Heidi Lynn Sanford
Leavenworth,KS
Summary
Passionate Teacher for 30+ years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. An accomplished Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified 1st Grade Teacher
KCKPS USD 500
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Pre-K/SPED Paraprofessional, 4th Grade Teacher
Lansing USD 469
02.2018 - 05.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
3rd Grade Writing Teacher
Raul Yzaguirre School for Success
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs.
Co-Teacher / Paraprofessional Head Start Teacher
College Station ISD
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Substitute and Long-term Substitute
College Station ISD
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Pre-school Teacher
Mary Go Round Home Daycare
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
K Teacher, 1st Grade Teacher, 4th Grade Teacher
Bryan ISD
08.1993 - 05.2011
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Took Maternity Leave between May 1999 - February 2002 and August 2011 - November 2011
2nd Grade Teacher
Natchitoches Parish And Vernon Parish Schools
01.1992 - 05.1993
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Education
BA - Elementary Education
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LASkills
- Collaborative Environments
- District Standards
- Instructional Techniques
- Time Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Evaluate Students
- Curriculum Management
- Organizational Skills
- Student Needs Assessments
- Behavioral Improvement
Certification
- Initial Kansas Licensed Teacher, Grade K - Grade 6
- Kansas 2nd Year Mentoring Program
- Kansas ESL Certified
- Texas Licensed Teacher, Grade K - Grade 6
- Texas ESL Certified
- Texas Conscious Discipline Certified
Timeline
Certified 1st Grade Teacher
KCKPS USD 500
08.2022 - 05.2023
Pre-K/SPED Paraprofessional, 4th Grade Teacher
Lansing USD 469
02.2018 - 05.2022
3rd Grade Writing Teacher
Raul Yzaguirre School for Success
08.2017 - 11.2017
Co-Teacher / Paraprofessional Head Start Teacher
College Station ISD
08.2015 - 08.2017
Substitute and Long-term Substitute
College Station ISD
02.2012 - 05.2015
Pre-school Teacher
Mary Go Round Home Daycare
11.2011 - 03.2012
K Teacher, 1st Grade Teacher, 4th Grade Teacher
Bryan ISD
08.1993 - 05.2011
2nd Grade Teacher
Natchitoches Parish And Vernon Parish Schools
01.1992 - 05.1993
BA - Elementary Education
Northwestern State University
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