Heidi Hulst

Experience

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  National Heritage Academies

  Aug 2000 - now

  Teacher

  Create and administer lesson plans for 30+ students, in all academic, social, and emotional areas. Manage and model relationships within the classroom. Safely and successfully communicate strengths and concerns effectively with parents and administration to ensure high student performance. Prepare students for mandatory standardized testing required by the state of Michigan.o Mentored/Coached student teachers/new teachers/support staff o Developed K-8 curriculum that focused on enriching learning in English Language Artso Metrics Tracking: Over 80% of students exceeded academic growth expectations yearly, showing exemplary performanceo Relationship Building with students, families, staff, and community; focused on mutual respect, trust, and appreciationo Professional Development Training: Conflict Resolution, Growth Mindset Philosophies, Inquiry Learning (Coaching), Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Trauma Informed Pedagogy, Framework for Understanding Povertyo Data Analysis: Analyzed complexity of assessable standards and adjusted instruction to address deficiencies, metric targets, and student capabilityo Time Management: Established, modeled, and practiced highly effective routines and procedures to maximize use of time and resourceso Mentored/Coached: Provided students with specific, actionable feedback to develop self-regulation and intrinsic motivationo Cooperatively developed a positive workplace culture, supporting DEIB initiatives, throughout the school and within the self-managed classroom Show less