Heather Schindeler
Teacher
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Highlands School
Edmonton
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Planning, instructing, assessing, and communicating with students and parents of grade 7, 8 and 9 science, math, culinary arts, physical education, health, sewing, and fibre arts students.
- Developed and maintained an inclusive classroom while instructing different grades and abilities simultaneously.
- Adapted best teaching practices and instruction to meet needs of individual learners.
- Collaborated with Math and Science departments for planning long term goals and assessments.
- Volunteered driver for sports teams.
- Volunteered supervisor for Grade 9 farewell night.
- Coordinated and contributed to catchment COOP - Mental Health for Students.
- Completed Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Training.
Teacher
Elizabeth Finch
Edmonton, AB
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons for Math, Language Arts, Social, Science, Art and French at grade 5 level to meet provincial standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Administered and assessed Provincial Achievement Tests.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Teacher
Michael Phair School
Edmonton, AB
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons for Math and Science at grade 7 level online to meet provincial standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher
Argyll Center
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed lesson plans and instructed Parent Directed students at Argyll Center grade 4, 5, and 6 in Language Arts, and Science.
- Coordinated school-wide field trips for all students of Argyll Centre.
- Developed lesson plans, Instructed and assessed Teacher Directed students grade 4,5,6 in Language Arts, Science, and Social.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
CO - OP Program Coordinator
Argyll Center
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Instructed and assisted with development of curriculum of the high school CO - OP Program.
- Maintained constant contact and feedback with all students and their employers through google classroom, weekly job site visits, and monthly call back days.
Teacher
Dan Knott Junior High
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Developed adaptable curricular programs, planning, instructing, assessing and communicating with students and parents of grade 7 and 8 Science, grade 7.
- Health, and grade 7, 8, and 9 Art.
- Developed and maintained an inclusive learning environment. Participated in school wide group collaborations, initiated student participation in the Royal Canadian Legion Poster Contest, aided in planning and executing open house events, and participated in extracurricular events such as school dances and awards ceremony.
Teacher
Balwin School
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Developed curricular programs, planning, instructing, assessing and communicating with students and parents of grade 7, 8, Step 3 and Step 4.
- Language Arts, grade 6, 7, 8, 9 Art and grade 7, 8, and 9 Visual Communications.
- Developed and maintained an inclusive classroom while instructing different grades and abilities simultaneously.
- Adapted best teaching practices and instruction to meet the needs of individual learners.
- Participated in New Teacher Induction Program, school wide group collaborations, completed Response Ability Pathways program and attended Understanding by Design seminar.
Teacher
TD Baker Junior High
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Developed curricular programs, planning, instructing, assessing and communicating with students and parents of grade 7 Language Arts and grade 7, 8, and 9 Drama students.
- Participated in many extracurricular activities; supervision for track and field event, Citadel Theatre Club, and the school play.
- Collaborated with the Language Arts department for planning long term goals and best assessment practices.
- Participated in the New Teacher Induction Program and attended ELAC.
Teacher
TD Baker Junior High
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2007 - 04.2008
- Planning, instructing, assessing, and communicating with students and parents of grade 7, 8 and 9 art students, and grade 8 Language Arts students
- Collaborated with the Language Arts department for planning long term goals and assessments
- Participated in the Open House event by creating and constructing the program guide and art gallery
- Volunteered to coach the Junior Girls’ Volleyball team
- Volunteered to do makeup for the school play.
Substitute Teacher
Edmonton Public Schools
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2015 - Current
- Instructing variety of grades (5,7,8,9) and abilities (ELL, hearing impaired, etc.) in a variety of subjects ; Math, Science, Language Arts, Art, and Health.
- Maintaining classroom management, and developing respectful and cooperative rapport with students.
- Creating ongoing and open communication with teachers I am assisting.
- Creating and instructing Language Arts lessons for grade 4,5,6,7,8,9 for on-line classes.
- Managing class instruction using BlackBoard, posting lessons and providing feedback using Moodle
- Developing and maintaining open communication with students/parents of on-line classes.
- Instructed classes for LY Carins' Transition Support Program.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta 05.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama, Art
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB 09.1988 - 05.1995
Advanced Diploma -
Brooks Composite High School
Brooks, AB 09.1988 - 06.1991
Skills
Interpersonal Skills; developing and collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration
Organizational Skills- Effectively organize planning and assessment resources and tracking progress in a timely manner
Classroom Management- Effective classroom management and the use of behavioural strategies in order to maintain a positive, inclusive, collaborative, and productive learning environment
Technology - Knowledgable and effective use of classroom technology; Chrome books, smart board, computer
Knowledgable and effective use of Power School, SIS, Microsoft Office, and Google applications
Cooperative and productive member of a learning communityAdaptable
Timeline
Teacher
Highlands School
02.2022 - 06.2024
Teacher
Elizabeth Finch
11.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
Michael Phair School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Teacher
Argyll Center
09.2019 - 05.2020
CO - OP Program Coordinator
Argyll Center
01.2019 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Edmonton Public Schools
01.2015 - Current
Teacher
Dan Knott Junior High
09.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher
Balwin School
09.2010 - 04.2011
Teacher
TD Baker Junior High
09.2009 - 06.2010
Teacher
TD Baker Junior High
04.2007 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Education -
University of Alberta
05.2003 - 05.2005
Advanced Diploma -
Brooks Composite High School
09.1988 - 06.1991
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama, Art
University of Lethbridge
09.1988 - 05.1995