Andrea Siems
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Dedicated Early Elementary Educator with over 20 years of experience fostering academic, social, and emotional growth in young learners. Expertise in crafting engaging lesson plans and implementing developmentally appropriate instruction, supported by effective classroom management strategies that promote a conducive learning atmosphere. Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and positive environment tailored to each child's unique needs, paving the way for success. Passionate about inspiring a lifelong love for learning and empowering students to reach their full potential while building strong partnerships with families to enhance educational outcomes and community involvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Dousman Elementary School
08.2003 - 06.2026
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons aligned with state standards for classrooms of 20–25 students.
- Developed differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Fostered positive classroom culture that promotes social-emotional growth and academic achievement.
- Collaborated with special education staff, interventionists, and administrators to support student success.
- Maintained strong communication with parents through conferences, newsletters, and digital platforms.
- Implemented literacy and math intervention programs that improved student readiness and achievement.
- Trained in the Science of Reading with demonstrated success implementing explicit, systematic, and cumulative literacy instruction that supports diverse learners, and those with reading difficulties.
- Served as member of school leadership team, collaborating to analyzed student achievement data, developed school improvement goals, and planned professional development initiatives .
- Awarded District Teacher of the Year for excellence in teaching and student achievement.
- Leader of Teacher Sunshine Club to promote staff morale and support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
St. Norbert College
DePere, WIMasters - Curriculum and Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development
- Literacy & Numeracy Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Management
- Technology Integration
- Special Education Collaboration
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Google Classroom
- Seesaw
- Smartboard Technology
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Dousman Elementary School
08.2003 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
St. Norbert College
Masters - Curriculum and Instruction
National Louis University
Professional Development
- Early Literacy Instruction
- Responsive Classroom
- Science of Reading
- Code to the Future