Heather m. BOYD

PSC 819 Box 46 • FPO AE 09645
Phone (309)807-5432 • e-mail
professional Experience
Fall 2009 David G. Farragut Middle/High School Rota, Spain
Administrative Internship
Interviewed candidates for two special education positions
Assisted in school/community public relations including school newsletter, monthly parent/principal meeting and press releases for various school events
Revised both faculty and student handbooks and instituted improvements to school webpage
Coordinated new Student Led Conferences on Parent Conference Day
Participated in two formal teacher observations
Fall 2006 University High School Normal, IL
Substitute Teacher
Supervised high school students in multiple curricular settings
Observed and documented Illinois State University C&I students in various stages of student teaching
2001-2006 Prairie View Middle School Tinley Park, IL
7thGrade Social Studies
Curriculum encompassed United States History, Geography and Economics.
History Fair Coordinator – Responsible for planning and implementing fair activities and guiding students in a celebration of Illinois history.
Created two interdisciplinary units on the Lewis and Clark Expedition and piracy.
Head Coordinator of 7th grade class field trip.
Member of Illinois/National Council for the Social Studies.
Cheerleading Coach
Head Coach – Responsible for all aspects of 6-8th grade girls cheerleading program.
AACCA Safety Certification.
Snowflake Leader
Student discussion facilitator of issues such as self-esteem and drug awareness.
8th Grade Reading/Language Arts
Curriculum included Grammar, Spelling, Writing and Literature set in block scheduling.
Created one and participated in three team interdisciplinary units.
Head Coordinator of three class field trips.
Organized guest speakers for presentations on the Holocaust and Vietnam War.
2000-2001 Nippersink Middle School Richmond, IL
8th Grade Language Arts
Curriculum included Grammar, Spelling and Writing.
Head Coordinator of two class field trips including one overnight to Springfield.
Member of the Language Arts, Social, Hiring (interviewer) and Middle School committees.
Student Council Advisor
Directed Student Council meetings and activities.
2000 Spring HeyworthHigh School Heyworth, IL
Student Teaching
Classes Taught – U.S. History, Modern World Problems and Economics.
Assistant director of school musical.
Education
2007-present The College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA
Masters Degree in Educational Leadershipanticipated in Fall 2010.
1997 – 2000 Illinois State University Normal, IL
Bachelors of Sciences
Major History Education - Minor English Education
Endorsements: World History, U.S. History, English, Political Science, Geography, Sociology.
Type 09 Certificate.
1995 – 1997 College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
Associate of Arts Degree
Other recognition
Scholarship Advisor-Zeta Tau Alpha National Sorority (2005-2007)
Who’s Who Among American Teachers (2005)
Invited speaker at Illinois State University College of Education evening seminar (2001, 2002)
Hundred Club of Lake County Scholarship (1996 – 2000)
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Judicial Chairperson (1998-2000)
Illinois State University Dean’s List (1999, 2000)
Illinois General Assembly Scholarship (1997 – 1998)
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society (1995 – 1997)
References
Doug McEnery
Principal
David G. Farragut Middle/High School—Rota, Spain
PSC 819 Box 63
FPO AE 09645
Phone: 011-34-956-82-4181/83
e-mail:
Ken Harvey
Assistant Principal
David G. Farragut Middle/High School—Rota, Spain
PSC 819 Box 63
FPO AE 09645
Phone: 011-34-956-82-4181/83
e-mail:
Dr. Steven R. Staples
Executive Professor
School of Education
The College of William and Mary
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
757 221-2342
e-mail:
Mr. Joel T. Martin
Grissom Middle School
Formerly Principal of Prairie View Middle School
17000 S. 80th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-429-3030
Mrs. Linda Capadona
Team Leader
Prairie View Middle School
8500 W. 175th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60487
708-532-8540
Mr. David Bechtel
Director, The Career Center (Retired)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1120 W. Daniel Street
Champaign, IL 61821
217-359-1828
Mrs. Mary Ann Boyd
Faculty (Emerita)
Department of Curriculum and Instruction-College of Education
Illinois State University
17 Bent Tree Lane
Towanda, IL 61776
309-531-0443