EMMI DETHLEFS
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Motivated lifelong learner eager to nurture the academic and spiritual growth of students by modeling Christ-centered leadership and academic excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator - Homeschooling
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Designed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans for core subjects (Math, Science, Grammar and Exposition, Latin, Cartography, Fallacy Logic and Analogies, Bible Studies)
- Utilized assessment data to adjust instructional strategies, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Education integrated with Christian values, building virtue and honor alongside academic excellence.
- Facilitate experiential learning through field trips and extracurricular planning.
- Exemplified curiosity and importance to lifelong learning by modeling an active interest in new subjects, hoping to inspire children to do the same.
Director - Classical Conversations 8th Grade
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Homeschool Community Leader responsible for planning and directing weekly, in-person community educational days.
- Prepared lesson plans for Latin, History of Astronomy, American Biographies, Mock Trial, Informal and Formal Logic, Pre-Algebra, Lost Tools of Writing and Short Stories.
- Maintained consistent parent communication by providing quarterly assessment conferences to review student progress while providing daily support and encouragement to homeschooling parents and children.
- Responsible for recruitment and enrollment by hosting meetings, family interviews, and program enrollment.
Tutor - Classical Conversations ages 9 & 10
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Homeschool community leader facilitating a comprehensive multi-disciplinary instructions covering core subjects including Grammar, Science, Math, History, Timeline, and Geography
- Engineered interactive learning environment by integrating educational games, mnemonic songs, and kinesthetic actions to enhance student retention.
- Coordinated group learning dynamics, managing schedules and curriculum pacing for collaborative educational environment.
Administrative Assistant
Zion Lutheran Church and Preschool
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided comprehensive clerical support in church and early childhood education setting.
- Managed expertly dual-stream operations, facilitating parent-teacher communications, and maintaining meticulous records with discretion and confidentiality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Wyoming
01-2000
Skills
- Creative curriculum development
- Integrating subjects through life experiences and independent learning facilitation
- Time managent expert balancing lesson preperation, educating, grading, and field trips
- Ability to maintain accurate student records, progress reports, and testing to meet state requirements
- Resourceful at discovering and utilizing community resources such as libraries, coaches, music teachers, online platforms and local co-ops
Timeline
Director - Classical Conversations 8th Grade
08.2024 - 05.2025
Tutor - Classical Conversations ages 9 & 10
08.2023 - 05.2024
Educator - Homeschooling
08.2021 - 08.2025
Administrative Assistant
Zion Lutheran Church and Preschool
07.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Wyoming