Carlie Wheeler
Henryetta,OK
Summary
Skilled teacher, highly effective at working with administrators to develop strong curriculum and lesson plans. Goal-driven and proactive educator.
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning, and classroom management.
A certified classroom teacher for over 17 years. Worked alongside the middle/high school counselor to complete tasks such as field trip planning, and implementing curriculum to advance students' knowledge of emotional well-being. A part of the Project Aware team. Recently implemented a middle school matrix to help encourage good behavior. Worked closely in creating this matrix through PBIS training.
Participated in a Counselors Academy through the K-20 Grant.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Secondary Teacher
Dewar Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Improved overall student performance by implementing regular assessments and providing timely feedback.
- Managed a classroom of diverse learners effectively, adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
- Enhanced learning experiences with interactive activities and group projects, fostering critical thinking skills.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on cross-curricular initiatives for holistic education.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and new instructional techniques.
- Maintained open communication with parents through regular updates, conferences, and progress reports.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing expertise and offering guidance for successful classroom management.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips, enriching the educational experience for students beyond the classroom.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in faculty committees and volunteering at events.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to cater to students with varying abilities and learning styles.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment where all students felt valued and respected, encouraging participation from everyone.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons to make content more meaningful and relatable for students.
- Advisor of the local chapter of the National Honor Society
- Junior/Senior Class Sponsor
- Organized Prom
Middle School ELA Teacher
Checotah Middle School
08.2017 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
Middle School Teacher
Ryal Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Elementary School Teacher
Henryetta Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2016
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
Waitress
Hungry Traveler
05.2002 - 05.2006
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Bank Teller/Bank Clerk
Citizens Bank
10.1999 - 08.2001
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Assisted customers with compromised debit cards and issued new credentials.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
Service/Crew Shift Leader
McDonalds
09.1996 - 05.1999
- Supervised team members and oversaw effective and efficient completion of job duties.
- Set performance goals for individual team members and created reward systems and contests.
- Educated crew workers on quality standards throughout construction process.
- Quickly and efficiently resolved complaints and escalated issues.
- Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction by promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.
Education
No Degree - Counselor Education
Southeastern State University
Durant, OKBachelor of Arts - Education
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05.2007
Associate of Arts - Education
OSU-IT
Okmulgee, OK05.2003
High School Diploma -
Henryetta
Henryetta, OK05.1998
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- IEP familiarity
- Quality education
- Lesson plan implementation
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Student assessments
- Field trip planning
- Organizational ability
- Field trips
- Individualized instruction
- Smartboard operation
- Literacy skills
- Time management
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- National Honor Society Advisor
- Senior/Junior Class Sponsor
- Organized Junior Prom
Additional Information
I worked alongside our middle school counselor through the K-20 Gear-Up grant during the 2020-2021 school year. I attended four counselor academies during that school year.
Timeline
ELA Secondary Teacher
Dewar Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Middle School ELA Teacher
Checotah Middle School
08.2017 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Ryal Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
Elementary School Teacher
Henryetta Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2016
Waitress
Hungry Traveler
05.2002 - 05.2006
Bank Teller/Bank Clerk
Citizens Bank
10.1999 - 08.2001
Service/Crew Shift Leader
McDonalds
09.1996 - 05.1999
No Degree - Counselor Education
Southeastern State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Northeastern State University
Associate of Arts - Education
OSU-IT
High School Diploma -
Henryetta
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