Heidi Kendall
Summary
Dedicated first-grade teacher with extensive experience in classroom management and lesson planning. Proven ability to foster partnerships and promote inclusion initiatives, while integrating technology to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Reading Program Director
O'Hara Catholic School
Eugene
05.2025 - Current
- Created summer reading camp to enhance students' phonemic awareness and fluency
- Monitored and documented student progress
- Oversaw volunteer training sessions
Board Member
South Eugene Soccer Club
Eugene
03.2023 - Current
- Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, fostering a culture of respect and opportunity within the organization.
- Attended board meetings, contributing to agenda discussions and strategic decision-making.
- Established partnerships with local businesses to enhance community engagement in soccer initiatives.
First Grade Teacher
O'hara Catholic School
Eugene
08.2014 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and curiosity.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Integrated technology into lessons, boosting student engagement and facilitating deeper understanding.
- Collaborated with parents to share student progress, fostering strong relationships and addressing concerns effectively.
- Organized field trips and special events to enrich the educational experience.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and guiding classroom setup, contributing to their professional growth.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
Middle School Teacher
San Diego City Schools
San Diego
09.2006 - 06.2010
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to enhance engagement and support various learning styles.
- Adapted instructional materials to align with individual student needs and interests, fostering personalized learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that enriched student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff members on interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-2000
Skills
- Establishing partnerships
- Meeting facilitation
- Diversity promotion
- Project management
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Instructional strategies
- Curriculum development
- Educational collaboration
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Summer Reading Program Director
O'Hara Catholic School
05.2025 - Current
Board Member
South Eugene Soccer Club
03.2023 - Current
First Grade Teacher
O'hara Catholic School
08.2014 - Current
Middle School Teacher
San Diego City Schools
09.2006 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
San Diego State University