Heather Loos
Professional Certificate In Elementary Education
Niles,MI
Summary
Highly motivated educational leader seeking a position as an assistant principal which will allow for communication with all stakeholders, improvement of existing curriculum, and input into administrative policy. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the districts mission, vision, and values. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in an administrative capacity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Niles Community Schools
Niles, MI
08.2013 - Current
- Creating lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation with a focus on PBL and inquiry based learning
- Providing consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asking analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience, and interests that are directly related to the content objective
- Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged and incorporating mutual respect
- Using available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Writing grants to obtain additional classroom materials
- Fostered positive relationships and rapport with families on a daily basis through the use of email, instant messaging, video conferencing and phone
- ELA Curriculum Team-piloting and selecting potential ELA/literacy programs at a district level
- Collaborating with other staff members to plan and scheduling lessons promoting learning and student engagement
- Creating district assessments and Marzano Scales for classrooms to utilize
- 6-8 Middle School STEM Camp Coordinator
- Facilitating district transportation and food services for 40 students
- Organizing and maintaining a supply budget
- Track and maintain growth data
- 3-5 Stem Club Facilitator organizing and designing the format for our buildings STEM club communicating with parents, students, and staff across grade levels in regards to registration and coordinating events
- Outlining and maintaining the budget for STEM activities
Instructional Assistant
Niles Community Schools
Niles, United States
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided support for teachers with pull out intervention groups in both ELA and math for grades K-8
- Saturday Academy Instructor
- Planned and implemented instruction for grade 4 intervention within ELA content area.
EduStaff / Substitute Teacher
Berrien County Michigan
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Guest teaching provided an opportunity to gain experience across grade levels
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary, Elementary Language Arts
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 08.2010 - 12.2012
Project Based Learning Certification -
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN 03.2014 - 08.2014
Skills
Team collaboration
undefinedAdditional Information
- Awards , Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society-Sigma Psi Chapter Golden Key International Honor Society Presidential Scholars Award-Southwestern Michigan College
Timeline
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
07.2021 - Current
Project Based Learning Certification -
Indiana University Bloomington
03.2014 - 08.2014
3rd Grade Teacher
Niles Community Schools
08.2013 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Niles Community Schools
11.2012 - 06.2013
EduStaff / Substitute Teacher
Berrien County Michigan
01.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary, Elementary Language Arts
Western Michigan University
08.2010 - 12.2012
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