Kimberly Heller

973-615-1440 │ kimiheller27@gmail.com │ Fairfield, CT

EDUCATION
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT May 2024
Master of Arts, Elementary Education
Overall GPA 4.0; Major GPA 4.0
Honors: Psi Chi Honors Society

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT May 2023

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Concentration: Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
Minors: Elementary Education, Special Education, Behavioral Neuroscience
Honors: Dean’s List (8 semesters)
Overall GPA 3.79; Major GPA 3.93

CERTIFICATIONS AND ENDORSEMENTS

● Eligible for teaching certification May 2024
● CPR and Red Cross First Aid Certified anticipated Summer 2024
● Completed PRAXIS I, II, and Connecticut Foundations of Reading
● Trained in AIMSWEB

EXPERIENCE
Saugatuck Elementary School, Westport, CT January 2023 – Present
Student Teacher
● Differentiate meaningful instruction for 17 1st grade students to support individual growth in
phonics, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
● Manage the cooperating teacher’s daily routines and tasks to broaden experience with effective
classroom management strategies
● Cater to students’ social emotional awareness through the Responsive Classroom method of positive
and explicit communication
● Participate in RTI and PPT team meetings to define goals and recommendations for students’
equitable access to learning objectives
● Communicate with parents during conferences, PTA events, phone calls, and monthly newsletters

Saugatuck Elementary School, Westport, CT August 2023 - January 2023

Intern
● Demonstrated quick-thinking and organizational skills to successfully carry out lesson plans,
follow classroom procedures, and manage student behavior within short-notice situations in K-5
classrooms.
● Adapted instruction to support students in a diverse range of classroom settings in terms of age,
language ability, and special education needs.
● Communicated effectively with both staff and students to maintain a positive environment.
● Provided targeted feedback and assessment preparation skills to foster student progress.

Coleytown Elementary School, Westport, CT September 2022 – June 2023

Substitute Teacher
● Effectively delivered instruction to classes in K-5 classrooms, special education resource rooms, and
special areas.
 ● Positively managed student behavior and maintained expected classroom procedures during the
primary teacher’s absence.
● Thrived in a fast-paced, flexible environment to adapt to new classrooms, learning styles, and
subject areas.

Cesar Batalla School, Bridgeport, CT September 2022 – May 2023

Education Mentor
● Collaborated with primary educators in a Title 1 school to identify ELL students’ literacy goals
● Planned and led biweekly, two-hour small group instructional sessions in kindergarten
comprehension (Fall 2022) and third grade composition (Spring 2023)
● Progress-monitored 5 third grade students’ ability to retell connected texts in Spanish and English
● Assessed student performance each session and recorded an average of 80% growth in decoding
sight words within a kindergarten small group consisting of 4 students
● Collected materials conducive to developing literacy growth and English language acquisition,
differentiated within each small group
● Translated key vocabulary words and guiding questions from English to Spanish to support
students’ understanding

Westport Connections, Westport, CT January 2022 – August 2023

Volunteer
● Assisted high-school age students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down-Syndrome, and other
intellectual disabilities as they learned valuable skills in a transitional life-skills program
● Facilitated activities with the students such as cooking, exercising, and rehearsing both social and
professional scenarios

Cooperative Educational Services, Trumbull, CT January 2023 – March 2023

Fieldwork Observer
● Observed a veteran teacher’s behavior management strategies, academic differentiation, and
rapport with 4 high school students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, Lexia Early Reading
Vacation Bible School Volunteer Teacher
High School Peer Group Mentor
Fairfield University Best Buddies International Club Secretary