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Mandy Helsel

Frankfort,IL

Summary

Passionate and experienced educator committed to leading the work of the Professional Learning Community through collaboration, data analysis, reflective practices, and job-embedded professional development. Seeking a position in Steger School District 194 to engage staff and students in deep learning for all.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wilson Fundations Facilitator- Level K and Level 1

Steger School District 194
08.2021 - Current
  • Oversee implementation of Level K and Level 1 Fundations.
  • Plan and deliver Professional Development prior to upcoming Fundations units of study.
  • Model Fundations routines in classrooms and small groups.
  • Model effective tier 1 and small group Fundations lesson planning based on formative data.
  • Teach Fundations routines in-tandem with classroom teachers.
  • Provide teachers with feedback.


Learning Coach

Steger School District 194
08.2020 - Current
  • Partner with teachers to develop student learning goals aligned to state standards.
  • Co-plan lessons with teachers based on student learning data.
  • Co-teach lesson with teachers using high-impact instructional strategies.
  • Design small group plans for individual teachers based on formative data.
  • Model implementation of small group plan for classroom teachers.
  • Lead data meetings.
  • Provide professional development to certified staff.
  • Lead teacher teams through the work of the Professional Learning Community.

Kindergarten Teacher

Steger School District 194
08.2007 - 06.2020
  • Planned and delivered tier 1 instruction based on data.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance student learning.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Kindergarten Grade Level Chair

First Grade Teacher

Chicago Heights School District 170
08.2006 - 06.2007
  • Planned and delivered grade-level content using district-adopted programs and resources.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance student learning.
  • Monitored and evaluated student learning through regular assessments.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.

Education

Ed. S - Educational Administration

Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
05.2024

Master of Arts - Reading Specialist

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
05.2006

Skills

  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Common Core Learning Standards
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Team Collaboration
  • School event coordination
  • Program implementation

Certification

  • PEL License ID 505561
  • Elementary Education Endorsement K-9, Issued June 6, 2006
  • Reading Specialist Endorsement K-12, Issued July 27, 2010
  • Principal Endorsement, Anticipated June 2024
  • Fundations Facilitator, Level K, Issued June 30, 2022
  • Fundations Facilitator, Level 1, Issued June 30, 2022

Timeline

Wilson Fundations Facilitator- Level K and Level 1

Steger School District 194
08.2021 - Current

Learning Coach

Steger School District 194
08.2020 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Steger School District 194
08.2007 - 06.2020

First Grade Teacher

Chicago Heights School District 170
08.2006 - 06.2007

Ed. S - Educational Administration

Southern Illinois University

Master of Arts - Reading Specialist

Olivet Nazarene University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Bradley University
Mandy Helsel