Lana K.

Lindeman
4641 Lasalle Ave. NE ~ Saint Michael, MN 55376
Cell: 651-246-7589 ~ Email: lanamatt@charter.net

Education:
 Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration Licensure
Mankato State University ~ Edina Campus, MN Anticipated May, 2018

 Master Degree in Teaching and Learning

Hamline University- St. Paul, MN 2003

 Bachelor of Science Degree

University of Minnesota – Morris ~ Morris, MN 1999

Professional Experience
 Q-Comp Peer Observer Coach, Robbinsdale School District ~ New Hope, MN 55427 (2017- Present)
 Conduct peer observations (45 minutes), pre and post conferences (30 minutes) for continuing contract
teachers and provide feedback on the Q-Comp system.
 Train continuing contract staff in the observation/evaluation process as outlined in the Q-Comp plan.
 Collect and maintain valid and reliable data regarding licensed staff performance
 Act as resource for professional development opportunities for all staff that would improve the
observation and evaluation process.
 Guide continuing contract teachers through the professional growth plan.
 Maintain ongoing contact with Q-Comp Coordinator.
 Participate in local, state, and national training as needed
 Maintain records of observations and other information necessary for the successful implementation of
the Q-Comp program

 First and Second Grade Teacher, Robbinsdale School District ~ Northport Elementary School,
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 (1999 – 2017)
 Create and teach standards based activities and lessons that increase student achievement and
engagement
 Create and implement differentiated lessons for all subject areas
 Create and administer standard based common formative and summative assessments
 Implement Arts Integration lessons within reading, math and social studies
 Implement Daily 5 and incorporated the CAFEÉ strategies within reading block
 Implement Daily 3 Math
 Implement Math Talks with math block
 Utilized the gradual Release Model
 Implement Responsive Classroom and PBIS
 Implement NUA strategies within curriculum
 Create positive learning and working environment for students and co-workers
 Positive and motivated teacher
 Member of the Equity Team

Leadership Experience
 Leadership Team ~ 2012 – 2017
 Meet with administration on a monthly basis to plan and implement new initiatives and report back to
my grade level
 Facilitate weekly Professional Learning Community meetings
 Report grade level student achievement to administration
  Lead grade level through standard based lesson plan writing on a weekly basis
 Mentor new teachers
 Observe peers and give feedback for areas of growth
 Model teaching strategies for peers

 Facilitator for Principals’ Academy ~ August, 2016 – December, 2016

 Developed presentation and course work for implementation of standard based teaching
 Facilitated 4-day professional development around standard based teaching for all district 1 st grade
teachers
 Facilitated continuing educational hours around this work throughout the school year.

Professional Development
 Beyond Diversity Training 2010-2012
 Responsive Classroom 2011-2012
 Daily 5 CAFEÉ and Daily 3 Math 2013-2015
 National Urban Alliance Cohort 2014-2015
 Culturally Responsive Training with Sharroky Hollie 2014-2015
 Turn Around Arts Training 2014-2016
 Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching 2017
 Cognitive Coaching Training 2017