Google Certified Educator 1
Joy Wollin
Teacher
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Energetic ELA teacher genuinely interested in and respectful of young people. Passionate about literature, communication and learning and committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in field. Trained in unique needs of middle school learners. Excellent parental communication techniques for middle school environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Adjunct Cooperating Teacher-Reading Practicum
Minnesota State University
2 2023 - Current
- Review graduate students' shared outlines of instructional goals and outlines for the instruction and perform observations on submitted instructional videos
- Provide Feedback on Reading Instruction (written and video)
- Respond to final semester reflections
- Participate in curriculum review for additional graduate courses required by the PELSB
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Levi P. Dodge Middle School
07.2022 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Instructed classes of up to 130 students on principles and strategies of reading, writing and communication.
Middle School ELA Teacher
Mounds View Public Schools
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress for 168 8th graders.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics for 6 period of 8th grade ELA.
Middle School ELA Teacher
Friendship Academy of the Arts
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Student demographic 99% SOC and 98% free and reduced lunch
- Used technology to implement and deliver content
- Delivered competent and consistent classroom management aligned with Innocent Classroom
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
Teacher
Bloomington Public Schools
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Reserve, extended day and summer school teacher with Bloomington School district, working with a wide range of ages, grades, and needs, including SLD, art, elementary grades and middle school English
Student Teacher
Oak Grove Middle and Hillcrest Elementary School
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Scored 17 out of 25 on the EdTPA Task 3- Assessment
- Worked within the Artful Learning model at Hillcrest, participated in the planning and implementation of 3 Artful Learning units
Tutor
Minnesota State University
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Assisted adult immigrants and refugees with English language acquisition and employment and life skills
- Assisted middle school AVID students to explore learning through group discussion and questioning
Assistant
Elementary Tutor ServeMinnesota/ MN Reading Corps
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided reading tutoring and literacy skill building to students just below reading proficiency
- Benchmarked all students 3 times a year and progress monitored students in reading weekly, while implementing daily research based, effective literacy interventions with qualifying students
- Collected and entered student data in Reading Corps edSpring system, participated in 1,720 hours of community service, and served as leader of the Professional Learning
Title I Paraeducator
Le Sueur Henderson Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Served as Title I Paraprofessional Classroom instructional support in reading and math for students meeting proficiency and socioeconomic requirements
- Served as Playground Supervisor, monitoring as many as 200 students at recess, and participated in PLC committees, Parent Teacher Organization, and Backpack Food
Education
M.D. - English Language And Literature
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN 05.2022 - Current
M.D. - Reading
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN 05.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN 06.2014 - 12.2017
Skills
Literacy skills
Response-to-intervention understanding
Verbal and written communication
Autism spectrum awareness
Lesson Planning
Learning assessments
Recordkeeping skills
Time management
Problem-solving skills
IEP familiarity
Smartboard operation
Lesson plan implementation
Student assessments
School district guidelines comprehension
Individualized instruction
Software
Certification
Middle School English License - Tier 5
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Levi P. Dodge Middle School
07.2022 - Current
M.D. - English Language And Literature
Minnesota State University - Mankato
05.2022 - Current
Middle School ELA Teacher
Mounds View Public Schools
03.2022 - 06.2022
Humanize My Hoodie Training
03-2021
Innocent Classroom Training
09-2020
Reading Certificate Minnesota State University
07-2020
Middle School ELA Teacher
Friendship Academy of the Arts
09.2019 - 03.2022
ACC Autism Training
07-2019
M.D. - Reading
Minnesota State University - Mankato
05.2019 - 12.2021
Teacher
Bloomington Public Schools
09.2018 - 08.2021
Middle School English License - Tier 5
04-2018
Student Teacher
Oak Grove Middle and Hillcrest Elementary School
02.2017 - 12.2017
Tutor
Minnesota State University
08.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University
06.2014 - 12.2017
Assistant
Elementary Tutor ServeMinnesota/ MN Reading Corps
08.2013 - 06.2015
Title I Paraeducator
Le Sueur Henderson Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2015
Adjunct Cooperating Teacher-Reading Practicum
Minnesota State University
2 2023 - Current