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WendySue Clausson

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

To be a highly effective Teacher, knowing that today's lessons plant the seeds necessary for tomorrow's leaders: to be remembered by each student as the teacher who transformed learning into a positive and exciting experience. Dedicated and knowledgeable instructor with strong understanding of teaching English as a Second Language. Committed to enhancing overall student success by maintaining productive relationships with students and parents and updating educational protocols. Detail and goal oriented with training in Language teaching.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESL Teacher and Specialist

City of Virginia Beach School District
Virginia Beach , VA
2014.01 - Current
  • Grades K through 5
  • Provide, lead, and teach professional development for all colleagues
  • Member of coaching and leadership teams at Cooke Elementary School
  • Attend and Present at professional conferences such as VATESOL and International TESOL
  • Interpret on a daily basis for families, colleagues and administration
  • Translate notes and / or documents for ESL families and teachers / Home visits
  • Developed Science Curriculum learning kits based on Virginia SOL objectives
  • Teach all grade levels k-5 which includes all ESL levels
  • Tutor Language Arts and Math for grades 3,4, and 5
  • Model pull out lessons for peer support
  • Screen, test, and support all new students going through ESL eligibility process
  • Attend meetings for continuing ESL students
  • Prepare students for ACCESS testing during winter season
  • Support academic vocabulary for students
  • Collaborate with all homeroom teachers of students
  • Update data on weekly basis pertaining to ESL students

Education

Master of Science - TESOL and Bilingual Extension

State University of New York
2001

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Student-centered learning
  • Student engagement
  • Differentiated instruction
  • SMART Board aptitude
  • Lesson Planning
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

Virginia State Professional License with endorsements in the following: English As A Second Language Pre k-12 Elementary Education Pre k-6

Affiliations

Teacher of the Year – W.T. Cooke Elementary School (2020) President – VATESOL (2021) Phi Theta Kappa - New York Chapter (1999)

Timeline

ESL Teacher and Specialist

City of Virginia Beach School District
2014.01 - Current

Master of Science - TESOL and Bilingual Extension

State University of New York
Virginia State Professional License with endorsements in the following: English As A Second Language Pre k-12 Elementary Education Pre k-6
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