Andrea Helfer
Batavia,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated teacher with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Batavia School District
Batavia, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
School District U-46
Elgin, IL
08.2003 - 07.2004
- Collaborated with parents and education team to improve learning quality and develop individualized student programs.
- worked with education team to create Individual Education Plan for students in my class
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving skills through active exploration games and activities.
- Went on home visits
Kindergarten Teacher
School District U-46
Elgin, IL
08.2002 - 07.2003
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and math ina full day kindergarten class.
- Created lesson plans following Illinois State Standards
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
Kindergarten Enrichment Instructor
Batavia School District 101
JB Nelson Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced students kindergarten education by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities to strengthen learning
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a comprehensive understanding of subjects.
- Established positive relationships with parents through consistent communication and involvement opportunities.
Kindergarten Teacher/ Kindergarten Enrichment
Batavia School District 101
Batavia, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Developed and executed tailored teaching methodologies to address diverse student learning needs.
Education
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILBachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL2000
Skills
- Parent and Student Communication
- Organization
- Behavior Modification Technique
- IEP Creation
- Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Certification
- Licensed Illinois Early Childhood Teacher
- Early Childhood Special Education Approval
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher/ Kindergarten Enrichment
Batavia School District 101
08.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Enrichment Instructor
Batavia School District 101
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Batavia School District
08.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
School District U-46
08.2003 - 07.2004
Kindergarten Teacher
School District U-46
08.2002 - 07.2003
College of DuPage
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Elmhurst University