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HEATHER A.
HILGENDORF

Phone: (256) 945-0964

Email: hah0012@uah.edu
Address: 112 Bibb Dr. Madison, AL 35758

Profile

It is my belief that all children can learn and my intention as a teacher is to create an
environment where learning is viewed as not only an exciting venture, but an attainable
goal. In understanding that all children differ in their progress achievement in education, I
also understand that each child will have different milestones that can be celebrated and
praised. The feeling of achievement and success, no matter how small it seems, is
addictive and contagious. My goal as a teacher is to inspire, encourage, and promote
learning for all students and make personal connections with their experiences in order to
motivate them further.

Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville, B.A. in Elementary Education

Concentration in Collaborative Education

Endorsements: Elementary K-6, Special Education K-6
College of Education Deans List recipient

Work Experience
Substitute Teacher, Rise School Huntsville, AL 2015-2016

Performed all the necessary daily tasks and utilized the skills of a regular teacher, such as whole group and
small group instruction, behavior management, and time management as well as providing appropriate
accommodations.

Teaching Experience
Throughout my five semesters in the UAH Education program, I have spent over 400 hours in both the general education
and special education classrooms. I have spent time in Huntsville City, Madison County and Madison City Schools.

Student Teaching Experience: Madison City Schools

Heritage Elementary, Grade 5

Instructed 27 students in a general education 5th grade classroom

Created and taught lessons in all core subjects
Created and implemented a behavior management system to enhance the instructional setting
Developed and implemented a differentiated learning environment.
Participated and attended in-service programs, faculty meetings, and parent-teacher conferences

Madison Elementary, K-4, Special Education-Collaborative

Instructed 17 students in a collaborative K-4 Special Education classroom

Developed and implemented lessons based off student IEP goals and benchmarks.
Collaborated with general education teachers to develop lessons to enhance student learning.
Attended IEP meetings including initial referrals, eligibility, and annual IEP meetings.
Participated and attended in-service programs and faculty meetings.

Volunteer Experience
Camp Autism Smiles, Camp Counselor, Childrens Harbor, AL Spring 2015

Skills

Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications, Interactive Whiteboards, Document Cameras, Interactive Classroom
Management Applications, and Website Design

Community Involvement
I am an active member of my church and work with our childrens programs as a Sunday school teacher.