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Colin Weinzirl

Box Elder,SD

Summary

Passionate and experienced kindergarten teacher with 5 years of teaching experience, dedicated to creating engaging and supportive learning environments for young learners. Seeking a position where I can leverage my expertise in Orton Gillingham, LETRS, along with my experience as a middle school football coach, kindergarten team leader, and MTSS leader, to positively impact student achievement and growth for all students.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Douglas School District
05.2019 - Current
  • Taught rooms of 20 students with an average of 1-2 IEP per year
  • Developed data charts to track Acadience progress monitoring to show success and growth throughout the year
  • Acadience and 95 percent group trained and can administer the assessments for both
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate and engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs
  • Utilize Orton Gillingham and LETRS strategies to support literacy development and provide interventions for struggling readers
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students and provide support for English language learners and students with special needs
  • Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and support staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and support plans for students
  • Serve as the kindergarten team leader, facilitating team meetings, coordinating curriculum planning, and providing support and guidance to fellow teachers
  • Worked as the MTSS kindergarten leader, analyzing student data, identifying academic and behavioral needs, and implementing targeted interventions and supports with a team.

Middle School Football Head Coach

Douglas Middle School
08.2022 - Current
  • Plan, and implement a practice schedule for all athletes and coaches
  • Hold communication with the high school coaches, parents, and all athletes for the program
  • Teach fundamental football techniques and strategies to improve players' performance on the field
  • Collaborate with school administrators, parents, and fellow coaches to ensure the safety and well-being of student athletes
  • Foster a positive team culture focused on sportsmanship, teamwork, and character development.

Middle School Football Assistant Coach

Douglas Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Plan and execute football practices and drills to develop players' skills and teamwork
  • Teach fundamental football techniques and strategies to improve players' performance on the field
  • Foster a positive team culture focused on sportsmanship, teamwork, and character development
  • Collaborate with school administrators, parents, and fellow coaches to ensure the safety and well-being of student athletes.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Education -

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD
05.2019

Skills

  • Strong understanding of early childhood development and best practices in early childhood education
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Proficient in creating and implementing engaging and differentiated lesson plans
  • Skilled in using technology as a tool for teaching and learning
  • Effective leadership and collaboration skills, with experience leading teams and facilitating professional development
  • Dedicated to ongoing professional growth and development

Certification

  • South Dakota Teaching License, Elementary Preparation K - 8
  • CPR and First Aid Certified

Professional Development

  • Completed Orton Gillingham training to support literacy instruction and intervention for struggling readers.
  • Completed LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training to enhance literacy instruction and phonics instruction.
  • Completed Core training to promote social-emotional learning and positive behavior management in the classroom.
  • Helped the school pilot a new math curriculum.
  • Helped lead meetings in PLC and helped run meetings as part of the leadership team for the building.

References

Available upon request, will include a copy

Timeline

Middle School Football Head Coach

Douglas Middle School
08.2022 - Current

Middle School Football Assistant Coach

Douglas Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2022

Kindergarten Teacher

Douglas School District
05.2019 - Current

Bachelors of Science in Education -

Black Hills State University

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