Elaina Heikes

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About Elaina Heikes

My name is Elaina Heikes and I am in search of teaching opportunities in the Boston and greater-Boston area. I have an ME in Elementary Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a BA in Psychology from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. I have obtained my Initial Licensure to teach grades 1-6 in Massachusetts, and have been SEI endorsed by Lesley University as of May 2023. I also have received a 150-Hour TEFL certification through CIEE. I have years of experience working with children ranging in age from 2-18 years old in various settings, including nannying and privately tutoring for local families, teaching dance classes, educating kids about invertebrates and the Earth's environment at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado, teaching English to young learners in Italy through camp songs and activities with the English Camp Company, completing my pre-practicum and practicum hours in a second-grade classroom in a Brookline public school, and as a classroom teacher in the greater Boston area. I am passionate about education and consciously and continually bettering my understanding of what it means to be a mindful educator and life-long learner. I am a quick study, punctual, respectful, and generally outgoing. I work well in group-settings and have experience with group planning. I also have some experience working within the Responsive Classroom model. I am open to try new things, and love to hear and explore new and different ideas. I'm never afraid to ask questions and thoroughly enjoy working with children and other passionate educators. If you believe I would be a beneficial addition to your school or learning community, please feel free to contact me at any time! Elaina Heikes she/her/hers enheikes@gmail.com