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Lindsey Danckwart

Manhattan

Summary

Determined educator with over seven years of experience with children of all ages, from infants to 13 year olds, and in a variety of environments, from a daycare, to a restaurant, to a classroom. Can accommodate and adapt to diverse situations. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Friendly, supportive, and motivated with a strong desire to promote students highest potential.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

USD 323
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Personal Care Assistant

Julie Danckwart Foster Care
03.2020 - 12.2023
  • Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.

Server

Applebees Rmh
10.2017 - 10.2023
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.

Paraeducator

USD 320 West Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues that needed to be addressed.

Project Lead Staff- After School Program

USD 379 Lincoln Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Daycare Aide

ABC Daycare
04.2013 - 06.2017
  • Taught children importance of patience and understanding.
  • Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
  • Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
12.2020

High School Diploma -

Plainview Elgin Millville High School
Plainview, MN
05.2016

Skills

  • Warm and Friendly
  • Creating Safe Learning Environment
  • School Policy and Rules Enforcement
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing

Timeline

Teacher

USD 323
08.2022 - Current

Paraeducator

USD 320 West Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2022

Project Lead Staff- After School Program

USD 379 Lincoln Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020

Personal Care Assistant

Julie Danckwart Foster Care
03.2020 - 12.2023

Server

Applebees Rmh
10.2017 - 10.2023

Daycare Aide

ABC Daycare
04.2013 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Kansas State University

High School Diploma -

Plainview Elgin Millville High School
Lindsey Danckwart