Donna Heverly

53117 Bajer Lane * South Bend, IN 46635

(574) 386-0243 or (574) 272-2004 * SBHeverly@aol.com

OBJECTIVE

An elementary teaching position where I can empower students to grow and blossom to their fullest potential
academically, emotionally and socially by providing stimulating instruction and a welcoming, innovative, and
challenging environment that creates life long learners and responsible citizens.

EDUCATION
• Certification: Elementary 1-6 (11/04) Bachelor of Science (5/03) ~ Goshen College, Goshen, In.
• Orton-Gillingham Certification (6/05 – 9/06) ~ 32° Masonic Learning Center for Children, S.Bend,
In.
• Summer Institute Workshop (Differentiated Instruction, Diversity in the Classroom, & Response to
Intervention), Bethel College, Mishawaka, In (6/8/09 – 6/10/09)
• Summer Institute Workshop (Reading & Writing Across the Curriculum, The Well Managed Classroom, & Lose
the Label: Working with Students with Learning & Behavior Challenges),
Bethel College, Mishawaka, In (6/7/10 – 6/09/10)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2nd Grade Teacher, Niles Community Schools, Ballard Elementary – (8/06 – 6/10)
 Developed daily lesson plans and taught a class of over 20 students for 4-years.
 Created guided reading groups and stimulating learning centers that challenged students at
their ability level.
 Developed weekly newsletters and positive feedback calls to parents to create amicable
communications with parents.
 Integrated multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning.
 Utilizing children’s literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, and grammar skills and
sparking students’ interest in literature through role playing and lively discussions.
 Assessed students’ abilities and selected appropriate teaching strategies for their individual
developmental levels; provided one-on-one, large, and small group instruction.
 Conducted student learning and skill assessments to assess learning and created individual
learning plans, monitored performance and provided assistance to help students achieve their educational goals.
 Collaborated with colleagues to integrate new activities and allocate effective resources.
 Implemented behavior modification techniques as a motivator for improving conduct and
encouraging participation.

Reading Tutor ~ 32° Masonic Learning Center for Children, S.Bend, In. – (06/05 – 10/06)

1st Grade Teacher ~ School City of Mishawaka, Liberty Elementary School. – (3/06- 6/06)
 Developed daily lesson plans and teaching a class of 18 students for eleven-week period in
teacher’s absence.
 Creating and implementing fiction, poetry and non-fiction units for writers’ workshop.
 Adapting and modifying instruction to suit learning styles of students.
3rd Grade Teacher, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, Moran Elementary School – (10/05-12/05)
 Developed daily lesson plans and taught a class of 20 students for a 12-week period.
 Planned tutorial and enrichment units for Focus Instruction.
 Motivated students through enthusiastic teaching and creative lessons using manipulatives.
 Encouraged student participation by creative a supportive and caring classroom environment.
 Developed thematic unit on endangered animals around major instructional goals.
Title One Teacher, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, Meadow’s Edge Elementary School- (2/05-6/05)
  Developed and implemented tutorial and enrichment lessons for 2nd and 3rd grade small groups
and individual students.
 Directed and planned literacy lessons for Kindergarten through 2nd grade reading groups.
 Collaborated with six teachers in planning, and organizing lessons and activities.
 Implemented different teaching techniques to meet the needs of visual, kinesthetic and
auditory learners for building math and reading skills including utilizing computers and visual aids as
educational tools to further students’ understanding.
 Co-taught and planned three week enrichment unit for 1st – 5th grade students focusing on team
building skills.

Student Teacher ~ 2nd Grade, Meadow’s Edge Elementary School, Michele Bortone - (8/04- 11/04)
 Planned and implemented instruction in all subject areas including taking over full time
teaching responsibilities for four weeks.
 Planned tutorial math and reading units for Focus Instruction.
 Created novel study units for literacy group using multiple intelligent activities including
rubric for assessment.
 Designed and administered enrichment unit on rainforest emphasizing hands-on experiences
and teamwork projects that provide students with an understanding and importance of conservation.

EMPLOYMENT EXPEREINCE
Patient Care Assistant - Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN (Part time 2003-2006)
 Provide patient care services and assist registered nurse in duties for Cardiac patients. Part
time on weekends.
Associate Computer Specialist - SPX Contech, Mishawaka, IN (1999-2002)
 Managed company computer help desk assisting over 300 employees with hardware, software
and Internet needs. Worked with a team that completed hardware and software installations, trouble shooting
and maintenance for five locations. Independently designed and maintained company monthly newsletter
and developed company databases, spreadsheets, & forms. Prepared project and job task for IT Department.
Instructor Assistant - I.U.S.B., South Bend, IN (1997- 2001)
 Assisted instructors in multiple computer classes at Continuing Education Department
primarily in MS Office and computer proficiency. Part time on weekends and evenings.
Admin. Assistant/Patient Account Representative - Radiology, Inc., South Bend, IN (1994-1997)
Weather Assistant- WNDU, Notre Dame, IN (1991-1995) Part time on weekends and evenings.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Member of the Association for Children in Education International.
 Teaching Orientation: training workshops on lesson planning, classroom discipline, and
curriculum review (Fall 2004).
 School Improvement, Grade Level, PTO, & Staff Meetings, Penn-Harris-Madison School
Corporation (Fall 2004).
 Seminar: Coping with the Tornado Within by Darcie Sims, Ph.D.- conference on grief and
violence (October 2004).
 New Teacher Academy (22 hours), Berrien County Intermediate School District (9/2006-
4/2007)
 Professional Development (135.00 hours), Niles Community School (8/2006-5/2010)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteered at: Homeless Center, American Diabetic Association, American Heart Association, Granger
Community Church children services, Shamrock Day Care.

CREDENTIALS

Credentials available from: Career Services, Goshen College, Goshen, IN 46526

Phone: (574) 535-7547 Email: careerserv@goshen.edu.
REFERENCES

Heather Hoedema Kaylan Garza Kim Haughee

Mentor/Teacher Co-Teacher Center Director/Literacy Coordinator
Niles Community Schools Niles Community Schools 32° Masonic Learning Center for Children
115 Hummingbird Lane 23998 Shurte Street 427 North Main St.
Niles, MI 49120 Cassopolis, MI 49131 South Bend, In 46601
269) 684- 8506 (574) 309- 5934 (574) 288-0067