Jody Wood
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Distinguished educator at Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, adept in Classroom Management and fostering student engagement. Excelled in creating supportive learning environments, enhancing academic growth through innovative lesson planning, and leveraging technology in education. Proven track record in mentoring new teachers and driving student success through data-driven instruction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
06.2004 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating 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.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- 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.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL06.2004
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Technology Integration
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student rapport
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Literacy development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Support
- Online Teaching
- Classroom Technology
- Google Classroom
Timeline
Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
06.2004 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Education
Queens University of Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education
Illinois State University