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Mindy Hendrickson

Personal Statement and Objective

I strive to guide all learners to recognize their strengths and make connections between their current knowledge and new content and skills.

Positive, energetic, team player with strong background in training, program management, gifted and diversity program design and management, instructional design, delivery and evaluation; knowledge-sharing of best practices for professional development; and precision Internet research skills.
Experienced professional working in local government, academia, private, and non-profit sectors. Analytical, creative thinker with proven ability to communicate, build relationships and work with teams and individuals at all levels within an organization to bring about change that supports the organization’s strategic mission and goals.
Motivated self-starter who desires to work with others focused on making a difference transforming current state to the desired state for the betterment of individual learners, teams and organizations.

Proficiencies and Expert Abilities

I am a firm believer in lifetime learning, knowledge building and creatively enriched performance based achievement.

Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Applications, Internet research skills, preparing budgetary and operational forms, records, written and oral communication to expedite programs.

Expert Abilities

 Highly proficient in creative solution development, problem-solving skills, project and program management.
 Successful track record in Creative Program and Leadership Development Activity Management: Proficient at program assessment and evaluation, grant writing, creative programming and storytelling, professional conference and presentation development.
 Proven record on ability to develop, schedule, and organize programs in response to local needs using existing agencies and services whenever possible.
 High competencies in developing and implementing systems for assessing local resources, community needs and wants – then successfully working with administrations and staff to create and/or manage existing programs within budgeted resources to meet established mission and goals.

Education, Professional Development and Knowledge Building

Degree: B.S. Elementary Education; minor: Aesthetic Education (Interdisciplinary Studies with Arts Integration)

Certifications and Target Education:
 Kindergarten Endorsement U of M, Minneapolis
 Gifted/Talented Certificate, College of St. Thomas (pending)
 Arts Integration coursework, St. Mary’s University and others
 Peer Coaching and Responsive Classroom, St. Mary’s University

Professional Affiliations
 Minnesota Council for Gifted Talented
 Minnesota Educators for Gifted Talented
 Success Beyond The Classroom – Metro Wide Young Inventor’s Fair Board
 Gifted/Talented Advisory Council, Minneapolis

Publications, Leadership Development Presentations and Events

Publications:
 “Thinking Tools” for grades K-1 with Michele Dunn, for Gifted Talented Services of Minneapolis Public Schools – August 1990, updated to be included in the Minneapolis K-2 Catalyst Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Curriculum- September 1998
 “The Intersection of Somali and American Classroom Cultures” for Apple Valley/Eagan/Rosemount District 196, June 2008

Conference Presentations:
 National Conference of Gifted Talented – October 2001
 Catalyst – Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Curriculum
 Celebrating Successes in Educating African American children –April 1999
 Curriculum panel, representing Catalyst – Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Curriculum
 Minnesota Educators Gifted Talented – State –February 2000 & 2001
 Catalyst – Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Curriculum
 College of William and Mary National Curriculum Conference – March 2000
 Catalyst – Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Curriculum

Multi-Cultural Community Outreach / Event Planning:
 9 Monthly Family Education Title One Meetings with Classroom Student Showcase
 7 Yearly Gifted/Talented introduction nights
 6 Inter-generational Community events
 6 Full School Arts Integration Share-In productions
 5 City wide Family education and activity nights on Gifted/Talented issues
 3 City wide K-5 Invention Fairs with Family Education
 1 First breakfast Family Reading event with Lake Street library and MPS Nutrition Center
 1 First interdisciplinary math concepts and physical education performance and gallery
 1 First Cable TV production for Echo Park School: “Teaching Tales” from Japan & Liberia

Personal Development and Activities:
 Twin Cities Bike Club member
 Professional Storyteller
 Choreographer
 Choir member
 Director
 Lector
 Artist
 Actor

Grants and Awards

Grants:
 International Electronic and Electrical Engineers Pre-Collage Learning Grant - 2008
 Minnesota Young Audiences – 2007
 Bakken Museum of Electricity - 2003
 Children’s Theater – Adopt a School 1998
 Minnesota Arts Board – multiple artist residencies 1992 – 1997
 Imagination Grants – 1993 and 1997

Awards:
 My Minneapolis Public Schools Kindergarten class made the academic gains to be designated a class that "Beat The Odds" under No Child Left Behind guidelines – January 2007
 
Employment- Summary of Positions Held

Apple Valley/Eagan/Rosemount Public Schools, 2007-2008
 G/T Integration Enrichment Specialist for diverse learners K-3
Minneapolis Public Schools Teacher On Special Assignment, 1997-2000
 District G/T support for grades K-5
 District support for Cultural Competency
 Rolled out new G/T model for diverse learners, 15 new schools each year
Minneapolis Public Schools, 1985–2007
 Classroom Teacher Pre-K -3
 G/T Resource Teacher K-8
 Title One Resource Teacher grades K -8
 Families of Diversity Outreach Coordinator
Arts Integration Magnet School, 1993-1996
 Classroom Teacher Grade 2
 Title One & A.O.M. Teacher for grades K-5
 Drama Integration Specialist Grades K-5
Children’s Village Montessori, 1982-1985
 Humanities curriculum and Arts Integration for ages 2-6
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Venetie, AK,1980-1981
 First B.I.A. Kindergarten Teacher
 Language Arts, Social Studies, Arts Teacher grades 1-6

Special Appointments and Career Achievements

Recruited and appointed to become a trained Professional Champion to support my organization in presenting process improvement and knowledge on:

 Assessment of student strengths district-wide to better identify students of color for possible participation in Gifted/Talented Services in Minneapolis Public Schools.
 Demonstrating Multicultural Education for culturally diverse populations, providing modifications for the learning environment, curriculum, assessments, and teaching strategies.
 Identifying specific needs, targeting and teaching strategies to move an elementary school off of the No Child Left Behind – Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress designation.

Achieved success year after year in leading individuals and teams in creative collaborative development processes supporting their ability to successfully meet their goals

 Actively provided a leadership role for over 15 years as chair or co-chair of both the Professional Development and Arts committees at five schools. Successfully collaborated with school and district administration to assess staff, needs, interests and new responsibilities to best plan and present trainings and workshops.

 Successfully welcomed and mentored “new to work” teachers, staff members and volunteers of all ages, with a gift for supporting and nurturing them in a way that leads to self-discovery and development of their strengths. These relationships have benefited myself as a mentor, the volunteer; and, ultimately, the children.


 
Special Appointments and Career Achievements: Diversity and G/T Development and Deployment

Educator on Special Assignment August 1998 – July 2001

 Successfully collaborated on an ongoing basis with specific schools and a variety of departments in regards to their goals, curriculum, evaluation, assessment and professional development.

 Actively supported the director of Gifted/Talented services in the rollout of new insights regarding cultural competency to meet the charge by the Office Of Civil Rights in regards to disparities in the number of students of color participating in G/T programs. We crafted presentations for a variety of audiences throughout the school district and community, developed assessment tools for schools, and integrated specific goals into the district’s elementary schools ranking system. We provided research, professional development, and guidance to all 72 schools and educational sites. With this focused service, Minneapolis Public Schools met the OCR objectives within my tenure.

 Continuously responded with resources and facilitating between two parties in regards to concerns and planning with the elementary school community regarding the identification, service, and quality of education for students receiving Gifted/Talented services.

 Specifically supported the rollout of a new program, G/T assessment and service for students in grades K-2. The rollout required professional development for principals, G/T teachers and all K-2 classroom teachers in regards to a paradigm shift in G/T services. This involved a new G/T service model for teacher collaboration, performance-based assessments and student observation. I guided 15 schools a year through the start-up process while maintaining the growth and development of the continuing schools. The roll-out involved workshops and professional development for each audience involved.

 Successfully mentored all teachers new to the role of G/T Resource Teacher in program design, curriculum and assessment. Mentored experienced G/T Resource Teachers in regards to the new assessment tools.
 

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