Thomas Hekma, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

As a Partner Success Manager, I have the privilege of being the strategic partner for schools and school districts to ensure the successful implementation and ongoing success of Ellevation's products in their schools. This works helps to support educators, and ultimately help the English language learners in the districts achieve their highest aspirations and find success both inside and outside of the classroom!

Ben Franklin Elementary School

- Developed and implemented standards-based lessons and units of instruction to maximize student growth. - Led professional development sessions at the staff and district level for groups of up to 50 colleagues on culture and climate in the workplace, student engagement, and best practices for English learners.- Achieved the highest possible rating in Danielson evaluation framework reviews for student engagement, instruction and delivery of content, and student performance outcomes for… Show more - Developed and implemented standards-based lessons and units of instruction to maximize student growth. - Led professional development sessions at the staff and district level for groups of up to 50 colleagues on culture and climate in the workplace, student engagement, and best practices for English learners.- Achieved the highest possible rating in Danielson evaluation framework reviews for student engagement, instruction and delivery of content, and student performance outcomes for six years.- Implemented unique classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior, maximize student learning time, and enhance organization and transitions.- Contributed to the workplace earning the designation of a top 10% elementary school in the state of Illinois.- Collaborated with professional learning community in order to meet the needs of all students, create common assessments, and analyze student growth data to guide instruction for units of study.- Maintained rigorous academic instruction and social-emotional development and produced, wrote, and instructed in asynchronous learning videos for a school district of 3500 students during fully remote teaching from March-November 2020; transitioned students from a fully remote model to an in-person model within the span of one school year while continuing to deliver quality instruction and high student outcomes.- Planned and managed large events including class field trips, class speakers and demonstrations to promote cross-cultural and outdoor education experiences, fifth grade end-of-year celebration events; coordinating 200+ parents, teachers, and students to execute multiple activity stations.- Fostered positive relationships with stakeholders in the community, including parents and school board members, through proactive email and phone communication; preventative problem-solving strategies.- Integrated technology authentically into daily instruction with the latest education software resources. Show less

Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain

- Participated in a cross-cultural program to engage Spanish public school students with the English language.- Created targeted language instruction simulating authentic language use for 250+ students weekly in kindergarten through sixth grade in English, Science, and Art.- Built rapport with staff, students, and parents in a different language and culture.

Batavia, Illinois, United States

- Taught spring, fall, and summer courses on a variety of science related topics, entitled Nanotechnology Investigations; Code Cracking, Cryptograms, and Other Mysteries; and May the Forces be With You to promote STEM education for grades 1-6- Created curriculum and activities to promote hands-on engagement for a diverse group of learners on physics and aerodynamics, nanotechnology, and code-cracking- Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging lessons to promote interest in STEM… Show more - Taught spring, fall, and summer courses on a variety of science related topics, entitled Nanotechnology Investigations; Code Cracking, Cryptograms, and Other Mysteries; and May the Forces be With You to promote STEM education for grades 1-6- Created curriculum and activities to promote hands-on engagement for a diverse group of learners on physics and aerodynamics, nanotechnology, and code-cracking- Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging lessons to promote interest in STEM subjects and careers among elementary-age children. Show less

Sylvania, Oh

- Engaged with customers to promote positive dining experience.- Utilized POS and managed financial end-of-day duties.- Experienced Barista and food preparation specialist.- Catered private events such as wedding and baby showers.

Master Of Education - Med, Esl And Bilingual Education, 4.00

Learning to help promote an equitable learning environment specifically for English learners.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Elementary Education

Activities and Societies: Student Government Event Coordinator Orientation Committee Produced, wrote, and performed a comedy variety show.