Tanya Vanderheul
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated Student Teacher with a proven ability to manage and engage diverse groups of children while fostering a positive classroom environment. Demonstrates expertise in lesson planning, recordkeeping, and promoting student growth through tailored educational approaches. Known for strong leadership, effective time management, and exceptional communication skills, creating an optimal learning atmosphere that inspires self-confidence in students. Eager to further develop my skills and contribute to educational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
North Kansas City School District
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2025 - Current
- Create a safe and nurturing learning environment for all children in the classroom.
- Assess student performance through formal tests and informal observations.
- Ensure alignment with district guidelines in daily lesson plans.
- Oversaw student progress, offering support as necessary.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and modify instructional methods to fit individual students' needs.
- Develop lesson plans that integrate mandated topics.
- Coordinated with teacher to develop and meet learning targets.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings.
- Follow school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Conduct formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress, and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to sustain a well-managed and encouraging classroom setting.
- Engage in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Led classroom instruction, engaging students through interactive learning methods.
- Encouraged growth through highlighting learning opportunities from errors.
Paraprofessional
North Kansas City School District
Kansas City, MO
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.
- Monitor student progress, and provide feedback to the lead teacher.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Support the classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Assisted with classroom management and behavior modification techniques.
- Observed student progress and reported back to teachers.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
Operations Team Lead
Trinity Logistics
Kansas City, MO
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Trained, mentored, and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance, identified areas of improvement, and communicated plans to employees.
- Optimized team performance by training new hires on the use of equipment, standard procedures, and organizational policies.
Director of Operations
Trinity Logistics
Kansas City, MO
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
- Improved training to reduce knowledge gaps and eliminate performance roadblocks.
- Led and fostered a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and open communication.
Education
M.Ed - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2025
Bachelor of Science - General Business Administration
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI05.2003
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Individualized support
Timeline
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
North Kansas City School District
01.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
North Kansas City School District
12.2021 - 12.2024
Operations Team Lead
Trinity Logistics
05.2021 - 09.2021
Director of Operations
Trinity Logistics
08.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - General Business Administration
University of Wisconsin - Stout
M.Ed - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
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