Mindi Freds
DeWitt,Virginia
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Classroom Teacher
Utmost Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Plan, teach and evaluate weekly lessons for High School English class.
- Communicate progress with parents.
- Communicate with the Director for the success of the program.
Tri-cities Program Coordinator
Virginia Down Syndrome Association
01.2024 - Current
- Plan and facilitate activities for families with children/adults with Down Syndrome in this area.
- Coordinate with the Program Director for overall calendar of events.
- Facilitate regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Establish strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
Classroom Teacher
AAA Academy
08.2012 - Current
- Research, plan, and execute lesson plans for multiple students at varied educational and ability levels.
- Coordinate schedules for educational goals along with extra-curricular goals.
- Evaluate success of each student.
- Implement differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students are able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Boost student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Manager’s Assistant
Alexander’s Steakhouse
08.2007 - 05.2015
- Train servers, run shifts, attend to customer needs, assist employee needs, answer phone, make reservations, serve large parties, and assist the manager.
Middle School Classroom Teacher
Battle Creek Public Schools
08.2002 - 04.2005
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
Elementary School Teacher
Decatur Public Schools
10.1997 - 07.2002
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Counseling, English, Writing
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education-Social Sciences/ Reading
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Mi06.1996
Associate of Arts -
Glen Oaks Community College
06.1993
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Cooperative Learning
- Inclusive Teaching
- Learning disabilities
- Student-Centered Learning
- Special Needs Students
References
- Tiffany Cummings, Tri-Cities Homeschool Educators Leadership Team, 804-721-4996
- Dana Zedd, Virginia Down Syndrome Association Program Director, 804-256-6070
- Deborah Guy, Utmost Academy Program Director, 804-638-9350
Volunteer Experience
- TCHE Board Treasurer, 08/2022- current
- VMP BMX Track Assistant, 12/2019-12/2021
- Chester Christian Church, 10/2018-02/2020
Timeline
High School Classroom Teacher
Utmost Academy
08.2024 - Current
Tri-cities Program Coordinator
Virginia Down Syndrome Association
01.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher
AAA Academy
08.2012 - Current
Manager’s Assistant
Alexander’s Steakhouse
08.2007 - 05.2015
Middle School Classroom Teacher
Battle Creek Public Schools
08.2002 - 04.2005
Elementary School Teacher
Decatur Public Schools
10.1997 - 07.2002
Associate of Arts -
Glen Oaks Community College
Master of Arts - Education, Counseling, English, Writing
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Education-Social Sciences/ Reading
Central Michigan University
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