Heidi Wertzler
Pleasant Prairie,WI
Summary
I am an energetic extrovert who loves working with others, young and old. Working in fast-paced work environments and quick decision making is a great skill of mine. I know how to leave a customer or, a parent of a student satisfied by putting my best work into whatever I am doing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Kenosha Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Student Peer Mentor
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Developed strong relationships with mentees, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in the creation of individualized learning plans for each mentee, addressing their specific needs and goals.
- Provided guidance to peers on academic and personal matters, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to identify areas where peer mentors could provide additional support.
- Led group sessions for mentees focused on various topics such as time management, study skills, and stress reduction techniques.
- Served as a role model for fellow students, demonstrating effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced peer understanding by providing one-on-one mentoring and support.
Student Teaching Internship
Trevor Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District
Trevor, WI
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Cashier
Skogen's Festival Foods
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Teacher's Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and fostering positive interactions.
- Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments.
- Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, addressing each child''s unique needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
Server
Famous Daves BBQ
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05.2021
English As A Second Language Certification
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI 08.2022 - 05.2023
Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Payment Collection
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Parent and Student Communication
- Social Integration
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
Timeline
English As A Second Language Certification
Cardinal Stritch University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher
Kenosha Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Student Teaching Internship
Trevor Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District
01.2021 - 06.2021
Teacher's Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
01.2019 - 12.2019
Student Peer Mentor
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
08.2018 - 12.2021
Cashier
Skogen's Festival Foods
05.2018 - 01.2020
Server
Famous Daves BBQ
05.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
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