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Andrea Hinz

Arvada,CO

Summary

Dedicated teacher possessing expertise in classroom management, curriculum design and development and differentiated instruction. Enthusiastic educator with over 10 years of experience with Professional Learning Communities and data analysis, skillful in designing challenging and enriching activities for students. Commended for flexible teaching style and willingness to work beyond call of duty, looking to transition into an instructional coach position.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gifted and Talented Teacher 2nd and 3rd Grade

Hackberry Hill Elementary
08.2016 - Current
  • Member of School Leadership Team tasked with supporting school leadership in collaborative decision making and creating/presenting professional development to staff
  • Participated in PLCs analyzing data to plan units and drive instructional practices
  • Motivated students through data collection and goal-setting
  • Mentored teachers in instruction and classroom management
  • Attended both PLC Summit and RTI Institute as member of leadership team
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans, focusing on individual student needs and learning styles for maximum growth
  • Served as advocate for gifted learners within school community by promoting awareness of their unique needs and challenges
  • Utilized differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring each student''s unique needs were met and promoting academic success
  • Established strong relationships with parents and caregivers through regular communication about student progress and goals
  • Fostered positive classroom environment that encouraged open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect among students
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
  • Participated in Student Studies team centered on emotional, behavioral, and academic needs of all students
  • Implemented project-based learning approaches to promote creativity, problem-solving abilities, and deeper understanding of course material.

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Stevens Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
  • Participated in PLCs analyzing data to plan units and drive instructional practices
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
  • Employed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students

Elementary Teacher, 2nd and 4th Grade

San Tan Elementary School
01.2010 - 06.2015
  • Participated in PLCs analyzing data to plan units and drive instructional practices
  • Promoted positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes
  • Co-created curriculum maps and unit templates
  • Administration and development of classroom assessments (both standardized and non-standardized)
  • Utilized differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring each student''s unique needs were met and promoting academic success
  • Served on Student Studies Team (MTSS)

Elementary Teacher, 2nd and 4th Grade

Walker Butte K-8
01.2007 - 06.2009
  • Promoted positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members
  • Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles
  • Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain orderly and focused learning environment
  • Served on Student Studies Team (MTSS)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12.2006

Skills

  • Inquiry-Based Teaching
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Relationship Building
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Student Engagement
  • Team Collaboration
  • Gifted Education Strategies
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Instructional Design
  • Twice-Exceptional Support
  • Goal Setting and Tracking
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Creating Formative and Summative Assessments
  • Creating Unit Planning Documents
  • Trauma Informed Teaching
  • Leadership

Certification

  • Colorado Elementary Education (K-6)
  • Read Act Certification
  • Orton Gillingham Basic
  • Orton Gillingham Morphology

Trainings


  • Leader in Me
  • Adaptive Schools
  • Depth and Complexity
  • Thinking Maps
  • Write From the Beginning
  • The Summit on PLC at Work
  • RTI at Work
  • Marzano Academic Vocabulary
  • Depth of Knowledge Questioning
  • Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures
  • OG Basic and Morphology
  • Science of Reading
  • Illustrative Math
  • HMH Into Reading
  • DIBELS 8
  • Lexia Core 5

References

Don Klene

Principal

Hackberry Hill Elementary

720-988-5558


Molly Kehl

Instructional Coach 

Hackberry Hill Elementary

303-908-1628


Stefanie Renquist

Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher

Hackberry Hill Elementary 

303-910-9267


Timeline

Gifted and Talented Teacher 2nd and 3rd Grade

Hackberry Hill Elementary
08.2016 - Current

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Stevens Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2016

Elementary Teacher, 2nd and 4th Grade

San Tan Elementary School
01.2010 - 06.2015

Elementary Teacher, 2nd and 4th Grade

Walker Butte K-8
01.2007 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Arizona State University

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