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Ardene Huisman

Ardene Huisman

First Grade Teacher
Orange City,IA

Summary

Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Energetic teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

First Grade Teacher

Orange City Christian School
Orange City, IA
08.2007 - Current
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

5th Grade Teacher

Orange City Christian School
Orange City, IA
08.2005 - 08.2007
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

Resource Room Teacher/Middle School Teacher

Orange City Christian School
Orange City, United States
08.1997 - 05.2005
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
  • Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

Enrichment Teacher

Orange City Christian School
Orange City Iowa, Iowa
08.1986 - 05.1987

First Grade Teacher

Orange City Christian School
Orange City, IA
1982.08 - 1985.05
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA
08.1978 - 05.1982

Skills

Behavioral improvements

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Timeline

First Grade Teacher

Orange City Christian School
08.2007 - Current

5th Grade Teacher

Orange City Christian School
08.2005 - 08.2007

Resource Room Teacher/Middle School Teacher

Orange City Christian School
08.1997 - 05.2005

Enrichment Teacher

Orange City Christian School
08.1986 - 05.1987

First Grade Teacher

Orange City Christian School
1982.08 - 1985.05

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Dordt College
08.1978 - 05.1982

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