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Heidi M. Sleder

Traverse City, Michigan 49696,MI

Summary

Experienced educator with outstanding interpersonal communication skills. Motivated, learner-focused professional with an amazing work ethic as evidenced by employment history. Dedicated to establishing a positive and caring environment with respect and confidentiality. Demonstrated attention to all professional development involved. Awarded the 2024 Outstanding Person in Education and 2023 Outstanding Educator of the Region.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Foguth Financial Group
08.2024 - Current
  • Schedule appointments in company-wide calendars (65) and monitor phone calls for clients in 10 offices.
  • Responsible for maintaining all records in Wealthbox (CRM website).
  • Partner with office financial advisors to provide support for off-site seminars within the region.
  • Coordinate with area vendors to maintain the interior and exterior of the office building. Implement the ordering of all office supplies.
  • Greet visitors upon arrival and provide Notary Public services.

Front Office - Seasonal

Great Lakes Packing Company
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Responsible for all reports of cherry production in and out of the plant.
  • Prepared all bills of lading for outgoing products and for receiving products.
  • Directed all semi-drivers to the location of product loading and material unloading.
  • Monitored incoming phone calls, received visitors to the plant, and maintained fresh sales daily.

English Language Arts Teacher

Elk Rapids Schools - CMS
06.2014 - 06.2024
  • Taught all aspects of the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards. Engaged students in all components of reading and writing with extensive time spent teaching essay writing. Received highly effective evaluations every year.
  • Served as an English Language Arts Department Chair for the K-12 Curriculum Committee, facilitated as the District Calendar Chairperson, led the Cherryland Middle School Leadership Team, and participated in the Regional Literacy Committee. Elected as the Co-President of the Elk Rapids Education Association.
  • Awarded the 2024 Outstanding Person in Education by the Michigan Education Association.
  • Awarded the 2023 Outstanding Educator of the Region by the Northwest Education Services, Traverse City Connect, and Traverse Bay Area Credit Union.

Math Teacher

Elk Rapids Schools - Mill Creek Elementary
06.1999 - 06.2014
  • Taught 4th and 5th-grade math.
  • Served as a Math Department Chair for the K-12 Curriculum Committee
  • Represented the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and served as a presenter for the Regional Staff Development Day conference. Received highly effective evaluations every year.

Customer Service Representative

Manpower
06.1996 - 08.1999
  • Recruited and hired temporary and full-time employment positions.
  • Coordinated with area businesses to find qualified candidates for all positions.

Principal

Holy Rosary School
07.1996 - 06.1998

Performed the full-range of the principal's duties, as well as, the administrative functions of preschool director, food director, and transportation director.

Education

Master of Arts - Administration

Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
05-1998

Bachelor of Science - Education

Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
12-1993

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
08-1990

Skills

  • Technology - Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Critical-thinking
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving
  • Detail Oriented
  • Leadership
  • Stress Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Notary Public

Timeline

Office Manager

Foguth Financial Group
08.2024 - Current

Front Office - Seasonal

Great Lakes Packing Company
06.2022 - 08.2024

English Language Arts Teacher

Elk Rapids Schools - CMS
06.2014 - 06.2024

Math Teacher

Elk Rapids Schools - Mill Creek Elementary
06.1999 - 06.2014

Principal

Holy Rosary School
07.1996 - 06.1998

Customer Service Representative

Manpower
06.1996 - 08.1999

Master of Arts - Administration

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Central Michigan University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Northwestern Michigan College
Heidi M. Sleder