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
01.2014 - 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)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ESL Teacher and Specialist
City of Virginia Beach School District
01.2014 - Current
Master of Science - TESOL and Bilingual Extension
State University of New York
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