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Kelly Wendt

Moline,Illinois

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

John Deere Financial Services

Robert Half Staffing Agency
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Enhanced customer relationships with personalized service and addressing individual concerns promptly.
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex financial situations, offering solutions that met their unique needs.
  • Provided excellent customer service, resolving issues quickly and maintaining long-term client relationships.
  • Assessed credit applications accurately by analyzing applicants'' financial history, income stability, and repayment capability.
  • Maintained updated records of all financial transactions to support traceability.

Adjunct Instructor

Eastern Iowa Community College
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
  • Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
  • Worked closely with Job title to develop and implement Area of study curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
  • Taught Adult Education courses, providing instruction to up to 90 students.
  • Taught [Area of expertise] courses, providing instruction to up to [Number] undergraduate students.

Front Desk Representative

Eastern Iowa Community College
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.

Archivist

Rock Island County Historical Society
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • searched and recorded origins, provenance and historical significance of archival materials.
  • Streamlined usage by creating organizational systems for newly digitized records and documents.
  • Developed classification systems to facilitate public access to archived materials.
  • Evaluated Number records for accuracy, value and status of preservation.
  • Authenticated and appraised over Number historical documents and archival materials on Frequency basis.

Teacher

Rock Island/Milan School District 41
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • 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.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.

Teacher

LaSalle County Regional Office Of Education
08.2000 - 06.2015
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.

Education

Master In Education - Special Education

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05.2000

Bachelor Of Arts - History

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
08.1994

Skills

  • Teacher Training
  • Research and Analysis
  • Academic Publications
  • Computer Knowledge
  • Group Teaching

Timeline

John Deere Financial Services

Robert Half Staffing Agency
01.2024 - 02.2024

Adjunct Instructor

Eastern Iowa Community College
08.2022 - 12.2023

Front Desk Representative

Eastern Iowa Community College
11.2021 - 08.2022

Archivist

Rock Island County Historical Society
08.2019 - 09.2021

Teacher

Rock Island/Milan School District 41
08.2015 - 05.2017

Teacher

LaSalle County Regional Office Of Education
08.2000 - 06.2015

Master In Education - Special Education

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor Of Arts - History

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Kelly Wendt