Michelle Klin

3993 Northview Terrace

Eagan, MN 55123

(612) 267-8926

michellecollins200@gmail.com

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
13 years of professional experience in education 
Currently pursuing EdD in Educational Leadership
Exceptional leadership and communication skills

SKILLS
Curriculum Development Project-Based Learning Personalization of Learning

Leadership Action Research Educational Technology

EXPERIENCE
Bloomington Public Schools, Bloomington, MN – English Teacher
AUGUST 2016 – PRESENT

• Teaches English and JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) courses at Choice Alternative HS
• Instruction Lead; District Instruction Team; Building Leadership Team
• Member of district’s Student-Centered Learning Team

Shakopee Public Schools,  Shakopee, MN – English Teacher/Reading Interventionist
AUGUST 2014 – JUNE 2016

• Developed and implemented Reading Intervention program at alternative learning center
• Taught 9th grade English and collaborated with PLC to update curriculum 

Mounds View Public Schools, Mounds View, MN – English Teacher
AUGUST 2013 – JUNE 2014

• Taught 6-8th grade Language Arts and STEAM education

YouthBuild, Sioux City, IA – Classroom Instructor/GED Specialist
JULY 2012 – JULY 2013

• Created individualized curriculum and interdisciplinary learning experiences
• Created learning experiences related to job readiness, life skills, and community service

Papillion – La Vista Schools, Papillion, NE – English Teacher/Lead Teacher
AUGUST 2009 – JUNE 2012

• Served as lead teacher for career academy; organized and facilitated meetings and events
• Taught 11-12th grade honors and regular English courses 

EDUCATION

Doctorate in Educational Leadership (in progress; all coursework completed)
Concordia University – St. Paul, MN 

Master of Arts in Education (Leadership and Learning) 
Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA (May 2014)

Bachelor of Arts in English Education
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA (May 2006) 

REFERENCES
Gary Kressin – Principal at Choice Alternative Learning Center

8800 Queen Ave S, Suite 219

Bloomington, MN 55431

(952) 681-6133

gkressin@isd271.org

Carianne Anderson – Teacher at Choice Alternative High School (Bloomington Schools)

8800 Queen Ave S, Suite 219

Bloomington, MN 55431

(952) 681-6160

canderson2@isd271.org

Heidi Williams – Special Education teacher (co-teacher) (Shakopee Public Schools)

1137 Marschall Rd S

Shakopee, MN 55379

(952) 496-5702

hwilliam@shakopee.k12.mn.us 

Nathan Vander Plaats – Director of Mission Services (Sioux City YouthBuild)

3100 W 4th St

Sioux City, IA 51103    

(712) 258-4511

vanderplaatsn@goodwillscia.com