Diane Reising-Wendler

• Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress for approximately 4 students per grade, Grades 1 through 5.
• Conducted one on one tutoring sessions with struggling students to improve literacy skills.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
• Communicated and collaborated well with educators from all grade levels.

Please see description under previous full-time employment with The Children's Preschool.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by regularly maintaining open lines of communication.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• As Kindergarten Team Leader for 5 years total, duties included collaborating with teachers to plan and implement integrated lessons and to provide administrative updates.
• Mentored and supervised new teachers and paraprofessionals, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Collaborated with teachers and support staff to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to overall school climate.
• Served as Union Building Delegate for 5 years.
• Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop and implement improvement plans for struggling students
• Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.

• Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Mentored and supervised student teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
• Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum and play based strategies addressing varying learning styles.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
• Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers, sharing expertise in specific subjects.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.