eheilman (EDUC 802) E-FLip Book

Erin Daniela Heilman

EdD Education Leadership and Management
Drexel University
EDUC 802

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Professional Background
Chapter 2: Professional Highlights
Chapter 3: Doctoral Research
Chapter 4: EDUC 802 Artifacts
Chapter 5: Personal Highlights

Chapter 1

Professional Background

Academic Credentials

● Current Student of Drexel University for Educational Leadership and
Management Doctorate

● Masters from Drexel University in Learning Technologies K-12
● Bachelors of Science from Cedar Crest College in Elementary Education K-6

Professional Experience

21st Century Community Learning Center Program Manager for Communities In
Schools of the Lehigh Valley

● Track student attendance and grade progression in data system and reported findings to supervisors and program stakeholders
● Plan and provide staff development and recorded teachers lesson plans to monitor for excellence in teaching STEAM
● Utilize various classroom management techniques including reward systems and positive reinforcement in order to keep students engaged

and eager to participate in the program
● Supervise staff of sixteen tutors and aides and over 153 program students
● Create and monitor budget for 21st Century Community Learning Center federal grant
● Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure program quality for students

Substitute Teacher for Souderton Area School District

● Implemented lesson plans created by kindergarten through 5th grade teachers for all subject areas
● Corrected students’ tests and writing samples for elementary level students
● Utilized various classroom management techniques including reward systems and positive reinforcement in order to keep students engaged

in the learning process for classrooms with eighteen plus students
● Proctored and aided third, fourth and fifth grade students with special needs for the PSSA Math and Reading tests
● Monitored behavior for recess and bus call for elementary level students
● Created lesson modifications in order to make lessons accessible to all students

Art Director for Souderton Area School District Summer Adventure Summer Camp

● Created and guided activities for Pre-K through 6th grade including art and games
● Organized materials and subject matter for the daily activities
● Led counselors and campers through daily activities including art, games and special events
● Created a Claymation project that incorporated writing, reading, social studies, science, timelines and planning and also created and

implemented various art projects for 3rd through 6th grade students

Site Coordinator for After School Program through Cedar Crest College

● Supervised and advised seven student tutors from Cedar Crest College to tutor ten third through fifth grade students
● Tutored students in various subject areas and taught study skills
● Created and guided activities to educate the students on study skills

Certifications

Social and Emotional Learning Certification from Rutgers University
Certification in Learning Technologies K-12 from Drexel University
Certification in Elementary Education K-6 from Cedar Crest College

Professional Skills

Program Manager with six years of after school program experience, teacher with
three years of substitute experience, and nine years of camp experience through a
school district. Experienced in creating and implementing lesson plans and
curricula for kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms. Demonstrated ability to
adapt and modify lessons in order to teach diverse students. Motivated to improve
students learning through innovative extracurricular activities such as Claymation
and after school activities and clubs. Collaborative team member who works with
others in order to create cross curricular lessons.

Chapter 2

Professional Highlights

Personal Belief

I believe that every student has the right to an appropriate education. I understand that all
students do not learn in the same way. I want to create a learning space that reaches all
learners not just one type student. I plan to use a variety of teaching methods in order to
help all students learn to the best of their abilities. I plan to provide examples in the
classroom that are both visual and auditory. I also know that some students do best when
they discover the information for themselves while other students learn best while listening
to instruction.

Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley

Instilled and adopted beliefs:

Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Our five basics:

1. A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult.
2. A safe place to learn and grow.
3. A healthy start and a healthy future.
4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation.
5. A chance to give back to peers and community.

21st Century Community Learning Centers

Francis D. Raub Middle School, Trexler Middle School, William Allen High School in
Allentown, Pennsylvania

I have the great privilege in working with over 153 students and 16 staff to provide free, quality after
school and summer programing that include homework help, academic support, STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) enrichment activities, social and emotional learning, heath and
nutrition, service learning opportunities, field trips, meals and transportation.

Program Highlights

● Lehigh Valley Zoo volunteer hours and Trexler Game Preserve- A small group of students have the
opportunity to volunteer at the zoo for four hours. Volunteer opportunities include helping young zoo
visitors complete arts and crafts activities. After the zoo, students choose to go for a hike or learn
about creatures that live in the creek at Trexler Game Preserve.

● Helping students move from F’s in the fall to A’s and B’s in the spring.
● Implementing Lions Quest Social and Emotional Learning into the program to help students learn

skills to succeed in the future.
● Etiquette dinners to work on manners and polite conversation
● Creating partnerships with local organization to provide quality programing for our students.
● Developing meaningful one on one relationships with each student so each child feels a sense of

belonging and purpose.
● Creating memories and positive experiences that will last a lifetime.

Chapter 3

Doctoral Research

Purpose of Research

The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of SEL on adults and how it
relates to students development of their own SEL skills. Students look to the
adults in their lives as role models on how to process their emotions and social
cues while many of the adults in their lives do not have a full understanding of their
own social and emotional skills. This study intends to determine if there is a
correlation between adult receptiveness and practice of SEL skills and how
receptive students are toward SEL.

Research Questions

1. What are the best practices for providing SEL development to middle school and high
school parents and staff.

2. What resources and trainings are currently available to train adults in SEL?
3. How do adult (parent and staff) attitudes towards SEL affect the outcome of students’

SEL?

Literature Review

Research Padlet

https://padlet.com/edh43/zcju7naq0mfj

Learning Theories Concept Map

To be added week 7

Chapter 4

EDUC 802 Artifacts

Infographic

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Technology Word Cloud

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Chapter 5

Personal Highlights

Personal Interests

Words That Put My Life In Perspective

“If they say,
Who cares if one more light goes out?
In a sky of a million stars,
It flickers, flickers,
Who cares when someone's time runs
out?
If a moment is all we are,
We're quicker, quicker
Who cares if one more light goes out?
Well I do.”

Mike Shinoda and Eg White