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Melissa Hoeppner

Traverse City,MI

Summary

Dynamic educator with over 25 years of experience in early childhood education and multi-age classrooms. Skilled in developing innovative teaching strategies and engaging parents in their child's education. Committed to fostering a safe, nurturing classroom environment that encourages student curiosity and continuous learning.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

K-1 Classroom Teacher

Woodland School
Traverse City, Michigan
09.1997 - Current
  • Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Developed lessons, activities, and materials to cover required course materials.
  • Three years on the Leadership Team, and over 10 years on the Finance Committee.
  • Recently, we piloted Footstep to Brilliance.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop students' understanding.
  • Collaborates with team members.
  • Implemented all requirements for students with IEPs.
  • Familiar with administering and interpreting standardized test results (NWEA & Renaissance Star Testing)
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
  • Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
  • Implemented strategies to engage parents in their child's education and school community activities.
  • Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
  • Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
  • Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
  • Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
05-2003

Bachelor of Arts - English And Education

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
01-1995

Skills

  • Multi-age instructor
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Developmental needs
  • Curriculum design
  • Early literacy
  • Child assessment
  • Classroom organization
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Time management
  • Curriculum planning
  • CPI trained
  • CPR-trained
  • Up to date on SCECH requirements
  • Early Childhood ZA endorsement

Affiliations

  • Mom of a CHS Senior - I love spending time with my family and my dog.
  • Active community member
  • Outdoor enthusiast (biking, hiking, walking, swimming)
  • We have a place in the UP that my family and friends enjoy in every season!

Timeline

K-1 Classroom Teacher

Woodland School
09.1997 - Current

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Arts - English And Education

University of Colorado At Boulder
Melissa Hoeppner