Miranda Leigh Hein Email & Phone Number

Washington, United States

Spokane, Washington, United States

Spokane, Washington, United States

My time at Excelsior was full of impactful experiences. I created and/or revised Standardized Operating Procedures for key points in the employee life cycle, employee communication form, all-company meeting template, HR event proposal template, HR event operations checklists, and HR event feedback form. Based on trends from exit data and employee interviews, I advocated for changes to increase employees' sense of inclusion and value, and improve retention rates. I proposed efficiency improvements through previously underutilized platforms such as Microsoft Teams Channels, Microsoft Planner, SharePoint, and OneDrive, and I cleaned and migrated data for 210 employees from BambooHR to the new SkillSurvey platform. I also had the honor of designing and facilitating monthly company-wide gatherings online and quarterly hybrid events. In all my work, I focused on broadening our accessibility and inclusion strategies, implementing interactive channels for remote employees, and increasing enjoyment for all employees and external partners, while of course managing budgetary responsibility. This video highlights our 40th Anniversary celebration from my second month at Excelsior: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/excelsiorwellness_community-health-grateful-activity-7015502045348593664--W3t?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

Spokane County, Washington, United States

As Field Supervisor, I spent my days mentoring and guiding future teachers, and collaborating with their mentor teachers and administrators in various school settings. My evenings were spent previewing students'​ lesson plans, providing feedback for implementation of their ideas, and mediating challenging situations when needed. Over this period, our work transformed from purely on-site to fully remote and again to hybrid, giving me a great chance to experience many digital learning management systems and education environments beyond the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene region.

Cheney, Washington, United States

In addition to my role as a Field Supervisor, I supported my Office of Field Experience team in the following ways: ● Planned and facilitated weekly OFE meetings; increased productivity of team decision making process● Constructed, distributed, and interpreted 2 surveys to guide administrative decisions about the OFE● Designed, organized, and EmCeed for EWU’s quarterly Future Teacher Send Off events● Served as Field Experience Team liaison with Director of Assessment for OFE web-based assessments● Revised OFE program materials for improved inclusivity, enhanced readability, and updated branding● Trained 3 new Field Supervisors in conducting performance evaluations

Spokane, Washington

I have loved working alongside the creative leaders at SFCC and helping to audition, select, and teach the cast members who ultimately bring these fascinating stories to life. In two very different seasons, I enjoyed collaborating with the talented directors, designers, and producers, as we put together inspiring and entertaining shows. The digital production in the Covid-restricted spring of 2021 was an especially exciting opportunity to innovate a new form of musical under the direction of Dr. Ashley DeMoville. I am proud to know that together we have created shows where so many actors/dancers could truly shine!

Spokane, Washington Area

By planning with the end in mind, I consistently implemented strategies to help students with a variety of backgrounds and skills succeed in goals that were relevant to their future. Classroom culture was a top priority, and together with my students, we engaged in complex and meaningful conversations about how to interpret and impact the world around us. Versatility with technology and communication styles enabled me to navigate many projects concurrently, while also developing and strengthening partnerships with students, staff, and community members.

I designed the new on-line AP Literature curriculum for Spokane Virtual Learning, and I implemented the first semester of the new curriculum as the teacher for on-line AP students. My curriculum thoroughly addressed the College Board's standards for AP Literature, and connected each lesson and assessment to the Common Core State Standards. It also incorporated a variety of approaches to reading, writing, on-line discussions, and technology-based presentations which enabled my students to engage in meaningful exploration of literature.

Spokane, Washington Area

Recording vocals for commercials, songs, and special effects has allowed me to combine my musical training and my literary analysis skills in order to produce exactly the right tone and tempo for a variety of target audiences. Although not a current career focus, I happily take on new projects when they come my way.

Spokane, Washington

Before joining this cast, it had been nearly 15 years since my last full-length stage performance. I appreciated the teamwork I experienced alongside the other dancers/singers/actors, and especially the encouragement I received while stepping out of my comfort zone with many of the scenes. It was a wonderful way to bring together my love for singing and dancing again after a long hiatus!

Spokane, Washington Area

I loved teaching these courses because they allowed me to bring together many of my favorite subjects and to empower others to integrate those subjects in their own future lessons and/or performances. Each semester, I taught a fascinating interdisciplinary class for elementary education majors: Theatre Across the Curriculum. During spring semesters, I also alternated between two entertaining dance classes: Jazz Dance II and Musical Theatre Dance.

Spokane, Washington Area

With a panel of Spokane-area artists, I was trained by the Puget Sound ESD in their Arts Impact teaching model, then I mentored teachers in the Spokane area as we replicated their AI model. The purpose of the curriculum and subsequent research was to determine whether arts infusion could improve students test scores in mathematics and language arts, and specifically to explore the differing impact on students in urban or rural settings. It also equipped local teachers with exciting and meaningful teaching strategies to engage their students in active learning.

Master’S Degree, Secondary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Advisory Board

Bachelor’S Degree, Music Teacher Education And English

Activities and Societies: Jubilation Dance Ensemble; Whitworth Women's Choir; Whitworth Choir; Whitworth Jazz Choir, Circle K service club