Heidi Klein
Columbia,IL
Summary
Experienced and Enthusiastic Teacher offering 33 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Motivated to drive student growth and confidence for lifelong success. Committed to helping students believe in themselves in the ELA classroom and in life beyond the classroom.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Columbia Middle School
08.1991 - Current
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Gifted Instructor for 7th and 8th Grade
Columbia Middle School
08.1993 - 05.2010
Scholar Bowl Coach
Columbia Middle School
08.1996 - 05.2006
Cheer Team Coach
Columbia Middle School
08.1991 - 05.1998
Beta Club Co-Sponsor
Columbia Middle School
08.1992 - 05.1996
Education
Master of Arts - English And American Literature
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching of English (certified 6th -12th Grade)
University of Illinois
12.1991
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Group Leadership
- Organizational Ability
- Activity Planning
- Licensed in Illinois
- IEP Familiarity
- Literacy Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Field Trips
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Student Assessments
- Grading Proficiency
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Lesson Plan Implementation
Accomplishments
- Earned the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award St. Louis Area in 2018.
- Earned "My Most Inspirational Teacher" Distinguished Citizens Society International of Greater Chicago in 2005.
- Planned and helped oversee an annual special field trip to Washington, D.C., New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Gettysburg for 8th grade students and parents from 1995-2009.
- Earned the first "Now" Award given to the teacher chosen by the 8th grade students who impacted their lives "now" during their 8th grade year 2023.
Professional Experiences
Presented with other ELA teachers at Illinois Reading Council Conference in Peoria, IL 2014-2016
Presented a 1-hour workshop on writing and reading strategies to Smithton School teachers in April 2023
Presented a 2-day/6-hour workshop on writing and reading strategies to High Mount School teachers in August 2023
Timeline
Scholar Bowl Coach
Columbia Middle School
08.1996 - 05.2006
Gifted Instructor for 7th and 8th Grade
Columbia Middle School
08.1993 - 05.2010
Beta Club Co-Sponsor
Columbia Middle School
08.1992 - 05.1996
8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Columbia Middle School
08.1991 - Current
Cheer Team Coach
Columbia Middle School
08.1991 - 05.1998
Master of Arts - English And American Literature
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching of English (certified 6th -12th Grade)
University of Illinois
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