EXPERIENCE
HALEY HAAVIK
(612) 718-1285
HALEYJANNE@GMAIL.COM
CIRTIFICATION EXAMS PASSED
TX291 - TExES Core Subjects EC–6 -
English (ENU), March, 23 2019
PEDAGOGY & PROF RESP EC-12
(160), August, 11 2018
EDUCATION
M.ED. Curriculum and Instruction,
expected graduation: May 2019
University of Houston
B.A. Psychology, May 2011
Goucher College
Focus on developmental psychology
B.A. French Language, Literature,
and Culture, May 2011
Goucher College
Included one semester at The Sorbonne
SKILLS
Self-motivated, dependable, and a strong
leader. A good problem solver with
formidable ability to multi-task and
work with a team. Deep love of
educating combined with flexibility and
time management skills create a
classroom environment ideal for
learning.
Member of NSTA (Member ID: 231462)
and NCTM through 2020
3 YEARS AS A LEAD OR CO-LEAD CLASSROOM TEACHER
1 FULL YEAR OF STUDENT TEACHING
Mitchell Elementary School, HISD
Student Teaching – Full Year, 2018-19 Academic Year, Houston, TX
Plan and facilitate lessons for each subject in a Pre-K class of 23
students. Manage student behavior in fun and unique ways. Ensure
that all students are able to meet the Texas Pre-K guidelines as
measured by Circle testing, observation, and formative assessments.
Use data from assessments to better align future lessons with
students’ needs. Utilize music, visuals, manipulatives, and other
strategies to help differentiate lessons.
Montessori School of Downtown
August 2016-July 2017, Houston, TX
Lead teacher in the 2’s room, continuing as lead teacher of the 3’s
room. Maintained a safe and happy environment for 22 students with
the aid of one assistant. Used a variety of teaching methods including
singing, and hand motions to encourage student engagement. Planned
and presented lessons on counting, phonics, science, Spanish
vocabulary, and more. Sustained open and professional communication
with co-workers, management, and parents.
Little Acorns Montessori
August 2015-February 2016, Santa Cruz, CA
Co-teacher of the toddler classroom in the AM and of the Preschool in
the PM. Brainstormed and created theme-based activities in addition to
teaching language, practical life, math, and art skills. As the closing
teacher, maintained open and professional communication daily with
parents, colleagues, and the director of the school. Upheld all state
requirements for student safety.
Les Petits Bilingues
October 2011-June 2012, Paris, France
Lead teacher at an afterschool English as a Second Language program.
Maintained a creative work environment which helped inspire the
children to want to learn English. Kept a stimulating and safe work
environment. Communicated with parents and children to maintain a
good relationship inside and outside of the program. Tracked students’
successes for movement through the program levels through a data
journal.
Le Département de l’Education
September 2011-June 2012, Deuil-La-Barre, France
Lead English as a Second Language teacher in three public elementary
schools in suburban. Used a variety of classroom management
strategies as my students ranged from 1st through 5th grade. Developed
and directed hour-long lessons including songs, actions, and visuals to
help students understand new English vocabulary and basic grammar.