VICTORIA
224 Eastern Ave NE
VL
LEINDECKER
OBJECTIVE
Responsible and dedicated with a professional attitude and the heart to shape young minds
into knowledgeable and hardworking individuals.
SKILLS
• Involvement with students of
different ethnic and
socioeconomic backgrounds
• Experience accommodating
students with special needs in the
classroom
• Emphasis on integrated science
• Knowledge of Apple, SMART and
Microsoft technologies
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
• Football Coach at Godfrey-Lee
Middle School • February 2015 –
October 2015
• Grand Valley State University
Dance Troupe Choreographer
and Fundraising Committee
Member • 2012-2014
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
• Calvin Terrell—Diversity Training
• Fire Up Conference • September
& March 2018
• PBIS Training
• Project Based Learning
• First Aid / CPR Certified
• EDUStaff Training Modules
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
248-412-3299
smithve@mail.gvsu.edu
https://victorialeindecker.weebly.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science • December 2015 •
Grand Valley State University
• Major in Allied Health Science with Minors in Biology and
Psychology
• GV Laker Scholarship Awarded 2012-2015
Master of Arts in Elementary Education•
In Progress • Grand Valley State University
• Earning teaching certificate through GVSU’s Graduate
Teacher Certification program Winter of 2018.
• Teachable Major completed in Integrated Science
EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching • Grand Rapids Public Schools •
August 2017 – March 2018
• Created and implemented curriculum derived from national
and state standards
• Explored the usage of new technology to increase student
engagement
• Created a classroom community that valued kindness,
responsibility and respect
• Provided extra support to students with ESL backgrounds
Lead Teacher • Tutor Time Learning Center •
August 2014 – August 2017
• Engaged young learners in exploratory curriculum with
opportunities for artistic expression
• Monitor and document student progress and development
• Position required timeliness, flexibility and organizational
skills