Maxine Miles-Heidmann
Retired/Adjunct/K-12 Teacher
Aurora,Ohio
Summary
Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Adjunct Faculty adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter. Specialties in giving private instruction in Woodwind/Brass/Vocal/ and beginning piano.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Teacher
Kent State University, Music
08.2017 - 12.2017
- I taught a Course called
- The Understanding of Music, which met at the Burton/ Geauga Campus
- Freshman/Sophomore Level Course
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep the course interesting and engaging.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Used Kent State University software to keep accurate records of students' attendance and grades.
Staff/Teacher Upward Bound
Kent State University, Student Success Programs
06.1998 - 08.1998
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
K-12 Vocal Departmental Chair/ K-12 Music Teacher
Euclid City Schools
08.1988 - 05.2015
- My job entailed training and working with New Vocal Music Teachers within our district, handling orders, handling the budget, attending Administrative meetings with the Superintendent, Other Administrators, Principals and Staff.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Prepared and administered budget of $20,000 for campus with over 5,000 students.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
Vocal/Instrumental
Painesville City Schools
08.1985 - 06.1988
- I taught Instrumental grades 6-8, and I also taught Vocal Music grades 9-12
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Provided instruction in one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability.
- Taught students to master instrument of choice during weekly lessons.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
Education
Master of Arts - Education — Administration
John Carroll University
Cleveland Heights, Ohio05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal/Instrumental Music
Miami University
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio05.1985
Skills
- Diverse Student Populations
- Helping Faculty
- Google Drive
- Program Improvements
- Behavior Modification
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Teacher Training
- Student Records
- Faculty Partnerships
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Computer Knowledge
- Online Instruction
- Active Listening
- Individualized Instruction
- Individualized Support
- Academic Advisement
- Program Enrollments
- Online Class Teaching
- Activity Organization
- Education Technology
- Curriculum Planning
- Course Materials Planning
- Classroom Technologies Integration
- Faculty and Staff Training
- Group Instruction
- Undergraduate Course Planning
- Learning Modalities
- Distance Learning
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Lecture Development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
George Washington Carver
Timeline
Adjunct Teacher
Kent State University, Music
08.2017 - 12.2017
Staff/Teacher Upward Bound
Kent State University, Student Success Programs
06.1998 - 08.1998
K-12 Vocal Departmental Chair/ K-12 Music Teacher
Euclid City Schools
08.1988 - 05.2015
Vocal/Instrumental
Painesville City Schools
08.1985 - 06.1988
Master of Arts - Education — Administration
John Carroll University
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal/Instrumental Music
Miami University
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