Julie Vanderwagen
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Skilled Elementary Teacher specializing in Differentiation, Co-Teaching, Inclusion and Autism. Focused on improving student performance through individual learning. Extensive experience working with students, parents, colleagues and administrator alike to teach and motivate students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Knoxville County Schools
Knoxville, TN
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Teacher
Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha, WI
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Assessed students' reading levels using Fountas & Pinnell to determine areas of strengths and needs.
- Piloted Bridges Math Curriculum, Led Grade levels with implementation.
- Successfully co-taught with special education teacher to meet needs of all students.
- Created and taught Autism Awareness lessons.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies (PBIS)
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Second Grade Teacher
Prescott School District
Prescott, WI
08.2009 - 05.2017
- Successfully implemented co-teaching for five years to insure inclusion of all learners.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collaborated with parents/guardians to discuss children's progress and monitor and adjust for student success.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, state and federal guidelines by using technology and leveled reading books.
- Assessed reading levels using DRA, STAR and Guided Reading to continually close achievement gap.
- Used Daily 3 Math to teach concepts and instill independence, proficiency, and stamina.
- Applied classroom and schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports which has shown increased student focus and decreased time on discipline.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Prescott School District
Prescott, WI
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Determined student strengths and weaknesses through weekly progress monitoring and STAR testing.
- Designed hands-on math activities.
- Taught using Responsive Classroom model.
- PLC work to evaluate and revise elementary school programs: PBIS, RTI, and SST.
- Pursued professional development by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher
Gadsden Independent School District
Chapparal, NM
08.1996 - 06.2002
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Implemented programs to develop fine and gross motor skills.
- Encouraged personal. social and emotional skills development.
Kindergarten Teacher
Gallup-McKinley County Schools
Gallup, NM
08.1992 - 06.1996
- Created play-based lessons for letter recognition and number sense.
- Developed student language through dramatic play. Provided enjoyable and interesting learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05.1992
Skills
- RTI applies concepts
- F & P Benchmarking
- DRA Testing
- Co-Teaching development and implementation
- Differentiation of lessons
- Guided Reading Daily 5
- Guided Math Daily 3
- PBIS classroom/schoolwide implementation
- Words Their Way
- PLC at grade level
- Responsive Classroom
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Presentations and Professional Work
Inclusion & Co-Teaching Presentation for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Co-teaching Presentation at the WI State-Wide Institute Conference
Co-teaching Professional Development for new teachers
The Zones of Regulation Professional Development
Inclusion Professional Development
Closing the Gender
Community Involvement
Confirmation Group Leader
Volunteer at social activities Comfort of Home
Parent Advisory Committee
Western Wisconsin Autism Advocacy & Consulting Center, Vice President
Co-planned Knowing Autism Conference
Organized monthly workshops to educate and support families of children with ASD
Organized peer groups
Fundraising for autism programs and outreach
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Knoxville County Schools
10.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher
Kenosha Unified School District
08.2017 - 05.2021
Second Grade Teacher
Prescott School District
08.2009 - 05.2017
Fourth Grade Teacher
Prescott School District
08.2006 - 06.2009
Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher
Gadsden Independent School District
08.1996 - 06.2002
Kindergarten Teacher
Gallup-McKinley County Schools
08.1992 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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