Heather Vizzini

heathervizzini@gmail.com, hvizzini@calca.connectionsacademy.org, (714) 270-6016

Certification
Preliminary English Single Subject Credential with ELL Authorization obtained on August 1st, 2018.

Education
August 2012 - May 2018
California State University, Long Beach - English Education with Literature Emphasis (Diploma obtained
May 2016) and Single Subject Credential Program- English
August 2008 - May 2012
Marina High School, Huntington Beach-Diploma obtained

Teaching Experience
March 2021- Present
California Connections Academy- Full-Time English Teacher

● Class Taught for 2021-2023: English 11

● Class Taught for the 2020-2021 School Year: English 12
● Supports homeroom students and families with weekly communication.
● Leads and participates in progress monitoring meetings to ensure student success.
● Teaches weekly LiveLessons via Zoom for English 11 Students.
● Supports English 11 Students with regular communication, grading assessments, leaving feedback, and
providing additional resources through the class website.
● Making accommodations and modifications for students with IEP and 504 plans including attending meetings
with Case Managers and parents.
● Participates in bi-weekly English 11 PLC, department, and all staff meetings.
● Co-Led the English 11 PLC during the 2022-2023 school year.
● Attends monthly professional development courses.
● Attends student festivals, field trips, and graduation events.
● I am on our school’s Leadership Team which allows me to take on several leadership roles throughout the year.
● Part of the New Teacher Mentor Team to help mentor new teachers in the English Department.
● Northern Lead for Festival and Field Trips which includes planning the three festivals throughout the year and
supporting teachers that do field trips in the Northern Region.

October 2020- March 2021

Bell Intermediate School- Full-Time Long-term Substitute Teacher

● Classes Taught for the 2020-2021 School Year: 7th Grade ELA Core and 7th Grade ELA Companion
● Teaches lessons that follow the district curriculum and adhere to the CCSS.
● Making accommodations and modifications for students with IEP and 504 plans including attending meetings
with Case Managers and parents.
● Utilizing Google Classroom for enhancing students’ learning and assessing their performance.
 ● Participating in all staff and department meetings by sharing student data, lesson resources, and student
highlights.
● Communicating regularly with administrators and the school psychologist to ensure all students were
supported emotionally and physically during the pandemic.

August 2018- June 2019

Huntington Beach High School- Full-Time Long-term Substitute Teacher

● Classes Taught for the 2018-2019 School Year: CP English 2 and CP English 3.
● Developing unit plans that are designed for a 1:1 Chromebook classroom and adhere to the CCSS.
● Making accommodations for students with IEP and 504 plans including attending meetings with Case
Managers and parents.
● Utilizing Canvas LMS for enhancing students’ learning and assessing their performance.
● Proctoring tests including the PSAT, CAST, and SBAC.
● An active member of the English Department by attending weekly meetings and collaborating with
colleagues.
● Friday Night Live Club Advisor: Mentoring students during weekly meetings and planned quarterly events for
students.

January 2018-June 2018

Huntington Beach High School-Student Teacher

● Classes Taught: Developmental Reading with Scholastic’s Read 180 Program, CP English 1, and CP English 3.
● Developing unit and daily lesson plans emphasizing the use of technology.
● Having full responsibility for student learning and classroom environment.
● An active member of the English Department by attending weekly meetings and collaborating with
colleagues.
● Attending weekly meetings with Master Teachers to discuss lesson plans, classroom management, and areas
for improvement.

September 2019-March 2021

Garden Grove Unified School District- Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher

● Adhering to the school’s guidelines and policies.

● Teaching students while keeping them on task.
● Taught k-12 grade students in a variety of content areas.

September 2017-October 2020

Huntington Beach Union High School District- Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher

● Adhering to the school’s guidelines and policies.

● Teaching students while keeping them on task.
● Talking attendance with Aeries and teaching lessons through Canvas.

September 2017- November 2020

Discovery Learning Center-Tutor

● Tutoring 1st-6th graders in all subject areas.

● Tutoring junior high and high school students in ELA.
 ● Teaching 7th, 8th, and 9th-grade summer ELA courses.
● Leading SAT Prep Courses for high school students preparing for the SAT.
● Having an emphasis on helping students find confidence and pride in their work.

Skills and Interests

● Proficient with Google Suite for Education (Classroom, Meet, Docs, Slides, Forms, and Jamboards), Zoom,
Canvas, Aeries, Turnitin.com, CheckMyWork.com, Kahoot, and Nearpod.
● Mindfulness in Education: Yoga, breathing exercises, and positive self-talk.
● Spends time reading fiction and nonfiction texts.
● Listens to podcasts to expand knowledge on a variety of topics.
● House plant enthusiast.