1. Belinda L. Van Hercke
15225 W. 139
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Terrace; Olathe, Kansas 66062; 913-829-9492; belvanh@gmail.com
Profile
Dedicated and effective educator with business and technology education and experience.
Adept at planning and organizing multiple tasks. Very flexible and used to working in a fast-
paced environment
Relevant Skills
 Demonstrates strong leadership skills as member of Building Leadership Team,
Cooperating Teacher to two student teachers, assessment contact, and NEA
Representative
 Proficient at implementing new teaching strategies and utilizing technology to enhance
learning
 Nine years of business experience working with telecommunications and data technology
 Experience working with customers and vendors to resolve complex technical problems
 Team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
 Superb verbal and written communication skills
 Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook
Professional Experience
Elementary School Teacher Aug. 2008 – May 2016
Olathe School District Olathe, Kansas
 Design and create daily lesson plans using research-based techniques and strategies for
all subjects, aligned with Common Core State Standards for KS
 Integrate technology into each lesson such as Smart Notebook and iPads
 Analyze data from various sources including: district and state assessments, subject
tests, classroom performance, etc. to drive instruction and make strategic decisions
about student progress
 Plan and conduct small group and individual activities based on differentiated learning
needs
 Communicate effectively with parents, principal, and co-workers; and publish weekly
newsletter
 Mentor education students by hosting student teachers, and other practicum students;
model teaching strategies, help plan and evaluate lessons, and provide feedback to
student teachers
 Taught reading strategies to other teachers during professional development as part of
the Active Literacy Learning Committee
Substitute Teacher/Computer Lab Substitute Jan. 2001 – May 2008
Olathe School District Olathe, Kansas
 Adapted to new situations on a daily basis in order to teach grades Pre-K through 6
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grade at all elementary schools, including Title 1
 Quickly learned lesson plans, practiced classroom management, and communicated with
the principal and other staff members
 Taught computer lab classes using district approved software and curriculum

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Cardholder Services Staffing Manager Jan. 1994 – Jan. 1995
GE Capital/Monogram Retailer Credit Services Merriam, Kansas
 Analyzed traffic studies and historical information, including: call flows, trends, and
exceptions
 Provided information to department managers, for appropriate staffing in call center, to
meet the needs of Montgomery Ward stores across the country
 Liaison between the Customer Service and Telecommunications Departments
Telecommunications Specialist Apr. 1990 – Jan. 1994
GE Capital/Monogram Retailer Credit Services Merriam, Kansas
 Provided effective problem determination and resolution concerning various voice and
data hardware, software, and application components
 Trained to make adds, changes, and updates to AT&T System 85, PCs, Davox terminals
and controllers and Infobot automated answering equipment
 Worked with vendors to resolve technical issues, updated software, and generated daily
reports
 Point of contact for Customer Service and Collections managers for all technical
problems between 2:00 pm – 12:00 am.
Facilities and Equipment Coordinator Mar. 1986 – Apr. 1990
Dodson Insurance Group Kansas City, Missouri
 Managed the company’s telecommunications system including: the purchase and
installation of the Automated Attendant, Telephone Switch, Voice Mail System, T1 lines
and long distance services
 Performed all programming and cross-connects related to moves, adds, and changes of
telephones
 Handled all employee training and problems related to the phone system and work
station functionality
 Coordinated entire departmental moves, including: work station lay-outs, furniture
inventory and ordering, cable requirements, supervision of assembly, and customer
satisfaction
 Taught myself to use AutoCAD software to enter physical structure of building, modular
furniture layout, and component inventory
Education
Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS
Attended: Aug. 2004 - Dec. 2006
Certification: Kansas Teaching Licensure (K-6), GPA 4.0
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Attended: Aug. 1981 – May, 1984, Graduated May, 1984
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration, Major: Marketing, GPA 3.6
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS
Attended: 1980 – 1981, GPA 3.9
Core Accomplishments
 Scored in the top 15% of all test takers on the Principles of Learning and Teaching test
 Outstanding Substitute Teacher, Jan. 2002 & Apr. 2005