BRANDIE HIDINGER
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PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
Enthusiastic School Teacher with 20 years of experience implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student learning, academic performance and making students college and career ready.
EXPERIENCE
Taos Municipal Schools – Teacher
310 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571 March 2020 to May 2024
Gadsden Independent Schools - Teacher
4950 McNutt Road Sunland Park, NM 88063 August 2018 to March 2020
Ruidoso Municipal Schools – Teacher
200 Horton Circle, Ruidoso NM 88345 August 2014 to May 2015
Questa Independent School District – Teacher August 2016 to May 2018
State Highway 522, #4Wildcat Rd, Questa, NM 87556 February 2013 to May 2014
Gadsden Independent Schools - Teacher
4950 McNutt Road Sunland Park, NM 88063 July 2002 to February 2013
DUTIES
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Developing and delivering productive lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Provide appropriate feedback on work.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare classroom for class activities.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
EDUCATION
MAY 2007
MASTERS OF ARTS, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
My major was Curriculum and Instruction but also obtained enough credit hours as a Reading Specialist.
MAY 2002
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE, New mexico state univeristy, las cruces, nm
Elementary Education – K - 8
MAY 1995
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Gadsden high school, anthony, nm
SKILLS
Diverse classroom settings
Testing and grading
Strong written and verbal communicator
Student-centered learning
Instructional best practices
Student engagement
TESOL certification
Standardized testing
Data management
Creative learning strategies
Classroom discipline
Positive reinforcement
Managing classroom for diverse populations
Age-appropriate lesson planning
Experience with special-needs students
RTI familiarity
Positive learning environment
Differentiation
CERTIFICATIONS
NEW MEXICO TEACHING LICENSE – LEVEL III
TESOL, LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES ENDORSEMENTS
NATIONAL BOARD FOR TEACHING PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, LITERACY: READING/LANGUAGE ARTS/EARLY AND MIDDLE CHILDHOOD: CERTIFIED