Heather McIntosh

2929 Atwood Ave. #201, Madison, WI 53704

773-354-7582
[email protected]

Certification Wisconsin Initial Educator License (T001)

1300 English – Early Adolescence-Adolescence
1395 English as a Second Language - Early Adolescence-Adolescence
1701 Broad Field Social Studies – Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Education Master of Arts in Secondary Education - English, DePaul University Chicago, April 2013
Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, University of Illinois at Chicago, May 2002
• UIC Dean’s List 2000, 2001, 2002

Experience English Language Arts/Social Sciences Teacher, August 2013 – Present

in Education MMSD/Cherokee Heights Middle School, Madison, WI, June 2017 - Present
CPS/Alessandro Volta Elementary and Middle School, Chicago, IL, August 2013 – April 2017
• Instructed 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from extremely diverse cultural backgrounds, as well
as students with special needs, ELLs, and recent immigrants to the US.
• Designed thematic and cross-curricular units for Language Arts, Writing and Social Sciences,
incorporating Common Core State Standards, WIDA Standards and utilizing the Understanding
By Design philosophy.
• Worked with a team of teachers to develop and strengthen a successful PBIS program within
the middle school.
• Collaborated with self-contained and inclusion special education teachers to develop and
modify curriculum and ensure differentiation.
• Worked as collaborating teacher for two teacher candidates (Fall 2016 and Winter 2017)
• Responsible for 7th grade achieving the greatest growth school wide on NWEA MAP Reading
tests from Spring 2013 to Spring 2014 and Spring 2014 to Spring 2015.
• Responsible for 75% (average) of students meeting NWEA MAP Reading goals yearly.
• Awarded a Chicago Foundation for Education (CFE) Team Member Grant for the 2014 Data
Driven LA Instruction to Support Diverse Learners Study Group.

Temporary Assigned Teacher – Maternity Leave, April & June, 2013

CPS/John B. Murphy Elementary and Middle School, Chicago, IL
• Developed and implemented units and lesson plans incorporating CCSS and following
Understanding By Design for 8th grade Language Arts, 8th grade Math, 7th grade Social Studies
and 7th grade Writing.
• Instructed and broadened the knowledge of an ethnically diverse population of students ranging
from well below grade appropriate levels to students well above level.
• Presented educational material employing diverse teaching strategies designed to effectively
address each student’s learning style and ability, including lecture, discussion, demonstration,
cooperative learning, and individualized instruction.

Student Teacher, August 2012 – November 2012

CPS/Lane Tech College Prep High School
• Instructed and managed three sections of Honors Freshmen Survey of Literature and two
sections of Regular Sophomore American Literature.
• Assumed all responsibilities of the classroom teacher including preparation of all lessons,
assessment of students, communications with parents/guardians, professional development and
staff meetings.
• Performed all administrative duties such as recording attendance, organizing student portfolios,
responding to administrative requests and acquiring and distributing textbooks and other
materials.
• Responsible for providing individualized assistance to students both during and after classes.
 Special Education Classroom Assistant II, March 2011 – March 2013
CPS/John B. Murphy Elementary and Middle School, Chicago, IL
• Responsible for helping in the social and educational development of students under the
direction of the school principal, counselor and general education teacher.
• Delivered individualized instruction in all areas of the curriculum, managed elementary and
middle school classrooms, and assisted the general education teacher and special education
teacher with implementing lesson plans.
• Maintained all documentation for student behaviors, progress and goals.
• Participated in parent-teacher conferences and responsible for maintaining communication with
parents regarding student behavior, progress and goals.
• Worked with other professionals, special education teachers, occupational therapists and speech
therapists, for the benefit of the student(s).

School & PBIS Team Member, September 2017 – Present

Community Cherokee Heights Middle School
Involvement Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Member, September 2016 – March 2017
Alessandro Volta Elementary and Middle School
7th Grade Team Leader, School Year 2016-2017
Alessandro Volta Elementary and Middle School
Language Arts Team Leader, School Year 2015-2016
Alessandro Volta Elementary and Middle School
Girls’ Volleyball Coach, School Years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017
Alessandro Volta Elementary and Middle School
Yearbook Coordinator, September 2011 – March 2017
John B. Murphy & Alessandro Volta Elementary and Middle School
Talent Show Coordinator, May 2015
Alessandro Volta Elementary and Middle School
Lead Instructor: Literacy Through Movies (After School), October 2013 – April 2014
Alessandro Volta Elementary and Middle School
Board Member, Local School Council, March 2012 – March 2013
John B. Murphy Elementary and Middle School
Professional Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Institute
Development August 2015 – May 2016
Highlights Data Analysis, Literacy and Reading Literacy Strategies (Volta Elementary)
January 24, 2014
NWEA Instructional Ladders Workshop
November 5, 2013
CHAMPS and Social Emotional Learning (Volta Elementary)
August 22, 2013
Pathways to the Common Core (Murphy Elementary)
April 12, 2013
ISBE Asthma Management
February 1, 2013
Origins/Developmental Designs Seminar
June 2012
Olweus Anti-Bullying Training
October 28, 2011

References Available Upon Request