Victoria Lynn Heldt

5702 Angola Road Number 16

Toledo, Ohio 43615
Cellular (517) 605-7250
E-mail: v.heldt77@gmail.com

Professional Objective
Motivated, dedicated, and highly qualified Special Education, Language Arts, and
Elementary educator seeks the opportunity to foster and facilitate students in
learning, while providing a student-focused, innovated, and engaging learning
environment daily.
Skills and Qualifications
*Resident Educator Mentor
*Data Driven Instruction
*Classroom Management Facilitator
*Individualized Education Writer and Facilitator
*Differentiated Instruction
*Responsive Classroom Manager (PBIS)
*Innovative Lesson Planner
*Intervention Response Team Member
*LETRS Certified (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)

Certifications
Michigan Certification
Elementary K-5 (All Subjects)
Language Arts (BX) 6-8
Reading Specialist (BR) K-12
Special Education : (LD) K-12

Expiration Date: 6/30/2018

Ohio Certification
Expiration Date: 6/30/2021
Early Childhood P-3
Early Childhood Generalist 4 and 5
Middle Childhood 4-9 Reading and Language Arts
Reading K-12 Endorsement

Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate)

Education
Siena Heights University: Special Education Endorsement, Adrian, Michigan

May 2016

Siena Heights University: Master of Arts Degree, Adrian Michigan

December 2011

Siena Heights University: Bachelor of Arts Degree, Adrian, Michigan

December 2004

Experience in Education
Fourth Grade Teacher, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
August 2014 - Present
I teach all subjects to fourth grade students. Create innovative weekly lesson plans. Attend
Teacher-Based Teams two times a month. Administer the end of the year Ohio Air Tests for
Reading, Math, and Social Studies. Work collaboratively with the special education teacher,
school psychologist, speech pathologist, administrations, and other teachers.

Elementary Teacher, Horizon Science Academy-Toledo Downtown, Toledo, Ohio

August 2011- August 2014
I taught all subjects to second and third graders. I modified my weekly lessons for my students
on an IEP. I prepared the lesson plans based on the Common Core Standards and used a
curriculum chosen by our sponsor. I also participated in GCC level meetings and Language Arts
Department meetings on a weekly basis. I mentored a first and third year teacher.

Language Arts Teacher, Englewood Peace Academy, Toledo, Ohio

March 2008-June 2008
Long-term substitute for middle school language arts and spelling classes. Administered the
Ohio Achievement and Stanford Tests. Monitored and maintained classroom grades and
expectations. Implemented lesson plans. Taught a Positive Actions class to sixth graders.

Special Education Teacher, The Manor, Jonesville, Michigan

August 2005 March 2008
Construct and implement Individualized Education and Transition Plans and lesson plans for
students with mental, behavioral and emotional impairments. Participate in treatment plans for
each student in the classroom. Supervise and evaluate rotating and teacher assistants in the
classroom. Test and evaluate new students in the classroom. Maintain and monitored class
records and reports of each individual student in the classroom. Facilitate a welcoming and
encouraging environment for students to reach their highest potential in the classroom.

Relevant Experience
Secretary/Board of Education Secretary, Englewood Peace Academy, Toledo, Ohio
July 2008-June 2010
Administrative Assistant to the director. Perform various tasks in assistance to run a smooth
operation of the directors office. Perform human resource duties for newly hired staff, which
may include: assisting with filling out paperwork, insurance forms, and collecting required
credentials. Monitor payroll and assist with payroll issues with current staff. In charge of
accounts receivable/payable. Count cash and make weekly deposits. Write purchase orders and
invoices. Order items and coordinate incoming products and orders. Keep meeting minutes
from staff and board meetings. Complete EMIS data entry and AOIS documentation. Answer
telephone; take messages, and various other requests made from the director.

Youth and Family Mentor, Behavior Educators, Adrian, Michigan

October 2000- May 2010
Supervised staff working with children during the summer camp program. Charted progress and
regress in campers. Monitor and modify substandard behavior of youths in Lenawee County.
Worked with a variety of children with many disabilities such as: Autism, PDD, ADD, ADHD,
ODD, OCD, Bipolar, and Anxiety. Many of the children need help with organization, study
skills, and reading tutoring skills. Help to meet team oriented goals for each child. Implement
plans to help reach those goals. Participate in a summer camp program designed to meet the
needs of behaviorally challenged children.

Teacher Assistant, Ruth McGregor Elementary, Sandcreek, Michigan

September 2002-January 2003

Assisted a third grade student with special needs. Planned directly with the special education
teacher. Implemented lessons to the student. Cooperatively work with the classroom teacher
and parents of the student.

References

Mark Sholl
Englewood Peace Academy
1701 Heatherdowns Blvd.
Toledo, Ohio 43614
Home (419) 382-9779
Former Director

Kathleen Jabour
The Manor
115 East Street
Jonesville, Michigan 49250
Work (517) 849-2151
Education Director

Jana Penrod
Behavior Educators
623 North Broad Street
Adrian, Michigan 49221
Work (517) 264-1313
Cellular (517) 403-1039
Director of Operations