DIANA HERIFORD

-deh4ps@virginia.edu-

EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
M.T. Secondary English Education (6-12 Certification Pending)
B.A. English Language and Literature

December 2015
December 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Associate, Fluvanna County High School, Virginia
Fall 2014
Planned and instructed Academic English 9 and Dual Enrollment English
Developed rapport with students by providing support and responding with sensitivity
Facilitated critical thinking skills and literary analysis through group discussion and journaling
Differentiated assignments and assessments to meet diverse student needs
Aligned objectives with the departmental goals
Developed diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to evaluate student knowledge and progress
Provided tailored and targeted feedback to improve students future academic performance
Teaching Practicum, Buford Middle School, Charlottesville, Virginia
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Observed an Honors English 7 class weekly and reflected on effective teaching practices
Taught lessons regarding grammar, reading, and writing instruction
Analyzed formative assessments to shape future instruction
Field Placement, Fleming Fulton School, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Spring 2013
Assisted in a controlled co-education school for children with physical and intellectual disabilities
Provided differentiated academic support for students in secondary English classes
Collaborated with the classroom teacher, practicing clear and open communication
Field Experience, Jack Jouett Middle School, Charlottesville, Virginia
Observed sixth and seventh grade English Language Learning classes
Worked with students to achieve fluency in speaking, reading, and writing
Managed group readings and discussions, encouraging active student participation

Fall 2012

RELATED COMMUNITY & WORK EXPERIENCE

Member, National Council of Teachers of English
April 2016-Present
Business Assistant, Heriford & Heriford, DDS
February 2016-Present
Private Tutor, WyzAnt
Fall 2015
Tutor, Literacy Volunteers Charlottesville/Albermarle
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Volunteer, Reach Project: Improving Employability for Young Adults, Belfast, N. Ireland
Spring 2013
Research Assistant, Center for Advanced Study of Learning and Teaching, U.Va.
Fall 2012
Language Consultant, Volunteering with International Students, Scholars & Staff, U.Va.
Fall 2011
Blog Founder & Lead Book Reviewer, Not So Closet Geek Reviews, http://not-so-cg.blogspot.com 2008-2010

LEADERSHIP & HONORS

Member, Sexual Misconduct Board, U.Va.
Member, Sigma Alpha Lambda, U.Va.

Fall 2012-December 2015

Spring 2013-December 2015

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATION

Language: Intermediate Spanish
Certification: CPR & AED
Computer: Adobe InDesign; Google Environments (Docs, Powerpoint, Sites), Microsoft Office Suite
(Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Mac & Dell Environments; Weebly Websites; SmartBoards; basic XML