Colleen Hetzel is seeking a PreK-3rd grade teaching position. She has a Master's degree in Inclusive Early Childhood Education from Mount St. Joseph University and is currently student teaching in a first grade classroom. Hetzel has experience as a substitute teacher, Head Start teacher, and long-term substitute for a Pre-K special needs classroom. She is skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and incorporating technology into lessons.

1. Colleen B. Hetzel 718 Pontius Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233 (513)310-6981 colleen.hetzel@msj.edu
Professional Profile
Creative, experienced professional possess highly motivated work ethic. Successful communicator with refined
collaboration skills seeking a PreK-3rd grade teaching position to apply current knowledge and relevant experience to
all facets of a daily instructional setting. Equipped with a vast array of employment skills including:
 Highly effective classroom management techniques
 Ability to plan and implement quality, relevant curriculum based lessons
 Current knowledge of effective ways to incorporate district learning goals in the classroom
 Proven success with utilizing student friendly learning scales
 Resourceful when applying technology use in the classroom
Education
Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH
Master of Arts in Inclusive Early Childhood Education; anticipated August 2015
GPA: 3.9/4.0
College of Mount St. Joseph Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor of Arts/ Interior Design; May 1991
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Licensure
Ohio Assessments for Educators, passed August 2014
PreK-3rd
grade Licensure, anticipated May 2015
Student Teaching
Monfort Heights Elementary, Northwest Local School District, Cincinnati, OH
Student Teacher, First Grade, January 2015 –current
 Develop, present, and implement multi-modal lessons to first grade class in general education subject areas
 Collaborate with mentor teacher, other staff, related service providers, and building principals
 Organize, implement, and direct cooperative learning groups in Mathematics and Reading
 Maintain effective classroom management techniques that increases the fluidity of the classroom
 Attended Marzano based professional training day
Related Employment History
The Center for Collaborative Solutions, Cincinnati, OH
Multi-District Substitute, December 2013-current
 Provide effective instruction to assigned class in the absence of the general education instructor
 Utilize classroom management skills to foster a greater learning environment
 Offer consistent dependability and reliability
Hamilton County Educational Service Center, Cincinnati, OH
Head Teacher- Pre-School Head Start, August 2014-November 2014
 Maintained accurate files of federally mandated paperwork that met compliance requirements
 Facilitated home visits, parent teacher conferences and monthly parent meetings
 Effectively collaborated with staff, related support services, and administration
 Planned, implemented, and delivered developmentally appropriate lessons that incorporated student learning
objectives and curriculum of the program into large group, small group, and 1:1 instruction

2. Colleen B. Hetzel 718 Pontius Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233 (513)310-6981 colleen.hetzel@msj.edu
The Center for Collaborative Solutions, Cincinnati, OH
Teacher, Pre-K Special Needs: Long Term Substitute Placement, February 2014-June 2014
 Maintained ongoing assessments required for progress monitoring and data tracking needs of SLOs, TBTs, and
district report cards
 Planned, delivered, and implemented relevant technologically based lessons
 Established curriculum based center activities to help guide student’s understanding of learning goals and objectives
 Guided students in using and maintaining student friendly rubrics
 Fostered community involvement by collaborating, organizing, and implementing a Grandparents Day and Spring
Musical program
Practicum Placements
Assumption Early Learning Program, Mt. Healthy City Schools, Cincinnati, OH
Practicum teacher, Pre-school placement, August 2014-November 2014
 Created and utilized classroom schedules that incorporated Boardmaker software
 Utilized strategies to increase students print awareness abilities
Houston Early Learning Program, Northwest Local School District, Cincinnati, OH
Practicum teacher, Pre-school placement, January 2014-May 2014
 Provided instruction for and maintained student generated journals
St. William Autism Program, Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati, OH
Practicum teacher, Kindergarten-fourth grade placement, August 2013-December 2013
 Gained relevant knowledge of how to write ETR’s, IEP’s and 504 plans
Other Employment History
Hair We Are!, Cincinnati, OH
Managing Nail Technician, December 1994-December 2013
 Provided excellent client service
 Delivered first class client retention rate
 Created a positive salon experience for all clients and salon team members
Related Community Service History
Admissions Committee Chairperson, Oak Hills Dance Team, 2011-current
 Coordinate and manage admissions entrances at competitions
Parent Volunteer School Workroom, Oak Hills Local School District, 2006-2009
 Collated, copied, and laminated projects for teacher use in the classroom
 Worked independently and with volunteers
Education Committee Member, Shiloh United Methodist Church, 2000-2009
 Attended monthly meeting focused on educational requirements and opportunities for Sunday school children
 Implemented and helped operate outreach programs for Sunday school children
 Successfully communicated with many different age groups
Vacation Bible School Teacher, Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1998-2009
 Taught Vacation Bible School curriculum to various age groups
 Planned classroom experiences that corresponded to Vacation Bible School theme for the week