Judy Woelfel
Greensboro,NC
Summary
An organized professional with proven teaching and mentoring experience. Possess strong oral and written skills. Ability to be a team player and resolve conflicts and problems professionally. Excellent research skills and can present engaging and relevant lessons connecting subject material to current events and real life situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
Greensboro, NC
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Studied and stayed abreast of current topics in education.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of social studies and Model UN content.
- Directed group activities to promote immersive, play-based learning.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Met with parents to share perspectives on child's strengths and weaknesses.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
Teacher Mentor
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools-
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Evaluated teachers in accordance with set guidelines established by district.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Assisted in development and evaluation of school programs by sharing data and insights into student success with teacher and administrators.
- Recommended supplementary books, software and other learning materials.
- Assisted with development and implementation of district curriculum, effective teaching strategies, instructional materials, and assessment
- Supported teachers in the identification and utilization of appropriate instructional materials and assessments
Academic Success Coach
Ganado Unified School District
Ganado, AZ
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Assisted with development and implementation of district curriculum, effective teaching strategies, instructional materials, and assessment.
- Assisted with the collection, interpretation and use of data for school improvement planning
- Conducted weekly Data Walks in all classrooms
- Modeled effective instruction for teachers.
- Supported teachers in the identification and utilization of appropriate instructional materials and assessments conferences, workshops and seminars to increase job-related knowledge.
- Presented professional development workshops to teachers and aides.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Delivered interactive group instruction to administer lessons and assignments, successfully engaging students of all learning abilities.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Grant Facilitator
Apache County Schools
Ganado, AZ
09.2008 - 05.2009
- Coordinator of county wide grant which helped teachers prepare to take the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA)
- Prepared study materials for teachers
- Taught classes on writing essays for the exam
- Taught classes on how to answer the multiple choice questions
EC Resource Teacher
Northeast Guilford Middle School
McLeansville, NC
10.2024 - Current
- Reinforce lessons, and clarify instructions for students.
- Provide one-on-one or small-group instruction as needed.
- Assist with planning and organizing instructional activities.
- Prepare and organize instructional materials.
- Assist with the implementation of student IEPs.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina05.2004
Master of Arts - Russian And East European Studies
Georgetown University
Washington, DC05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Russian And German
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee05.1993
Skills
- People Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Multicultural Education
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, OneNote, Access)
- Writing Skills (SEO, WordPress, Research)
- Canva
Accomplishments
State of North Carolina Teaching License, Middle Grades Language Arts and Social Studies 06/29/2004 to present
Curriculum/Instructional Specialist, Educational Leadership, Administration and Leadership Endorsement, 2011
English as Second Language Endorsement June 2011
Gifted Education Endorsement June 2011
Structured English Immersion Endorsement 05/04/2006
Certified DIBELS Testing Administrator
The Writing Process and Six Traits Writing
Project G.L.A.D
Timeline
EC Resource Teacher
Northeast Guilford Middle School
10.2024 - Current
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Teacher Mentor
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools-
08.2010 - 05.2011
Grant Facilitator
Apache County Schools
09.2008 - 05.2009
Academic Success Coach
Ganado Unified School District
08.2007 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Master of Arts - Russian And East European Studies
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - Russian And German
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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