Heidi XXXXXX

XXXXXXX@hotmail.com  (719) XXX-XXXX / (719) XXX-XXXX

 1378 XXXXX Heights
XXXX XXXXX, CO 80904

Accomplished Educator seeking a key role in a corporate training with an organization in need of a qualified individual
with professional “know-how” in consulting and training, program development and assessment, and
productivity enhancements

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS

Education and Training: Knowledgeable in principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and
instruction for individuals and groups, and measurement of training effects.
Administration and Management: Adept in business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource
allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Personnel and Human Resources: Working knowledge in principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection,
training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Clerical Duties: Demonstrated background in administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing,
managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Psychology and Personality Assessment: Knowledgeable in analyzing human behavior and performance; individual
differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the
assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Language Proficiency: Bilingual and bi-literate to English and Spanish languages.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

~ Americorps Education Award ~

~ Praxis Recognition of Excellence Award ~
~ Nomination for Teaching Team of the Year ~

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Third Grade Classroom Teacher: Douglass Valley Elementary School Air Force Academy, CO 2005-2006
Developed curriculum that met varied student needs (autism), evaluated and assessed children’s development, and
implemented study methodologies to enhance children’s progress:
 Observed students to ascertain their interests, background, learning styles, maturity level, and educational
advancement
 Formed alliances with other school team to identify and meet educational and student needs including reading
specialists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists
 Created small group curriculum to increase and monitor students reading and writing capabilities
 Provided counseling to students dealing with personal and family problems
 Actively participated to school-wide organizations; serving as a Technology Committee Member, Care Committee
Member, and Social Studies Member, to strengthen instructional techniques and educational services

Second-Third Grade Classroom Teacher / Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher:

Divine Redeemer Catholic School Colorado Springs, CO 2002-2005
Utilized varied teaching techniques to meet the needs for all subject areas for second and third grade students with reading
levels ranging from first-fifth grade:
 Provided after-school Spanish language class
 Introduced and implemented the technical proficiency among all handled students; an introductory program in
technology and Internet usage
 Served as a translator during parent-teacher conferences and coordinate Hispanic families in regards with curriculum
inquiries and educational concerns
 Provided extension-educational-service for students with special needs, specifically with dyslexia and dysgraphia
Key Accomplishments:

Established and implemented After/Before School Reading Tutoring Program to examine various assessment
methods, tools, techniques, processes and procedures in evaluating student performance for measurement and
evaluation in education

Implemented anti-bullying curriculum and established peer mediation system to discourage violence and wrong-
doings

Enhanced learning programs and curriculum of new multi-grade classrooms as an active member of multi-age
classroom committee and member of accelerated reader committee
 Heidi XXXXXX

XXXXXXX@hotmail.com  (719) XXX-XXXX / (719) XXX-XXXX
 1378 XXXXX Heights
XXXX XXXXX, CO 80904

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
~ Continued ~

Accelerated Learning: Spring and Summer 2005

Provided basic engineering classes to 7-8 year-old students; showcasing the introductory lessons on levers, pulleys, gears,
and wheels and axles:
 Provided after-school Spanish language class

Eagle, CO Nutrition Educator for Families: Colorado State University Cooperative Extension 2001-2002
Provide tutoring in conversational Spanish, providing academic assistance in nutrition and budgeting classes in Spanish to
low-income families:
 Established good rapport with local agencies to encourage additional participants and boost bench market
Key Accomplishment:

Develop and implement strategic study plans and teaching techniques that achieved yearly participant goal within
first six months of the year

ESL and Music Teacher (Full-time Volunteer): IMCI Don Bosco Mission School Oaxaca, Mexico 1999-2001
Developed progressive English curriculum based for 5th -8th grade classrooms utilizing Mexican Education Standards:
 Served as a Music Teacher to 5th and 6th graders as well as Recess Coordinator and Resident Assistant handling and
coordinating extra-curricular activities including the month long Olympic style tournament
 Participated in school wide-organizations; handling Mission Club Leader, Social Committee Chairman, and Arts and
Crafts Teacher

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

B.S. Biology (Major)

Psychology (Minor)
University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 1994-1998

Graduated with honors

Russian History and Forestry Studies: (Foreign Exchange Student)

University of Joensuu Joensuu, Finland Fall 1994

Spanish Language Studies:

Universidad Autonoma de Mexico 1999

Alternative Teacher Licensing Program: (Completion with State of CO Teaching License)

Regis University Denver, CO 8/2003-5/2004

Real Estate Broker Associate License

Real Estate Brokers Course (Completion of course)
Jones College Colorado Springs, CO

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Adams 50 Reading Assessment Training
Teaching Peace and Justice to Children

Student Motivation and Rubrics
Peak Reader Reading Recovery Program

Stanford Testing – Using Results to Direct Instruction
I-SAFE Student Internet Safety Training

Making Your School Bully-Proof
Teamwork with Your School Library to Boost CSAP Scores

Developing and Setting Professional Boundaries
Step Up to Writing

“Teaching Techniques” and “A More Effective Reading Teacher”

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

~ State of Colorado Elementary Education Professional Teacher License ~

~ State of Colorado Real Estate Broker License ~
~ National Education Association ~
~ National Catholic Educational Association ~
~ Phi Beta Kappa ~

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

~ Colorado Springs Police Department Volunteer Translator ~