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Nancy Biederbeck

Tempe,AZ

Summary

I am a positive, loyal and ethical individual with a great ability to work collaboratively to achieve the desired outcome. As a member of Professional Learning Teams, strive to listen, understand, and respect other views, while working together to achieve desired outcomes. 21 Years of experience dealing with the public in educational setting, great communication and interpersonal skills have contributed to the development and ability excel in great relationship building with students, parents, administrators and co-workers.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

5th Grade Science/Math Teacher

ESI, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students along with MTSS and PBIS.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Collaborated closely with teammates to plan cohesive 5th grade where students understand that they are part of larger team of students with all teachers involved in their education and social growth.

K-8 Science, 6-8 Math Coordinator

Kyrene School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • As District Coordinator, Teacher on Special Assignment, in lead role for district Science and Middle School Math
  • This position involves: Facilitate Cadre (lead teacher) monthly meetings where curriculum revisions, and best practices in teaching to support staff at their site was key focus.
  • Lead Professional Development-both District and site level training of Engineering is Elementary STEM kits
  • At request of site administrator, work with Middle School Math teams in utilization of adopted resource, unpacking standards and backward planning to increase usage of small group instruction.
  • Coordinated professional development opportunities for faculty members, resulting in higher quality teaching practices.
  • Served as mentor to new mathematics and science educators, providing guidance and support in navigating challenges of teaching within diverse school environment.
  • Collaborated with District ELA Coordinator to intertwine ELA with AZ Science standards while district was in between Science adoption.

Teacher

Kyrene School District
08.2004 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for classroom management and instruction in various grade level classrooms with 20-32 students, with heavy focus in technology, science and math
  • Two years at districts' digital academy
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equitable opportunity for success.
  • This position involves: Work collaboratively within Professional Learning team
  • Design and develop lesson plans on weekly and monthly basis
  • Determine data collection methods, design assessments and evaluation of data to improve instruction
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, Pear Deck, Nearpod, Padlet and Google Products
  • Effective Time Management

Educational Consultant/Coach

Empower Educational Consulting
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • As Consultant, was responsible for five schools in Gallup, New Mexico and two in Tucson, Arizona
  • Met with School Administrators to determine areas of improvement and recommendations for best practices support at grade levels K-9
  • This Position involves: Collaborating with Staff to Model Lessons to increase Student Cooperative Learning and constructive discourse
  • Support Staff in Lesson Planning, by utilizing Backwards Planning Design.

Education

Teacher Certification in Elementary Education - Teaching

Rio Salado College
Phoenix, AZ
03.2004

Paralegal Certification - Legal Studies

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
06.1991

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Business

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
02.1985

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Summative Assessment
  • Digital Educational Materials
  • Student Mentoring
  • Elementary School Math
  • Student Engagement
  • Remote or Virtual Instruction
  • Online Teaching
  • Middle School Math

Accomplishments

  • Arizona Elementary Education Certification, K-8
  • Content Specialization: Middle School Math and Science
  • Kyrene School District-Science Adoption Committee
  • District Distant Learning Math Curriculum
  • Summer Math Curriculum Development and Revisions-2018-2021
  • Supervision of Teacher Candidate in Teacher Preparation
  • Engineering is Elementary Train the Trainer

References

Reference available upon request

Timeline

5th Grade Science/Math Teacher

ESI, Inc.
07.2023 - Current

K-8 Science, 6-8 Math Coordinator

Kyrene School District
07.2022 - 06.2023

Educational Consultant/Coach

Empower Educational Consulting
07.2021 - 10.2021

Teacher

Kyrene School District
08.2004 - 06.2022

Teacher Certification in Elementary Education - Teaching

Rio Salado College

Paralegal Certification - Legal Studies

Duquesne University

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Business

Augustana College

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