Heather Myers
Lancaster
Summary
To return to an English classroom, drawing on my varied experiences, trainings and enthusiasm to prepare young adults to be successful leaders in whatever field they should pursue.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
French Teacher and Homebound Instructor
Porter Ridge High School
08.2018 - Current
- Curriculum writing team: developed lessons and pacing guides aligned to state standards for world languages
- Served on Site Base Council
- Coached the Battle of the Books team for 3 years
- Mentored new teachers on effective pedagogical strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Earned scholarships to attend DLI Summer Institute at Tulane and BELC Conference (both in 2025)
- Renewed National Boards Certification
French and English Teacher/Homebound Instructor
AR Rucker Middle School
08.2007 - 01.2016
- Attended two trainings to create and implement lessons for MYP IB program for both French and 7th grade English classes
- Participated in professional development sessions, trainings and readings for Single Gender instruction for 7th grade English classes of Honors males, CP males and two CP classes of both genders
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing targeted feedback during individual conferencing
- Worked closely with media specialist on school-wide initiatives to promote literacy, including: AR reading challenges I participated in with my students; author visits; and book fairs
- Utilized technology tools, such as interactive whiteboards and educational software, to enhance classroom engagement and learning outcomes
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing behavior management strategies that encouraged respect and collaboration among students of various socio-economic status and academic success levels
- Provided professional development session about motivation based on partnered research
- Worked in after school programs to help students prepare for state testing (Ram Rap) and to support struggling ESL learners
- Renewed National Boards certification
French Teacher, Homebound and Adult ESL Instructor
Lexington Middle School
08.1993 - 05.2007
- Developed lessons for our night school ESL program based on the needs and interests of my seven adult students
- Worked on curriculum writing committee to develop an interdisciplinary program for rising sixth graders
- Developed course curriculum, pacing guides, sample lesson plans, and supplemental materials to support student success in the county
- Collaborated with elementary teachers for my club members to perform dances, skits, and music during their programs
- Student travel to Quebec and France, leading to an exchange program with Clermont Ferrand
- Presented at Middle School Conference as well as the language conference SCFLTA
- Earned National Boards Certification
- Earned Gifted and Talented certification as well as technology competence endorsement
Education
No Degree - Education
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SCBachelor of Arts - English/French Double Major
Coker College
Hartsville, SC05-1992
No Degree - ESOL And Linguistics
University of SC
Columbia, SCSkills
- French fluency
- Classroom management with supportive environment
- Reinforce literacy in all courses through collaboration
- Online teaching experience
- Interactive teaching methods
- Continuous improvement mindset
Timeline
French Teacher and Homebound Instructor
Porter Ridge High School
08.2018 - Current
French and English Teacher/Homebound Instructor
AR Rucker Middle School
08.2007 - 01.2016
French Teacher, Homebound and Adult ESL Instructor
Lexington Middle School
08.1993 - 05.2007
No Degree - Education
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - English/French Double Major
Coker College
No Degree - ESOL And Linguistics
University of SC