JODI VANDERHEIDEN

4323 Mason Lane NE, St. Michael, MN 55376 H: 763-497-1333 C: 612-201-2054 jodiv@stma.k12.mn.us

Objective

A rewarding position in a district which thrives on best practice instruction where my knowledge of data driven
instruction and my drive for building meaningful relationship with students and staff can flourish.

Professional Profile

Experienced teacher with 16 years of experiences in facilitating staff, delivering quality instruction, and creating
curriculum.
Organized * Responsible * Positive * Loyal
Professional Experience

Sixth Grade Teacher 2003 -- Present
St. Michael-Albertville School District St. Michael, MN
Selected as 2006 LEEA Teacher of the Year by colleagues.
Created curriculum and wrote curriculum map for 6
th
grade math.
Wrote and utilized formative assessments to gauge student learning and shape instruction.
Developed and implemented leadership curriculum for 8
th
grade students who mentor incoming 5
th
grade
students.
Represented certified staff on the Negotiations Team: eight years.
Created an effective remedial curriculum focused on improving students basic math skills.
Collaborated to organize, write curriculum for, and teach Math Academy: four years.
Coached 8
th
grade volleyball: three years.
Lead Site Council as President and Vice President.
Facilitated a PLC for the districts Middle School teachers after attending Resource Region 7 Math and Science
Teacher Academy.
Organized a three day, two night environmental learning trip to Long Lake Conservation Center.

6
th
and 2
nd
Grade Teacher 1997 -- 2003
Wayzata Public Schools Plymouth, MN
Organized five day environmental learning trip to Eagle Bluff for 240 students.
Developed science curriculum to supplement the FOSS curriculum.
Worked cooperatively with my team to differentiate math curriculum in sixth and second grade.
Taught Restitution Classes to staff members after attending training on Control Theory and Restitution.

Teaching Assistant 1994 -- 1996
St. Bartholomews Catholic School Wayzata, MN
Provided effective instruction in 1
st
, 2
nd
, 4
th
, and 5
th
grade classrooms.
Adapted spelling, social studies, and math curricula to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Maintained flexible scheduling to meet the needs of multiple instructors.

Education

Master of Arts: Elementary Education 2003
St. Marys University Winona, MN

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education 1993
University of Minnesota- Mankato Mankato, MN

Associate of Arts: Pre- Elementary Education 1991
Rochester Community College Rochester, MN