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Candace Barnes Heffinger
2947 Black Oak Ridge Road Taylorsville, NC 828-446-9369
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position (K-8), where I can integrate a variety of teaching techniques to meet the diverse needs of 21st century learners.
EDUCATION
Appalachian State University
Reading Education Masters August 2009-Current
Academic Concentration: Classroom/Clinical
GPA: 3.82
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction May 2009
Academic Concentration: Social Studies
GPA: 3.59
Praxis II: 324
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
East Alexander Middle School Alexander County, NC
Exceptional Children Teacher January 2010-Current
· Planned and delivered instruction in four core subjects to 6th-8th grade students who are identified mild to moderate intellectual and behavioral disabilities in a self-contained setting
· Differentiate instruction to meet IEP goals and objectives
· Foster peer relationships through group activity and discussion
· Integrate the Active Board and Internet to facilitate use of technology and to teach researching skills along with other daily life skills
· Communicate with parents via telephone, letters, and IEP meetings
Ellendale Elementary School Alexander County, NC
After Hours Tutor November 2009-February 2010
· Tutored 15 children daily, grades 3rd-4th, for an hour and thirty minutes in math and reading
· Assessed each student to determine appropriate word study groups and reading groups
· Incorporated technology through the Active Board and computers
· Planned and completed community service projects with students
Stony Point Elementary School Alexander County, NC
Student Teaching, 1st Grade January-Current 2009
· Assisted lead teacher in grade-appropriate lessons and activities for student that followed
North Carolina Standard Course of Study in all subjects
· Transition first grade with various learning disabilities, many of whom are right brain learners
· Trained in the literacy intervention program, Language!; taught students daily for 45 minutes
Westwood Elementary School West Jefferson, NC
Student Teaching Internship, 4th Grade August-December 2008
· Assisted lead teacher in grade-appropriate lessons and activities for students that followed North Carolina Standard Course of Study in all subjects
· Developed and taught a hands-on unit on North Carolina Pirates, 5-E lesson on the digestive system, and a series of math lessons
· Integrated Smart-Board technology into lessons
· Conducted and managed discipline within a classroom of 24 students
· Administered the Early Reading Screening Inventory test to three students
· Observed and recorded child development and interaction for a case study in math and reading
North Wilkesboro Elementary School North Wilkesboro, NC
Undergraduate Practicum Coursework, 1st Grade March-April 2008
· Assisted lead teacher in grade-appropriate lessons and activities for student that followed North Carolina Standard Course of Study in all subjects
· Developed and taught four lessons in math and reading to a diverse classroom of 23 students, including 12-13 ESL students
· Integrated Smart-Board technology into lesson plans, and taught students how to use PowerPoint software
· Assessed student learning and achieved high level of knowledge retention on test
· Administered the Early Reading Screening Inventory test to five different students
· Observed and recorded child development and interaction for two case studies
RELEVANT WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Appalachian State University Boone, NC
Curriculum and Instruction Course -Teachers, Scholars, and Learners March-April 2007
· Tutored for a 5th grade student at Hardin Park Elementary School
· Developed additional ESL experience while working with this student
· Focused on reading, writing, and math improvement
Appalachian Child Development Center Boone, NC
Assistant May-August 2007
· Lead reading time, both group and one-on-one, with 15 students total in the class
· Encouraged creative thinking skills
Mission trip Puebla, Mexico
Volunteer Summer 2003
· Collaborated with group to develop two week Bible school
· Taught Bible lessons and different activities to 40 Hispanic children, ages 5-15, who did not understand English, aided by a translator
AWARDS AND EXTRACCURICULAR ACTIVITIES
Cum Laude May 10, 2009
SB Little Watts Foundation Scholarship Fall 2005-Present
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Fall2005-Present
Dean’s List Fall 2005; Spring 2006; Spring 2008; Fall 2008
Chancellors List Spring 2007; Fall 2008
Interact Club-Service organization associated with Rotary International 2001-2005
Internship-Alexander County Sheriff’s Office 2003-2005
Health Occupations Students of America November 2004
LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Basic Beginning Spanish 2003-2004
Mission Trips- Puebla, Mexico; Knoxville, TN; Philadelphia, PA; Birmingham, AL
· Coordinated with a diverse group of people from around the United States and Mexico to repair houses in many different neighborhoods by roofing and/or painting
References available upon request