Heather Botelho-Lawrence

CELL (321) 652-8555 • E-MAIL botelhoheather@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: Highlight my professional experiences and achievements.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (K-6)

University of North Florida
Graduated 2014
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
University of North Florida
Pursuing Currently, Graduation Projection Summer 2020

SKILLS &
CERTIFICATIONS
Reading Endorsed K-12 Microsoft Proficient Kagan Dynamic Trainer Certified
ESOL Endorsed K-12 CPR Certified FLDOE Teaching Certificate K-6

EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Current
Administration (K-8), Curriculum Support Specialist, Testing Coordinator,
ESOL Coordinator, River City Science Academy
• Spearhead of school wide curriculum implementation & course development
• Co-lead to a successful 5-year accreditation
• Co-lead to School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Organize and direct over 6,000 in house and state assessments
• Conduct professional development training
• Create data analysis reports on student data and growth projections
• Develop academic action plans for teachers, parents and students
• Conduct ESOL state mandated reviews and accreditation paperwork
• Ensure ESOL students receive appropriate state accommodations
• Conduct observations
• Manage online educational platforms
• Develop new teacher on boarding program & professional development calendar
2016-2018
Lead Teacher, 3rd grade, ESOL Coordinator, River City Science Academy
• Designed and implemented annual course plan & daily lessons in ELA
• Communicated collaboratively with parents, teachers, and administration
• Evaluated as Highly Effective
• Nominated for Teacher of The Year
2015-2016
Lead Teacher, 3rd grade, San Jose Elementary
• Lead teacher, designed and implemented daily lessons in ELA
2014-2015
Lead Teacher, 1st grade, River City Science Academy
• Lead teacher, designed and implemented daily lessons in all subjects
PROFESSTIONAL
EXPERIENCE
2020-Current
Online Transitional Team
• Ensure online platforms for pandemic transition to online learning
• Develop course structure
• Create professional development webinars
• Support technology implementation
2014-2016
Digital Star Instructor
• Funded by the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens to promote art integrated instruction
• Collaborated with UNF’s head of literacy department, Dr. Nile Stanley
Spring 2013
Modern Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
• Assisted the head of education in all current projects
• Aided in art curriculum research
• Observed all programs in the education department

ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCES
2010-2014
Graduated as an Honor Role Athlete
• Division 1 Soccer, University of North Florida

REFERENCES Upon Request