Alec Heist

Teach For AmericaMemphis 175 Toyota Plaza, Suite 350 Memphis, TN 38103 309-781-4324 alec.heist@corps2013.tfanet.org EDUCATION August 2009-May 2013 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHAMPAIGN, IL Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Sciences: History-Social Sciences Major Concentration: Social Science: History Teaching Minor: Teacher Education in Secondary Schools Overall GPA: 3.76/4.0 | Major GPA: 3.72/4.0 Awards: Deans List Fall 2009, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, History Honors Program (2011-2012), Phi Alpha Theta (History Fraternity) Blog Writer of the Year (2012) TEACH FOR AMERICATEACHER MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE GRADES 9-12: ECONOMICS (TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT) Selected from approximately 40,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps comprised of leaders who commit a minimum of two years to teach in public schools. Will participate in an intensive training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Will teach in a summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Memphis public schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. Will engage in a comprehensive program of professional development including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and content and professional learning communities specific to teaching license areas. STUDENT TEACHING CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS 8TH GRADE U.S. HISTORY CLASS Student teacher at Edison Middle School while under the supervision of an experienced teacher. Helped facilitate the classroom, build relationships with the students, grade assignments, and attend discipline, team, and content meetings. Will design lesson plans, teach multiple lessons, and complete a full take over for six weeks in April. EDUCATIONAL OBSERVATION CHAMPAIGN-URBANA AREA, ILLINOIS Ninety hours of student observation at Urbana High School, Edison Middle School, and Danville High School. Observed teacher strategies, techniques, and methods in all aspects of their teaching. Observed multiple relationships between teachers, students, administrators, community members, and parents. Also completed fifty hours of tutoring at Urbana Middle School where I helped students with assignments and assessments, as well as helped with the after school program. CAMPUS RECREATION CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS Facility Manager (May 2012-current)-Manage both Campus Recreation facilities, manage 100+ staff, open & close buildings, and handle customer service issues. CPR, BBP, and First Aid certified. Customer Service Assistant (December 2011 May 2012) - Handle customer service issues. Facility Assistant (August 2010 December 2011)-Swiping patrons in & cleaning machines.

EXPERIENCE Summer 2013

Spring 2013

Fall 2010-Fall 2013

August 2010-Current

RELATED Fall 2011

ECIRMAC REFUGEE CENTER URBANA, ILLINOIS Volunteer and presenter. Service learning project that helped new refugees learn healthy eating habits and the local bus routes. YOUTH SOCCER COACH MOLINE & CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS Volunteered tri-weekly. Coached youth soccer teams in the local communities. Facilitated practices and games.

Spring 2007, 2008, 2010