Heidi Leintz
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Motivational leader with outstanding skills in communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting staff in growth and development. Excellent presenter with honed skills in multi-sensory learning modalities. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities. Highly polished and professional and promoting integrity and relationship-building talents.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Reform Facilitator
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Built rapport with diverse groups of 50 or more stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions to groups of 30 or more teachers, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions in a K-8th grade setting.
On Call Administrator
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote positive interactions with staff, students and families.
Vice Principal
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Served as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
- Monitored academic progress through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
Instructional Coach and BTSA Coordinator
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Liaison between San Mateo County Office of Education and Thomas Edison Charter Academy overseeing clear credential process.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
Project Chair
St. Mary's College
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Guided and monitored graduate student throughout the Capstone Project for a Master’s in Education.
Founding Drama Teacher
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
Site Council Coordinator
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Responsible for equity in access, record, and time-keeping at all meetings.
- Fostered climate of collaboration between board, families and faculty.
Theatre Mentor-Fine Arts Community
Teach For America
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
Teacher Representative-Board of Directors
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Represented faculty, students and community throughout the dissolution with a for-profit organization bridging the year long process of founding a non-profit organization.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2002 - 08.2008
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal. Class results on state tests demonstrated 80% or higher in student success.
National Reading Roots Trainer
Edison Incorporated
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Facilitated literacy trainings to new cohorts of 300 or more attendees.
Founding Drama Teacher
Ronald McNair Academy
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Produced two or more theatrical performances each year utilizing student created work.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Master in Education in Adult Learning And Training
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN06-2025
Clear Administrative Services Credential -
ACSA
06.2021
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -
SMCOE
02.2017
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - Monterey Bay
Supplementary Theatre Credential -
California State University - Monterey Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Dramatic Arts
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Skills
- Hiring and Recruitment
- Training and Development
- Budget Forecasting
- Public Speaking
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Master Scheduling
- Curriculum Implementation
- Remote Learning Coordination
- Student Performance Data
- Facilitation techniques
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Group dynamics
Affiliations
Teach For America Alumni
Professional Training:
Stephanie Harvey with Kristin Ziemke: The Toolkit
Dr. Lindsey Moses: Supporting English Learners
Smokey Daniels: Engagement, Inquiry, and Understanding
Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Teacher Institute
American Conservatory Theater: Studio ACT
Timeline
Instructional Reform Facilitator
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
On Call Administrator
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
01.2023 - 06.2023
Vice Principal
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2018 - 12.2022
Project Chair
St. Mary's College
01.2017 - 06.2017
Instructional Coach and BTSA Coordinator
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2014 - 08.2018
Site Council Coordinator
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2011 - 08.2013
Theatre Mentor-Fine Arts Community
Teach For America
08.2011 - 08.2013
Teacher Representative-Board of Directors
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2009 - 08.2010
Founding Drama Teacher
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2008 - 08.2014
National Reading Roots Trainer
Edison Incorporated
01.2007 - 01.2008
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
08.2002 - 08.2008
Founding Drama Teacher
Ronald McNair Academy
08.2000 - 08.2002
Clear Administrative Services Credential -
ACSA
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -
SMCOE
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - Monterey Bay
Supplementary Theatre Credential -
California State University - Monterey Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Dramatic Arts
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Master of Arts - Master in Education in Adult Learning And Training
American College of Education
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