Renee Hvizdak
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic and high performing professional with 20+ years of experience in leading, mentoring, and molding adolescent and young adults. Very driven, creative and abstract instructor that is extremely reliable, self-sufficient and capable of managing and performing complex tasks in stressful environments. Proven track record of raising student performance and building confidence in educational learning. Superior ability to work independently or as part of a team, maintaining a keen eye for detail, and enthusiastically collaborating to achieve a larger overall objective.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-3 Math Groups Teacher
The Vanguard School
08.2023 - Current
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans for 12 students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Assistant Teacher/Secondary Aide
The Vanguard School
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Supported teachers in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development and provided additional mentoring based on student evaluations.
- Maintained classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
- Assisted/led lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Kept records of 5student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
Military Police Squad Leader
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2002 - 11.2013
- Leveraged 11+ year Air Force tenure to manage training program for all employees. Mentored over 350 employees each week by creating training events and evaluating each individual on measured objectives.
- Developed, analyzed, and implemented security response policies and legal procedures to share with local and state law enforcement agencies.
- Attention to detail and decisiveness culminated in selection as event coordinator for installation. Wrote and directed hundreds of special and official event documents on a weekly basis while collaborating with other organizations as well as local law enforcement agencies.
- Led 15-person squad on 120 combat patrols in Iraq while managing $300,000 in equipment; led to recognition as the unit’s supervisor (NCO) of the year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL09.2013
Skills
- Academic Development
- Student-centered learning
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative Teaching
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Administrative Support
- Child Protection
- Parent and Caregiver Relations
Certification
- Passed Math Praxis 5903
- Praxis certificate in Algebraic Thinking
Awards
- Awarded Army Commendation Medal
- Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters
- Awarded Army Achievement Medal
- Awarded Combat Readiness Medal
- Awarded Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Timeline
K-3 Math Groups Teacher
The Vanguard School
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher/Secondary Aide
The Vanguard School
07.2018 - 05.2022
Military Police Squad Leader
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2002 - 11.2013
- Passed Math Praxis 5903
- Praxis certificate in Algebraic Thinking
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University Colorado Colorado Springs
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
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