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Heather Harris

Columbia, MO | 573/239-8078 | hharris74@gmail.com

Objective

To obtain a position as a teacher with a progressive school, and contribute to the success of that school by utilizing my skills and experience.

Education

Stephens College, 1993-1994/2004-2005

NORTH AMERICAN MONTESSORI CENTER, 2014 Certified: Zero to Three

GPA: 4.0

Experience

Teacher, Lots of Love, Columbia, MO, October 2015 - Present

Responsible for all aspects of educating preschoolers
Maintains clean and healthy classroom
Communicates with parents, co-workers and administrative staff effectively

Teacher, Minor Street Children's House, Seattle, WA, December 2014 - June 2015

Assisted Lead Preschool Teacher with overview of students during work period
Helped maintain a clean and peaceful environment
Recently promoted to Lead Teacher for Toddlers

Teacher, Greenwood Garden Montessori School, Columbia, MO, April 2013 – November 2014

Supervised assistant staff
Applied Montessori philosophy for infants, toddlers, and Primary students
Composed assessments, activity reports, daily records, and monthly newsletters

Teacher, Nora Stewart Early Learning Center, Columbia, MO, January 2012 - May 2012

Provided daily lesson plans in accordance with High-Scope curriculum
Maintained safe, healthy, and clean classroom environment
Communicated daily with parents, co-teachers, and Program Director

Teacher, Play N Learn, Columbia, MO, August 2010 - December 2011

Assisted co-teachers in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children
Followed and applied state and company policies and procedures
Helped plan and apply curriculum

Lead Teacher, Columbia Montessori School, Columbia, MO, August 2007 – August 2009

Planned and applied Montessori-appropriate lessons
Communicated with parents regarding their children's progress
Supervised assistant staff and part-time staff

Project CRIB Aide, Douglass High School, Columbia, MO, Jan. 2003 – June 2007

Assisted teen parents in learning how to care for their children
Planned and implemented activities for young children
Supervised high school students and applied classroom rules

Assistant Teacher, Columbia Montessori School, Columbia, MO, July 2000 - Dec. 2002

Assisted Lead Teacher with the care and safety of children in the classroom
Helped plan and apply Montessori-appropriate lessons
Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment

Leadership

Neighborhood Leadership Program, Columbia, Missouri (2013)

References

Available Upon Request