Heather Manzella Email & Phone Number

Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

* Provide engaging instruction* Manage classroom behavior with high expectations and consistent fairness* Quickly interpret lesson plans to optimize the learning experience* Create an environment of mutual respect* Work efficiently within existing learning structures* Create comprehensive reports to inform the students’ permanent teacher of their success

Hoffman Estates, IL

* Providing excellent customer service to allow for pleasant experiences and repeat customers* Effectively using various software programs to sell day-of and future event tickets* Designing and executing a functional financial report organizational system

Greater Chicago Area

*Establishing warehouse organization, optimizing access to all products* Creating prominent displays, increasing sales at events* Implementing a system for reporting inventory, streamlining reordering process

* Provided consistent delivery of curriculum across all grade level classes in coordination with peers* Collaborated with team members to produce successful student performances* Increased individual students' reading levels through individual and small group work

Schaumburg, IL

* Assisting customers in areas of purchasing and conflict resolution* Organizing and creating displays

Crystal Lake, IL

Taught incoming student course on time management, critical thinking, problem solving, diversity, and personal responsibility.

Barrington, IL

* Directed and produced large-scale musical productions and instrumental performances at various grade levels for full house audiences* Coached two speech teams in a district speech competition (both earned first place)

Schaumburg, IL

* Fully developed Music Explorations class covering world music and music history from Medieval times through contemporary and shared with other music teachers in the district* Co-directed "The Music Man, Junior", which included organizing parent volunteer committees and fundraising programs and was recognized by the Mayor of Hoffman Estates with a special.

Des Plaines, IL

* Produced and directed a multi-grade-level cross-curricular musical performance starring a student with Asperger's Syndrome

* Facilitated workable, informative design of scrapbook pages for individual clients and classes

Wood Dale, IL

* Organized and facilitated the annual holiday program* Directed the 5th grade chorus at two schools

Chicago, IL

* Created a continuous music curriculum for Pre-K through 8th Grade students concentrating on music theory and singing techniques* Initiated, developed, directed, and produced the annual musical performances and the school talent show, all of which were well received and deeply appreciated by the entire community* Served as co-chair for the Professional.

Itasca, IL

* Lifeguard Supervision* Maintaining safety and cleanliness of the facilities* Teaching individual as well as mom & tot swim lessons

Palatine, IL

* Assistant Director for the Summer Wonders program for gifted children* Assisted in the teaching and grading of Creative Writing III and substituted as needed* Taught two 4th-6th grade courses: Mystery Writing and Asian Culture

Berkeley, IL

* Co-developed a program designed to help students new to the district increase reading levels to maximize success* Led a support group for children from divorced families* Increased student understanding of curriculum by utilizing drama activities* Published student-written poetry anthology, developing student confidence* Incorporated creative and.

Itasca, IL

* Assisted the Executive Vice President of Operations, the Financial Analyst, the Head of Human Resources, and the Facilities Manager with record-keeping, filing, and communication

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Elementary Education And Teaching, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Phi

Education record

Music

Music Theory & Ear Training

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Music

Activities and Societies: Norseman Band, Cantorei Choir