Erika Heikkinen
Summary
Enthusiastic Middle School Teacher motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success. Patient teacher committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge. Polished in creating lessons plans, evaluating assignments and teaching complicated concepts clearly. Motivational and encouraging professional with 23 years experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade History Teacher
Beloit Turner School District
09.2000 - Current
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls and emails.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Long Term 5th Grade Substitute Teacher
Clinton Community School District
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadfield Social Studies Secondary Education
UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.1999
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Teacher Support
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Group Leadership
- Organizational Abilities
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Summer School Teacher
Timeline
8th Grade History Teacher
Beloit Turner School District
09.2000 - Current
Long Term 5th Grade Substitute Teacher
Clinton Community School District
09.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Broadfield Social Studies Secondary Education
UW-Milwaukee
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