HEATHER M.

WIRKUS
4244 Ray St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(715) 571-9019  wirkuh01@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Education  Graduated July 2018
Viterbo University  LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Major: Masters of Arts in Education
Major GPA: 3.6/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Education  Graduated June 2012
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh  Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Major: Dual MCEA Elementary and Cross-Categorical Special Education (CD)
Major GPA: 3.6/4.0

LICENSURE
Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence: 777 Regular Education
Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence: 801 Cross-Categorical Special Education
Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence: 810 Cognitive Disabilities
316 Reading License
Masters of Arts in Education

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1st Grade Teacher  Jefferson Elementary School  Manitowoc, Wisconsin  Fall 2016 to present
 Provide instruction and support to a maximum of eighteen students in all academic areas, including
various students with learning disabilities, IEPs, and English Learners
 Collaborate with first grade team, colleagues, administration, and families to ensure success for
students academically and behaviorally
 Participate in IEP meetings and implement modifications to lessons, work, and assessments
 Participate in various professional development opportunities
 Create and implement lessons, assignments, and forms of assessment using technology, such as iPads,
SMARTboards, document camera, and computers, available in the classroom
 Taught one year of 2nd grade

1st Grade Teacher  Tomahawk Elementary School  Tomahawk, Wisconsin  Fall 2013 to June 2016
 Provide instruction and support to a maximum of eighteen students in all academic areas, including
various students with learning disabilities and IEPs
 Collaborate with first grade team, colleagues, administration, and families to ensure success for
students academically and behaviorally
 Participate in IEP meetings and implement modifications to lessons, work, and assessments
 Participate in various professional development opportunities
 Create and implement lessons, assignments, and forms of assessment using technology, such as iPads,
SMARTboards, document camera, and computers, available in the classroom

Teacher  Salvation Army Children’s Learning Center  Menasha, Wisconsin  May 2012 to June 2013
 Provide care and supervision to students ranging from ages two to three
 Provide instruction in areas of physical and health development, language development and
communication, social and emotional development, cognition and general knowledge, and various
approaches to learning
Student Teacher  Hoover Elementary School  Neenah, Wisconsin  Spring 2012
 Provided instruction and support to twenty students in all academic areas, including five students with
learning disabilities and IEPs
 Collaborated with teaching staff and parents to aid students receiving ELL and Title I Math services
 Participated in IEP meetings and implemented all modifications into lessons and homework
 Created and implemented lessons, assignments, and forms of assessment using technology, such as
iPads, SMARTboards, document camera, and computers, provided in the classroom

Student Teacher  Merrill Elementary School  Oshkosh, Wisconsin  Spring 2012

 Provided instruction and support to nine students, grades third through fifth, with IEPs and labeled as
CDM in the regular and special education setting
 Implemented modifications and adaptations to regular education academics in order to best suit the
needs and behaviors of various students as discussed in IEP meetings with colleagues and parents
 Supervised student lunch period and bussing routines

Teacher Aide  Christian Childcare Center  Oshkosh, Wisconsin  August 2010 to January 2012
 Collaborated in constructing beneficial and developmentally appropriate lesson plans
 Supervised between ten and twenty children during indoor and outdoor play, meals, and rest period

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Coach  Tomahawk Girls’ Softball Team  Tomahawk, Wisconsin  March 2015 to June 2016
 Provide guidance and coaching in softball fundamentals to high school level girls
 Conduct after-school practices and plan appropriately to the needs of the girls
 Communicate with other coaching staff members, athletes, and parents
Coach  Tomahawk Girls’ Basketball Team  Tomahawk, Wisconsin  November 2014 to June 2016
 Provide guidance and coaching in basketball fundamentals to high school level girls
 Conduct after-school practices and plan appropriately to the needs of the girls
 Communicate with other coaching staff members, athletes, and parents

SKILLS/TRAININGS
 Reading 316 Licensure  Viterbo University  2015 to 2017
 Lucy Calkins Units of Study Training Phonics  Manitowoc Public School District  2018 to 2019
 Lucy Calkins Units of Study Training Writing  Manitowoc Public School District  2016 to 2017
 Lucy Calkins Units of Study Training Reading  Manitowoc Public School District  2016 to 2017
 Number Talks and Math Expressions  Tomahawk Elementary School  2015 and 2016 school year
 PBIS Tier 2 Training  CESA  2015 to 2016
 Pearson Realize Curriculum Training  Tomahawk Elementary School  August 2015
 Compass and Educlimber Training  Tomahawk Elementary School  August 2015
 EduClimber Training  Tomahawk Elementary School  August 2015
 PBIS Tier 1 Training  CESA  October 2015
 Reading Recovery Advocate  Viterbo University  2013 to 2014
 PALS Training  Tomahawk Elementary School  2013 and 2014
 TRIBES Seminar  University of Wisconsin Oshkosh  November 2011
 Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention  University of Wisconsin Oshkosh  2013
 Wisconsin Model Early Learning Training  Menasha, Wisconsin  2012
 Computers: MS Word 2007, MS Excel 2007, MS PowerPoint 2007

AFFILIATIONS
Fuel Up to Play 60  2018 to present
 Organizer and overseer of Fuel Up to Play 60 student committee
Scholastic Book Fair Chairperson  2017 to present
 Organizer and overseer of 2 yearly Book Fairs at Jefferson Elementary School
Wisconsin Education Association  2013 to Present
 Attended professional development conferences concerning present education
 Participate in the educational community, student involvement events, and fundraising activities
Headwaters Reading Council  2013 to 2016
 Attended professional development conferences concerning present education and literacy
Student Council for Exceptional Children  2010 to 2012
 Attended professional development conference addressing educational accommodations and
developmental needs of students in special education
 Participated in community events, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising activities

HONORS
 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Honor Roll: Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011
 Viterbo University Honor Roll: Fall 2016 to Spring 2018

ACTIVITIES
 Lost at School Book Study  October 2018
 Lucy Calkins Phonics Workshop  August 2018 to present
 Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop  August 2015 to present
 Lucy Calkins Reading Workshop  August 2015 to present
 Poor Students, Rich Teaching Book Study  October 2017
 Mindsets in the Classroom Book Study  October 2016
 Coaching Conference  October 2015
 Hatchet Backers Youth Basketball Camp  December 2014 to 2016
 CAFÉ Book Study  October 2014
 Daily 5 Book Study  September 2014
 Summer School  June 2014