Catherine Wissell
Rochelle Park,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Teacher
HackensackUMC
Hackensack, NJ
07.1988 - Current
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Communicated frequently with parents, and over 60 students and 33 faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Teacher
HackensackUMC
Hackensack , NJ
05.1990 - 02.1995
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, 60 students and 33 faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher's Assistant
HackensackUMC
Hackensack , NJ
07.1988 - 05.1990
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
Education
No Degree - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJBachelor of Arts - Post Grad Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ 1988 - 1990
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ 09.1984 - 05.1988
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ 09.1984 - 05.1990
Skills
- Special Education
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Special Assignments
- Class Engagement
- General Housekeeping
- Fine Motor Skills
- Social Development
- Educational Games
- Recreational Therapy
Certification
NJ Child Care Center Licensing Head Teacher Credential
AHA CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Teacher
HackensackUMC
05.1990 - 02.1995
Head Teacher
HackensackUMC
07.1988 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
HackensackUMC
07.1988 - 05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Post Grad Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
1988 - 1990
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Centenary University
09.1984 - 05.1988
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Centenary University
09.1984 - 05.1990
No Degree - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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