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Petra Neadeau

Bemidji,MN

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative individual with a solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Over a decade of experience working within education systems. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Highly skilled in developing positive relationships with students, colleagues, and community members. Enrolled band member of the Red Lake Nation of Ojibwe with longstanding connections within Indigenous communities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School
12.2023 - 11.2024
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

Indigenous Studies Educator, Secondary Education

Cass Lake-Bena School District #115
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Gifted and Talented Coordinator

Cass Lake-Bena School District #115
08.2016 - 08.2021
  • Enhanced critical thinking skills through the integration of inquiry-based learning methods within the curriculum
  • Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
  • Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
  • Implemented project-based learning approaches to promote creativity, problem-solving abilities, and deeper understanding of course material
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
  • Organized extracurricular enrichment activities such as clubs or competitions to further engage gifted students in their areas of interest outside regular school hours
  • Reviewed revised, and updated Gifted and Talented curriculum annually according to state standards, ensuring continued alignment with best practices in the field.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Social Studies

Bemidji State University
Bemidji

Skills

  • Student relations
  • Academic goals
  • Academic advisement
  • Student Motivation
  • Program Development
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Group and individual instruction

Timeline

Educator

Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School
12.2023 - 11.2024

Indigenous Studies Educator, Secondary Education

Cass Lake-Bena School District #115
08.2021 - 10.2022

Gifted and Talented Coordinator

Cass Lake-Bena School District #115
08.2016 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Social Studies

Bemidji State University
Petra Neadeau