Heather Kreuze

Dedicated and experienced lower elementary teacher with a proven track record of 13 years in both domestic (Michigan) and international (Japan and Brazil) educational settings. Passionate about fostering a love for learning, I bring a wealth of experience in creating engaging and inclusive classroom environments. Eager to transition into an outdoor learning teacher position, combining my expertise in elementary education with a commitment to hands-on, nature-based teaching methodologies. Ready to inspire and cultivate a sense of wonder in students through innovative outdoor educational experiences.

• Math Tutor, Wyoming Public Schools, 03/2024-present
• Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach, Nishimachi International School, 11/2021-01/2023
• Middle School Girls' Volleyball Coach, Nishimachi International School, 08/2022-11/2022
• Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach, Nishimachi International School, 01/2022-05/2023
• High School Basketball Coach, International School of Curitiba, 11/2019-03/2021
• Prospective Teacher Interviews, International School of Curitiba, Curitiba, 09/2018-06/2020

• Kalpana Rao, Former Principal, Nishimachi International School, kalpanajr@gmail.com
• Mark Paxton, Former Assistant Principal, Nishimachi International School, mpaxton@nishimachi.ac.jp
• Bryan BibbySmith, Former Principal, International School of Curitiba, bbibbysmith@gmail.com

• Peer Coach, 09/2019, 05/2019, Set and achieved professional goals with two peers.
• Directed Professional Learning, 11/2019, Led a four day course on classroom management for teachers.
• Reader's and Writer's Workshop Conference, 08/2019, Co-presented on using data to differentiate instruction for students.