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Jody Wentzel

Harpers Ferry,WV

Summary

Educator offers 10 years experience in middle school classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish, with experience directing students and assisting other teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teachers and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Home Instead
Martinsburg, WV
06.2019 - Current
  • Customized daily meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Spanish Teacher

Vidor Independent School District
Vidor, TX
08.1999 - 05.2004
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in their educational endeavors.
  • Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
  • Created supportive learning environment for foreign language students to nurture budding language development.
  • Implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Administered standardized tests in accordance with Texas' testing programs.
  • Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting middle school curriculum and Texas' core educational standards.
  • Instructed students on Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, composition and dialogue.
  • Taught students English and used varying methods to help them learn correct grammar and sentence structure.
  • Taught students elementary science and helped them conduct experiments and complete lessons to help them achieve success both in classroom every day and on their standardized tests.

Spanish Teacher

Silsbee Independent School District
Silsbee, TX
08.1994 - 05.1999
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting middle school curriculum and Texas' core educational standards.
  • Administered standardized tests in accordance with Texas' testing programs.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12.1993

Skills

  • Attentive to Student's/People's Needs
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Reinforcing Learning Concepts
  • Creating Safe Learning Environment
  • School Policy and Rules Enforcement
  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Home Instead
06.2019 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Vidor Independent School District
08.1999 - 05.2004

Spanish Teacher

Silsbee Independent School District
08.1994 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education

Lamar University

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