LINDSAY VAN BERGEN
Delano,MN
Summary
Caring elementary school teacher offering 13 years of kindergarten teaching experience. Well-versed in creating a welcoming classroom climate while providing engaging activities for diverse learners. Flexible and kind demeanor, with strong ability to foster meaningful relationships with both children and families.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photographer
LOvB Photography/Self-Employed
Delano, MN
01.2010 - Current
- Captured high-quality images of newborns, children, families, seniors, sports teams and schools.
- Applied background in elementary education to offer age-appropriate and comfortable photo session experiences.
- Communicated clearly with each client to book their session, understand their vision, and provide a plan for their photo shoot.
- Managed social media accounts to showcase portfolio and attract clients.
- Trained aspiring photographers in techniques and best practices.
Kindergarten Teacher
Eden Prairie Schools
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
08.2004 - 06.2017
- Created welcoming classroom environment that valued student choice and flexible learning environemnts
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Organized hands-on activities to promote creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Facilitated group activities to encourage teamwork and social skills development.
- Monitored student progress through various assessment measures.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student behavior and academic performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues in team meetings and professional development workshops to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
- Participated in leadership roles, such as PLC Facilitator and Team Lead.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MNBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead
MoorheadSkills
- Play-based learning expertise
- Child development knowledge (birth to 5)
- Learning environment development
- Compassionate family communication
- Team collaboration skills
- Organizational and time management proficiency
Accomplishments
- Voted "Best of Delano" in the area of photographer in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
- Completed the Honors Program at Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Graduated summa cum laude
Certification
- MN Teaching License (K-6 Elementary Education, 5-8 Mathmatics)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Photographer
LOvB Photography/Self-Employed
01.2010 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Eden Prairie Schools
08.2004 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Education
Hamline University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead
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