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Heidi Dahl
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Experienced teacher with 30 years of teaching and a strong foundation in best practices for all content areas and multiple ages. Dedicated instructional leader focused on helping students recognize God's fingerprints in everything they study and fostering a love for lifelong learning. Prioritizes building positive relationships with parents, students, and staff members, as collaboration is key to unlocking students' full potential. Empowers students by understanding and utilizing their unique God-given learning strengths. Utilizes a range of teaching techniques and strategies to ensure active engagement and cater to diverse student needs.
Overview
34
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Legacy Traditional School- Casa Grande
Junior High Lead Science Teacher
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Integrated project-based learning approaches into lesson plans, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of current scientific advancements by attending conferences and reading journals, ensuring the most relevant content was incorporated into lessons.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for students needing extra support, improving overall academic achievement.
- Served as a mentor for new science teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate an annual school-wide Science and Engineering Fair
- Enhanced curriculum by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities, fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.
- Adapted instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with various learning styles, resulting in more inclusive classroom experiences.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
Lakeview Christian Academy
Middle & High School Teacher
09.2015 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Company Overview: To meet the growing need in my home school community for challenging middle/high school classes taught from a biblical worldview, God led me to open Lakeview Academy, a Christian hybrid learning cooperative
- Designed, planned, and taught a three-year cycle of classes in a variety of subject areas including: Science, U.S. History, Writing, Literature, Public Speaking, Psychology, and World Religions for students in grades 7-12
- Offered and prepared students to receive dual credit for their high school coursework
- Students received college credits awarded through College Board or Prometric after successfully completing a CLEP or DSST Exam as recommended by the American Council on Education
- Planned a variety of field trips to enhance our studies across all subject areas
F.E.E.T. Christian Educational Co-op
Elementary Art Teacher
09.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Implemented Meet the Masters curriculum which provided virtual museum tours and hands-on art projects for students in grades 1-6
- Organized an End-of-Year Art Show for students to showcase their masterpieces with peers and family
S.A.L.T. Christian Educational Co-op
Elementary Science Teacher
09.2005 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Taught hands-on and inquiry-based science lessons from a biblical worldview for students in grades 1-6
Oak Point Intermediate School
Fifth Grade Teacher
09.1990 - 05.2000
Job overview
- Instructed a self-contained 5th Grade classroom of up to 30 students in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying educational needs and learning styles, including ELL, gifted, and students on IEPs
Education
University of WisconsinMadison, WI
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
08.1990
University of WisconsinMadison, WI
MINOR from ENGLISH ARTS
08.1990
Skills
- Pedagogical expertise
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Collaborative learning
- Biblical Worldview
- Classroom management
- Learning style accommodations
- Multi-cultural awareness
- New teacher training
- Instructional planning
- Syllabus development
Accomplishments
- Level 5 TEFL Certification
- Arizona SEI Endorsement
- Nominated for Arizona Teacher of the Year 2024
- Received DKG International Society for Key Women Educators Award 2023
- Received Legacy Lights Award 2022
- Legacy Soaring High Award 2021
Certification
- Level 5 TEFL Certification, International TEFL Academy 2024
- Christian Victim Advocate, Give Her Wings Academy 2023
- SEI Endorsement, AZ Department of Education 2020
- Accredited Instructor, Institute for Excellence for Writing 2019
- Project WILD Program Certification
Timeline
Junior High Lead Science Teacher
Legacy Traditional School- Casa Grande
07.2020 - Current
Middle & High School Teacher
Lakeview Christian Academy
09.2015 - 05.2020
Elementary Art Teacher
F.E.E.T. Christian Educational Co-op
09.2014 - 05.2015
Elementary Science Teacher
S.A.L.T. Christian Educational Co-op
09.2005 - 05.2008
Fifth Grade Teacher
Oak Point Intermediate School
09.1990 - 05.2000
University of Wisconsin
MINOR from ENGLISH ARTS
University of Wisconsin
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
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