Mindy Vail
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Summary
Professional Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
East Minico Middle School
08.2004 - Current
- Teacher, 6-8th grades, East Minico Middle School, Rupert, ID Aug 2004 - present
- Develop lesson plans, instruct and implement multiple curricula including mathematics, science and literacy, based on Idaho’s State Standards and grade level expectations.
- Administer successful proactive classroom management plan and demonstrating effective behavior management with 150 diverse students.
- Develop strong relationships and communication with parents from varied backgrounds through email, face to face contact, digital and phone communication.
- Participate actively in staff meetings to address community support, school improvement, team effectiveness, and school safety.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of English language learners, students on IEP and 504 Education Plans
- Observe, plan, teach, and assess practice to modify instruction for multicultural classes with diverse levels of ability.
- SWIP Team (School Wide Improvement), East Minico 2024- present
- Science Department Head, East Minico 2022- present
- Insurance Committee Representative, 2021–Present
- Afterschool Tutoring 6th- 8th grades, East Minico 2010-2022
- Sources of Strength Leader- 6th-8th grades, East Minico 2015-2017
- Gear Up/STEM Grade Level Coordinator- East Minico, Spring 2012-2015
- WISE Committee- Minidoka Co Schools, Fall 2013- 2015
- PLATO Team East Minico, Rupert, ID 2006-2013
Summer School Teacher
Minidoka County Schools
01.2005 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Cassia County School District
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed relationships with student athletes to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize student athletes success.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Minidoka County Joint District
03.2007 - 05.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Idaho State University
05.2002
Associate of Arts - undefined
College of Southern Idaho
07.1996
Skills
- Classroom management
- Individualized learning
- Student engagement
- Reading comprehension
- Project-based learning
- Instructional planning
- Parent and student communication
- Technologies integration
- Curriculum development
- Google classroom
- Effective listening
- Data analysis
- Cultural sensitivity
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year, East Minico - 2019
It's Cool to Care Teacher Recognition- Fall 2025
Certification
- Idaho State Certification since December 2002
- Endorsement: Elementary Education
- Highly Qualified: Science and Language Arts, K-8 Idaho
- Temporary Massachusetts Certification
- Academic: Teacher, General Science, 5-8, Temporary since March 2026
Timeline
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Cassia County School District
02.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Minidoka County Joint District
03.2007 - 05.2017
Summer School Teacher
Minidoka County Schools
01.2005 - Current
Teacher
East Minico Middle School
08.2004 - Current
Associate of Arts - undefined
College of Southern Idaho
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Idaho State University