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, AZ12.2006
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
- Colorado Elementary Education (K-6)
- Read Act Certification
- Orton Gillingham Basic
- Orton Gillingham Morphology
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