Sigrid Kopf
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Experience
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School District of Lancaster
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United States
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Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Retired
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Jun 2020 - Present
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Kindergarten Teacher
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2020
Implemented all required District curriculum components while supplementing these to meet the individual needs of the 25 students in my charge, many who were ESL. Efforts in this area showed good success with 100% of the students meeting their reading goals for the year. In addition to the mandated content areas, I developed a play based Social Emotional curriculum which drew on the PA Kindergarten standards for this area and proposed it to the Superintendent. Its implementation was approved for my room the first year, results of growth were very favorable in the social and emotional development of the students, a large rise in on task and cooperative work, a decrease in behavioral disruptions, and a significant increase in oral language skills (especially in ESL who were brought into classroom daily by their instructor) that were also being tracked as a possible positive benefit brought about by the implementation of the play based curriculum. Implementation continued and was expanded, after training was provided by myself, to the other three kindergarten classrooms and was to be expanded into first and possibly second grade. when COVID-19 struck and sent schools into virtual mode, stopping the ability to implement and collect data. Show less
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Second Grade Teacher
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Responsible for best practice to engage 25 second grade students in all content areas, with heavy emphasis on literacy and mathematics. This requires a wide knowledge base in the areas of content, curriculum, child development and age appropriate instruction . Delivery is carefully crafted with clear learning goals aimed at meeting the rigorous standards set for this grade level. Current student data is reviewed on a routine basis in order to monitor progress and hone in on the strengths and weaknesses of the individual learners. Maintain a high level of organization in the areas of planning and reflective practice. Show less
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Kindergarten Teacher
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Aug 2000 - Aug 2014
Held senior teaching position for the Kindergarten team for 13 years. Responsible for all content areas. Very familiar with Federal, State and District standards, mandates and expectations. Very capable in planning well constructed and developmentally appropriate lessons that engage young children and foster learning. Heavily involved in curriculum decisions and data driven discussions with the leadership team in order to promote student success within the building.Represent the faculty as the Recording Secretary of the Faculty Council.Certified mentor for new personnel in the School District of Lancaster. Show less
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Kindergarten teacher
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Sep 1998 - Jun 2000
Developed and provided child centered curriculum that was differentiated to support the strengths and weaknesses of all students enrolled in the program. Developed and provided child centered curriculum that was differentiated to support the strengths and weaknesses of all students enrolled in the program.
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Lancaster Museum
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135 South Lime Street Lancaster, PA
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Assistant Director/Curator
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1984 - 1993
Researched, scheduled and installed changing monthly exhibits. Was well versed in the proper handling of art work and conservation requirements. Taught art appreciation classes for children ages 3-6. Provided docent lecture tours for the public and school classes. Designed invitations, wrote the newsletter, assisted with accounting and membership. Involved in all aspects of fundraising and volunteer coordination. Pivotal coordinator of the first Art Walk held in Lancaster, PA. Researched, scheduled and installed changing monthly exhibits. Was well versed in the proper handling of art work and conservation requirements. Taught art appreciation classes for children ages 3-6. Provided docent lecture tours for the public and school classes. Designed invitations, wrote the newsletter, assisted with accounting and membership. Involved in all aspects of fundraising and volunteer coordination. Pivotal coordinator of the first Art Walk held in Lancaster, PA.
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Education
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Widener University
Doctor of Education - completed May 2013, Curriculum, Instruction, Staff Development -
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Masters in Education, Elementary Education and Teaching -
Harrisurg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA
Associate's degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching -
Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History and Fine Arts