Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
Achievements include:
- Implementing Newsela and NoRedInk for diagnostic assessment and growth tracking
- Creating backwards-designed units for grades 7, 8 and 9 English courses
- Introducing literature circles and library research methods to the curriculum
- Integrating Positive Psychology concepts to promote social-emotional learning
- Conducting faculty workshops on growth mindset, assessment and rubric design, and positive classroom practices
Deputy Head of School
Administrative achievements include:
English Language Arts achievements include:
To learn about some of my administrative projects at ISHCMC - American Academy, click here: PROJECTS
- Spearheading the implementation of Agile Learning and Positive Education
- Building a successful college credit program with Syracuse University
- Partnering with travel & trekking companies to overhaul the Field Studies program
- Chairing our CIS/NEASC Self-Study Steering Committee for accreditation
- Launching a student assistantship program
- Serving as MAP Coordinator and Advanced Placement Coordinator
English Language Arts achievements include:
- Teaching credit courses as an adjunct instructor of Syracuse University
- Founding the school’s monthly magazine & annual literary magazine
- Aligning departmental curriculum to AERO standards as Dept. Head
- Designing courses in creative nonfiction, screenwriting, and public speaking
- Being named a worldwide finalist for Cognita Teacher of the Year (2013)
To learn about some of my administrative projects at ISHCMC - American Academy, click here: PROJECTS
Writer & Editor

Self-employed (July 2009 - July 2012)
- Published over 500 articles, reviews, and lesson plans
- Edited Matador Abroad, an online publication for nonfiction
- Judged applicants for National Geographic Glimpse Correspondents Program
- Won the IFWTWA Emerging Writer Award & Scholarship
- Shortlisted by Creative Nonfiction
- Anthologized in The Expeditioner’s Guide to the World (2010)
- Founded the successful blog ExpatHeather.com
Faculty Advisor & Teacher Trainer
Ali Institute of Education in Lahore, Pakistan
(June 2006 - June 2009) aie.edu.pk
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For a more in-depth online Curriculum Vitae, see my LinkedIn profile.