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Marie Heckard

Rock Hill

Summary

Experienced educator specializing in curriculum development and instructional strategies. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with students and families, creating engaging learning environments. Expertise in implementing effective assessment techniques that enhance academic performance for multilingual learners.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Multilingual Educator

Rock Hill Schools
Rock Hill
08.2012 - Current
  • Developed engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards in grades kindergarten through fifth grade in the areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking. Long-term plan shared with all ML teachers
  • Prepared students for WIDA Access to show progress in language development
  • Communicated goals and needs with families to partner in student development
  • Supported teachers in accommodating student learning in the classroom

Title I Parent Teacher Specialist

Rock Hill Schools
Rock Hill
08.2007 - 07.2012
  • Developed and facilitated workshops empowering parents to support student learning at home
  • Conducted parenting classes fostering collaboration between educators and parents for students facing challenging home environments

Fourth Grade Teacher

Rock Hill Schools
Rock Hill
08.1999 - 07.2006
  • Designed lesson plans that actively engaged students to meet state curriculum standards.
  • Cultivated a classroom environment that encouraged student collaboration and mutual respect.
  • Applied diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and enhance student understanding.

Education

Master of Arts - Reading

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
05-2001

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05-1998

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Assessment strategies
  • Instructional support
  • Language assessment
  • Relationship building
  • Time management

Certification

  • National Board for Professional Learning Standards Certification 2003-present
  • Letrs Parts 1-2 completed in 2026
  • English Speakers of Other Languages (2021-present)

Timeline

Multilingual Educator

Rock Hill Schools
08.2012 - Current

Title I Parent Teacher Specialist

Rock Hill Schools
08.2007 - 07.2012

Fourth Grade Teacher

Rock Hill Schools
08.1999 - 07.2006

Master of Arts - Reading

Winthrop University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Clemson University
Marie Heckard