Alexis VanHiel
Appleton,WI
Summary
To work collaboratively with administrators, my team, and parents to encourage student behavior and growth. Working together to cultivate a culturally rich and faith-based learning environment, where students are actively engaged and motivated to have a lifelong love for learning and a desire for what is true, good, and beautiful. Receiving my license at St. Norbert College, I'm looking to leverage my creativity and teaching experience to engage all students and help them become deeper thinkers, to help them become the Saints they were created to be.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Substitute Teacher
St Ignatius Catholic School
Kaukauna, WI
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers on instructional strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Provided guidance and support to students with behavioral issues or special needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching methodology and curriculum design.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
Fifth Grade Teacher
St. John Paul II Classical School
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions. We focused on how to think and solve problems, and learned how to clearly express those thoughts.
- Cultivated a faith-filled environment through incorporating our Catholic faith into each subject area. We prayed Lectio Divina to guide students in reflective thinking, and to foster a more intimate relationship with Jesus by remaining in His Word throughout the day.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on the best classical education practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Assistant Coach
St. Norbert College
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Planned, advertised, and executed daily lessons to form students into players and grow their love of the sport
- Met with parents to address goals and issues
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Collaborated with coaches on lessons and goals
- Met with players about challenges that cover emotional, spiritual, and physical hardships they are going through during and after season.
Fifth Grade Teacher
St. John the Baptist Elementary School
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods, including visual aids, group activities, and hands-on experiences.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Fostered a faith-filled environment by teaching the sacraments to both 5th grade classes, and doing monthly groups for the entire school that enhanced leadership skills among the older students as they guided the younger students in an activity pertaining to our Church.
Second Grade Teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Created and adapted lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both individual and group work
- Designed and implemented data driven daily lesson plans for a classroom of 24 students
- Implemented reading and writing curriculum and classroom management for a group of 48 students
- Balanced lessons to cover the needs of the entire class, including two tier 3 and three tier 2 students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, leading to increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
Student Teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Collaboratively participated in Professional Learning Communities
- Created and adapted lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both individual and group work.
Middle School English Student Teacher
Bayview Middle School
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Taught and observed 7th grade English courses
- Used hands-on activities to engage students in ELA
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities.
Fourth Grade Student Teacher
Bonduel Elementary School
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Taught in multiple fourth grade classrooms the identification and measurements of acute, obtuse, and acute triangles using body movement and real-world comparisons
- Administered and corrected assessments utilizing that data to plan instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence Education
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE
De Pere, WI05.2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavioral support
- Student assessment
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Elementary Education
- ESL and Language Arts
Timeline
Resident Substitute Teacher
St Ignatius Catholic School
09.2024 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
St. John Paul II Classical School
08.2023 - 08.2024
Fifth Grade Teacher
St. John the Baptist Elementary School
06.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Coach
St. Norbert College
08.2021 - 07.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Student Teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
01.2020 - 06.2020
Middle School English Student Teacher
Bayview Middle School
03.2019 - 06.2019
Fourth Grade Student Teacher
Bonduel Elementary School
01.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence Education
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE
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