Heidi Schneider
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Passionate kindergarten teacher with background in fostering supportive and engaging learning environments for young learners. Skilled in developing creative lesson plans that accommodate various learning styles, promoting critical thinking and social skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance curriculum and student experience. Committed to making positive impact on students' early educational journeys by nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Quinton Elementary School
Quinton, VA
06.2025 - Current
- Created welcoming classroom environment that promoted creativity, exploration, and self-expression.
- Implemented engaging activities to promote social skills and teamwork among students.
- Utilized multi-sensory approaches when teaching concepts to ensure understanding among all learners.
- Facilitated group projects that encouraged collaboration, leadership, and accountability among peers.
- Coordinated with special education staff members to provide appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet individual student needs and abilities.
- Encouraged open communication between students by modeling effective listening skills during class discussions.
- Developed lesson plans to teach core subjects such as math, reading, and writing that encouraged creativity, problem solving and collaboration.
- Attended workshops and conferences to stay current on educational trends and best practices.
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's development and achievements.
- Helped children prepare for higher-level work by encouraging perseverance through challenging tasks.
Kindergarten Teacher
George W. Watkins Elementary School
Quinton, VA
06.2007 - 06.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
New Kent Primary School
Quinton, VA
01.1999 - 06.2007
Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten
New Kent Public Schools
New Kent, VA
08.1998 - 12.1998
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Education and Fine Arts
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA05.1998
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent communication
- Documentation and record keeping
- Music and movement
- Behavior modeling
- Creative teaching strategies
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year, George W. Watkins Elementary 2018-2019
Certification
- Collegiate Professional VA License CP-552249
- LETRS Training Units 1-4 5/17/2024
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Quinton Elementary School
06.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
George W. Watkins Elementary School
06.2007 - 06.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
New Kent Primary School
01.1999 - 06.2007
Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten
New Kent Public Schools
08.1998 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Education and Fine Arts
College of William & Mary
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