Heather Brown Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

• Oversee the mobilization process in the United States and Canada from initial inquiry to official start date, leading to about 100 new hires annually
• Develop and execute a strategic North American recruitment plan, including a rapid pivot to virtual recruiting in March 2020
• Coordinate and host annual New Staff Orientation conferences in virtual and in-person formats
• Facilitate team development by fostering collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, as well as providing opportunities professional growth
• Collaborate with Communications team to develop relevant content for TeachBeyond Instagram account and co-host Transformed & Transformational podcast
• Effectively utilize Microsoft Office tools, Highrise CRM, and Namely member portal

Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Kandern, Germany

• Equipped with training from Irene Fountas (Lesley University) and the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum, I brought literacy to the forefront in an international middle school context. I utilized benchmark reading.
• Provided ongoing professional development and instructional coaching for elementary and middle school staff
• Completed and analyzed benchmark reading assessments for all middle school students
• Established a middle school literacy resource center and coordinated literacy-centric curricular mapping

Kandern, Germany

• Creatively planned and presented lessons in English, Bible, geography, spelling, study skills, and chapel band
• Encouraged critical thinking and questioning through inquiry-based projects and student-led discussions
• Designed and implemented differentiated literacy stations, resulting in more accessible and meaningful learning
• Confidently integrated technology to enhance learning and foster the development of digital literacy
• Coordinated field trips and hands-on learning activities for sixth graders during the annual Experiential Learning Week
• While hosting a student teacher, exhibited professionalism, modeled instructional practices, and clearly communicated strategies for classroom management and long-range planning, resulting in improved lesson pacing and.

Kandern, Germany

• Displayed reliability and creativity in the instruction of third and fourth grade students in all subjects
• Collaborated with multi-cultural staff in a growing bilingual program
• Formed elementary chapel band to lead music for bi-weekly chapel services