Heather Fenske
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Professional educator with proven track record of fostering academic success and inspiring love for learning. Adept at developing personalized lesson plans, utilizing effective teaching methods, and leveraging strong communication skills to engage students. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistently achieving measurable results in diverse educational settings. Reliable and focused on continuous improvement and support for both students and colleagues.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Tutor and Coach
Self-employed
09.2017 - Current
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze complex problems from multiple perspectives.
- Served as a liaison between parents and school staff, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and concerns.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
Title 1 Teacher
Edina Public Schools
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Enhanced reading comprehension skills by implementing targeted literacy strategies in daily instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly to maximize learning outcomes.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Utilized data-driven approaches to differentiate instruction, addressing the unique needs of each student for optimal progress.
Assitant Director
Partnership Academy
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
Elementary Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.2002
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to continuously support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Minneapolis12-2022
Elementary Education Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education
University Of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN06-1996
Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN06-1994
Skills
- Mentoring other teachers
- Building Blocks of Learning
- Executive function coaching
- Individualized Instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Student advocacy
- Study strategies
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
Certification
Mental Health Specialization
Timeline
Title 1 Teacher
Edina Public Schools
01.2022 - 03.2022
Academic Tutor and Coach
Self-employed
09.2017 - Current
Assitant Director
Partnership Academy
09.2002 - 06.2004
Elementary Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Elementary Education Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education
University Of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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