Hailey Postma

Aspiring secondary school educator with a foundational background in healthcare administration and customer service operations. Committed to fostering student engagement, inclusivity, and effective classroom management. Proven adaptability in dynamic environments and a strong track record of collaboration with colleagues, students, and families. Bring refined skills in data organization, administrative coordination, and diverse student support to a secondary science classroom.

Building Substitute Teacher at ESS – Crown Point, IN (2024-01 – Present)

• Maintain a positive, productive, and structured learning environment across various classrooms in the regular teacher's absence.
• Implement and adhere strictly to designated lesson plans while remaining flexible and responsive to individual student needs.
• Provide immediate academic assistance, behavioral intervention, and targeted guidance to support student learning.
• Consistently enforce school and classroom policies to ensure effective behavior management.

Paraprofessional at NISEC (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Provided personalized academic and behavioral support to students with special needs to ensure equitable access to curriculum.
• Collaborated directly with lead teachers to modify and differentiate lessons for diverse tiers of learners.
• Fostered a positive, inclusive, and encouraging classroom culture to build student confidence.

Transition to Teaching – Secondary Education in Secondary Education – Valparaiso University (2026)

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration – DeVry University (2023)