Alana Heyligers
24 Hunting Hollow Court
Dix Hills, New York 11746
(631) 667-8867
ALANADAWN14@aol.com
CERTIFICATION New York State Provisional Certification Secondary Math
New York State Provisional Certification Business Education
TEACHING BOCES Nassau 3/04 – Present
EXPERIENCE Math Teacher/Grades 8-12
• Tenure Date 9/07
• Teach math classes to students in preparation for the Integrated Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, and Math B Regents
• Wrote curriculum for the transformation from Math A and Math B
• Devise formal lesson plans for teaching according to New York State Learning Standards
• Provide a variety of learning strategies to keep students motivated and on task
• Extensive use of technology including Smartboard, Notebook, Studywiz
• Mentored senior students at risk for graduation
• Participated in an educational forum in China
Half Hollow Hills East, Dix Hills, New York
Student Teacher/Business Education/Grades 9-12 9/03 – 1/04
• Developed and taught student-centered lessons
• Tailored lessons to provide for differentiated instruction due to the heterogeneous mix of students
• Worked with students after school hours to assist in competition presentations
• Instituted a non-threatening fun environment where students can achieve success
• Incorporated technology and manipulatives into lessons
Reading Group Facilitator-Dix Hills, New York 6/96 – 8/03
• Created a community-based business to promote the joy of reading
New York Life Insurance Company/Manufacturers Hanover/National Cash Register
• Taught customers communication methods and provided computer training to facilitate interaction between departments
• Provided instruction on procedures manual for use by 100+ customers
EDUCATION Master of Science, July 2006
Dowling College, Oakdale, New York GPA 4.0
Bachelor of Business Administration, June 1982
Baruch College City University of New York GPA 4.0
RESEARCH Impact of Calculator Use on Basic Mathematical Skills
HONORS/ Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Bernard Baruch Medal for Statistics
ACTIVITIES PTA Executive Board, Reading Volunteer at St. Catherine’s Hospital