Customer Service-Oriented Educator Seeking Change
Resume:
KIRSTEN C. HOELTERHOFF
P R O F E S S I O N A L S U MMARY
Dedicated and experienced educator with a passion for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. My goal is to create a classroom community in which each student feels safe, supported, and can achieve their personal best. My expertise in classroom management and differentiated instruction creates significant achievement for my students. Excel at communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring a classroom community where students thrive. E X P E R I E N C E
Kindergarten Teacher
Leslie Lewis Elementary School Chicago, Illinois August 2021 - August 2025 Special Education Teacher
Leslie Lewis Elementary School Chicago, Illinois January 2018 - June 2021 Kindergarten Teacher
Donald J. Marquez Charter School Chicago, Illinois August 2013 - June 2016 Established a structured and positive classroom environment that provided students with tools for social and academic growth Adapted scripted curriculums to meet the needs of students, aligned to Common Core Standards, and created authentic learning experiences Implemented flexible seating arrangements to support students with various learning styles to increase student engagement
Designed and implemented hands-on literacy and math learning centers that were differentiated within student groupings to increase instructional levels. Collaborated with parents and guardians to create a strong home-school connection
Collaborated with general education teachers to modify curriculum and support student learning goals
Managed and tracked student progress using data tracking systems resulting in 85% of students meeting or exceeding academic goals Assisted with classroom management and behavior support resulting in improved student engagement and participation
Created individualized behavior management systems to support students' abilities to regulate emotions and increase academic engagement and achievement utilizing the PBIS framework (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of academic and play based learning activities to maximize the learning of 32 English Language Learners
Increased English Language Learners confidence and proficiency through phonemic awareness activities, differentiated phonics instruction, and vocabulary work
Collaborated with the primary team to identify and address the academic and language development needs of students to increase students' overall achievement
Utilized and interpreted data from daily, formative, and summative assessments to guide my instruction to support students' academic needs S K I L L S
Classroom management
Collaboration with educators
Data analysis
Differentiated instruction
Behavior management
Social-emotional learning
Phonemic awareness
E D U C A T I O N
Master of Education
Special Education with LBS1
Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois
May 2017
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Elementary Education
Michigan State University, East
Lansing, Michigan
May 2013
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
• AZ - Moderate/Severe Disabilities,
PreK-12
• AZ - Standard Professional Mild/Mod
Spec Ed, K-12
• IL - Special Education Teacher
Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1)
Endorsement Certified in K-21
• AZ & IL - Standard Professional
Educator License (PEL)
• AZ & IL - Elementary Education
Certified in K – 5, all subjects, 6 – 8
self-
contained classrooms
• American Red Cross First Aid and
CPS (infant, child, and adult)
C O N T A C T
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Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
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