Diane Lindwall
Napa
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Pope Valley Elementary School, recognized for expertise in collaborative learning and mentorship. Successfully enhanced student literacy through innovative strategies while maintaining effective communication with parents. Committed to continuous improvement and adaptability, contributing to student success across diverse learning environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Pope Valley Elementary School
Pope Valley
08.2005 - Current
- Currently teaching 6th-8th grades
- Recent experience teaching TK-2nd grades
- Several years teaching 4th-6th grades
- Facilitated collaborative learning experiences in grades TK through eighth grade
- Collaboration with cooperating teachers and staff in planning and monitoring student goals and success in all areas of learning.
- Training and Practice with PBIS and MTSS school wide including monthly Data Teams meetings with Staff
- Mentor to student teachers from Pacific Union College in Angwin.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Teacher
Napa Valley Unified School District
Napa
08.2002 - 06.2004
- First-grade teacher at Phillips-Edison Charter School, 2002-2003.
- Edison training for all subjects, including Step Up to Writing.
- Beginning Teacher Participant in Napa County, BTSA.
- Kindergarten and second-grade teacher at Pueblo Vista Alternative, 2003-2004.
- Direct parent volunteers daily in the classroom.
- Second-Year Teacher Participant in Napa County BTSA.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - MSCLAD Teaching Credential
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies And Planning
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05-2001
Associate of Arts - General Education, Social And Behavioral Science
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA12-1998
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Mentorship
- Parent communication
- Completed BTSA (beginning teacher support and assessment) program
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Lifelong Learning
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- Continuous improvement
- Literacy for All and Structured Literacy
- Momentum Writing Strategies
- Writer's Revolution Strategies
Affiliations
- Napa County 4H leader since 1995
- Napa County 4H Camp and Clover Bud (Day Camp for Littles) Leader
- Promote Leadership with teen members to develop successful CAmp Programs
Professional References
- Hannah Schlieder, Teacher, hanroseschlieder@gmail.com 707-360-5448
- Ashley Toscani, Teacher, cooperash10@gmail.com 707-227-4154
- Susan Eakle, Retired Teacher, Eak@napanet.net 707-339-0967
Timeline
Teacher
Pope Valley Elementary School
08.2005 - Current
Teacher
Napa Valley Unified School District
08.2002 - 06.2004
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - MSCLAD Teaching Credential
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies And Planning
Sonoma State University
Associate of Arts - General Education, Social And Behavioral Science
Napa Valley College