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KANDY L. WUNSCHEL

Monroe,WI

Summary

Upbeat elementary teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Argyle Schools
Argyle, WI
07.2019 - Current
  • Implemented and maintained students Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
  • Coordinate planning and organization of developmentally appropriate lessons and materials to develop social, fine, and gross motor skills
  • Consulted daily with parents and staff to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Librarian

Argyle Schools
Argyle, WI
07.2021 - Current
  • Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
  • Assisted one hundred fifty students in locating and using library resources and assisted twenty teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
  • Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
  • Provide STEM materials to students to develop skills attained through STEM education include problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, decision making, leadership, entrepreneurship, acceptance of failure

Physical Education Teacher

Argyle Schools
Argyle, WI
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
  • Assessed one hundred fifty-seven student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.

Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher

Argyle Schools
Argyle, WI
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.

Summer School Coordinator

Argyle Schools
Argyle, WI
10.2016 - Current
  • Hire Summer School Staff
  • Complete DPI enrollment forms
  • Work with Food Service Director to implement Summer Meal Program
  • Develop Summer School information letter for families
  • Develop and conduct information meeting for Summer School Staff

Third Grade Teacher

Argyle Schools
Argyle, WI
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

Second Grade Teacher

07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Plan and implement daily lesson in Language Arts, Math, Writing, RTI, Typing, and Science
  • Communicate with parents and other staff daily
  • Hold Parent and Teacher Conferences
  • Develop Educator Effectiveness Plan
  • Assess Students using Fountas and Pinnell, PALS, and MAPS

Title 1 Teacher

Argyle Schools
Argyle, WI
10.2013 - 06.2016
  • Implement Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment to all elementary students three times during school year
  • Develop and implement lesson plans to address target skills to small groups of students in grades kindergarten through 5th graders
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science and Education - Elementary Education, Early, Special Education and Inclusion

University of Wisconsin – Platteville

Certification Early Childhood – Middle Childhood (Birth – Age 11) and Adaptive Education - Education

University of Wisconsin
Platteville, WI
05.2012

Arts Associate Degree - Liberal

Madison Area Technical College
Madison,WI
05.2008

Skills

  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Family Involvement
  • Skyward
  • Zoom - Virtual Communities
  • Google Slides
  • Google Docs
  • Smart Board
  • Seeds4Schools
  • Schoology: Learning Management System

Timeline

Librarian

Argyle Schools
07.2021 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

Argyle Schools
07.2020 - 06.2021

Early Childhood Teacher

Argyle Schools
07.2019 - Current

Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher

Argyle Schools
07.2019 - 06.2020

Third Grade Teacher

Argyle Schools
07.2017 - 06.2018

Summer School Coordinator

Argyle Schools
10.2016 - Current

Second Grade Teacher

07.2016 - 06.2017

Title 1 Teacher

Argyle Schools
10.2013 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science and Education - Elementary Education, Early, Special Education and Inclusion

University of Wisconsin – Platteville

Certification Early Childhood – Middle Childhood (Birth – Age 11) and Adaptive Education - Education

University of Wisconsin

Arts Associate Degree - Liberal

Madison Area Technical College
KANDY L. WUNSCHEL