Connie Wellmer
West Palm Beach
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience at DODEA Schools, adept in classroom management and phonics instruction. Proven track record in fostering significant academic growth and building strong relationships with parents and staff. Mentored new teachers, enhancing instructional quality. Achievements include leading targeted interventions that resulted in improved student engagement and performance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten /first Grade Teacher
DODEA Schools
08.2008 - 06.2024
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Contributed to the development of the school improvement plan by analyzing data trends, setting goals, and implementing targeted interventions.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
First Grade Teacher
DODEA Schools.
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Contributed to the development of the school improvement plan by analyzing data trends, setting goals, and implementing targeted interventions.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
DODEA Schools
08.1990 - 06.2007
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units of study, promoting cross-curricular connections for students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing clear expectations and consequences, fostering a respectful and safe learning environment.
- Implemented research-based teaching methodologies, leading to increased student engagement and academic achievement.
- Organized and led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, resulting in significant improvement in their academic performance.
- Established positive relationships with parents through consistent communication, resulting in a strong home-school connection for each child.
- Addressed individual student needs through differentiation of instruction, ensuring all students reached their full potential.
Third Grade Teacher
Wellington Elementary
08.1987 - 06.1990
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum planning, classroom management techniques, and effective teaching strategies.
- 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.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support, increasing academic achievement across all subjects.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Developed critical thinking skills in students through the use of inquiry-based learning activities and problem-solving exercises.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA12.2016
Bachelor Of Arts - Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.1987
Skills
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Mentor to teachers
Timeline
Kindergarten /first Grade Teacher
DODEA Schools
08.2008 - 06.2024
First Grade Teacher
DODEA Schools.
08.2007 - 06.2008
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
DODEA Schools
08.1990 - 06.2007
Third Grade Teacher
Wellington Elementary
08.1987 - 06.1990
Bachelor Of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Framingham State University
Bachelor Of Arts - Education
Florida State University
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