Heather Kleinschmidt
Sebastopol,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with nineteen years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Gravenstein Elementary School (Gravenstein Union School District)
Sebastopol, Ca
08.2022 - Current
- Teach in a self-contained 1st grade classroom, instructing English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
- Implement Daily 5, Guided Reading, and Fountas and Pinnell reading assessments
- Maintain weekly Parent Participation in the classroom.
First Grade Teacher
San Pedro Elementary School (San Rafael City School District)
San Rafael, Ca
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Taught in a self-contained 1st grade classroom, instructing English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
- Implemented SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) program
- Participated in PLC (Professional Learning community) inquiry cycle every six-eight weeks
- On Sunshine committee
- Implemented Daily 5, Guided Reading, and Fountas and Pinnell reading assessments.
Summer School Teacher
The Harker School
San Jose, California
06.2010 - 07.2019
- Instructed four-week summer sessions
- Designed specific theme-based lessons for 1st and 2nd grade students in both Language Arts and Math.
First Grade Teacher
Noble Elementary School (Berryessa Union School District)
San Jose, Ca
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Taught in a self-contained 1st grade classroom, instructing English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
- Participated in a Parent Participation Program in the classroom
- On the committee for PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.) On Leadership committee
- Implemented Daily 5, Guided Reading, and Fountas and Pinnell reading assessments.
First Grade Teacher
Vinci Park Elementary School (B.U.S.D.)
San Jose, CA
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Taught in a self-contained 1st grade classroom, instructing English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
- Developed and implemented SEAL lessons
- Implemented Daily 5 and Guided Reading
- Integrated technology in the classroom, including online assessment systems
- Utilized [pads and Applications to enhance teaching and learning.
K/1, 1, 1/2 Teacher
Toyon Elementary School (B.U.S.D)
San Jose, CA
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Taught In a self-contained 1st, K/1st, and 1st/2nd combination classrooms
- Communicated with parents, colleagues, and administration to support students
- Integrated technology in the classroom
- Participated In Site and district level professional development and collaboration
- Attended monthly Leadership & PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) Team Meetings
- Organized and participated in various activities.
Reception (Pre K) Teacher
William Bellamy Infant School
Dagenham, England
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Taught In a self-contained Reception (Pre-K) classroom- students of 4 yrs of age from diverse European and British Backgrounds
- Collaborated, planned, and Implemented new curriculum with reception team.
Kindergarten Teacher
Vinci Park Elementary School (B.U.S.D.)
San Jose, Ca
08.2003 - 06.2007
- Taught In a self-contained Kindergarten classroom, instructing English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
- Organized and participated in various activities.
Education
MA - Masters Degree in Educational Leadership With an Administrative Credential Program
San Jose State University
Multiple Subject Credential with CLAD emphasis
California State University Monterey Bay
BA - Bachelor's Degree in Literature with Minor in Education
University of Santa Cruz
Undergraduate Classes with Education emphasis
University of Oregon
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Creative lesson planning
- Technology Integration
- Flexible and adaptive
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parental participation
- Student needs assessment
- Social-emotional learning
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Parent and student communication
- Excellent classroom management
Professional Development And Training
- SEAL Training Continued SRCSD
- Response to Intervention Model training
- NGSS. Next Generation Science Standards Trairung
- BUSD
- PBIS training (Positive Behavior Intervention Support)
- ELD. English Language Development
- SEAL Training.
- Daily 5 training (small group structure for both L.A. and Math)
- Guided Reading Training
- Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment Training
Qualifications Summary
Multiple Subjects Credentialed Teacher, with CLAD emphasis nineteen years teaching experience Masters Degree in Education With an Administration and Supervision Certification Competently designs and implements lessons based on the California State Common Core Standards to meet the needs of students Readily establishes a rapport with students, colleagues, and families
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Gravenstein Elementary School (Gravenstein Union School District)
08.2022 - Current
First Grade Teacher
San Pedro Elementary School (San Rafael City School District)
08.2019 - 01.2022
First Grade Teacher
Noble Elementary School (Berryessa Union School District)
08.2017 - 06.2019
First Grade Teacher
Vinci Park Elementary School (B.U.S.D.)
08.2014 - 06.2017
Summer School Teacher
The Harker School
06.2010 - 07.2019
K/1, 1, 1/2 Teacher
Toyon Elementary School (B.U.S.D)
08.2008 - 06.2014
Reception (Pre K) Teacher
William Bellamy Infant School
08.2007 - 06.2008
Kindergarten Teacher
Vinci Park Elementary School (B.U.S.D.)
08.2003 - 06.2007
MA - Masters Degree in Educational Leadership With an Administrative Credential Program
San Jose State University
Multiple Subject Credential with CLAD emphasis
California State University Monterey Bay
BA - Bachelor's Degree in Literature with Minor in Education
University of Santa Cruz
Undergraduate Classes with Education emphasis
University of Oregon
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