Linda Wehner
Summary
Professional and Dedicated Teacher offering 40+ years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments while engaging students and enhancing learning by applying diverse instructional techniques to help children maximize learning. Able to evaluate assignments and teach complicated concepts clearly, using a variety of instructional strategies, based on data-driven instruction. Gentle disciplinarian and encouraging professional who is able to effectively manage a classroom while monitoring academics.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Title I Reading and Math Teacher
Atlanta C-3 School
01.2008 - Current
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance, increased confidence and success.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in math, writing, reading and listening.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking advice and support in addressing the challenges faced by struggling readers, fostering a collaborative approach to student success.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Title I Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Teache
Atlanta C-3 School
08.1995 - 05.2008
- Supported students in developing skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Kindergarten Teacher
Callao C-8 Elementary School
08.1981 - 05.1995
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
6th-7th-8th Grade Teacher
Father McCarten Mememorial School
10.1980 - 05.1981
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Certification - Reading Recovery And Early/Emergent Literacy
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.2000
Master of Science - Reading
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.1986
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Minor in Kindergarten
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.1980
High School Diploma -
Macon Sr. High School
Macon, MO05.1976
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Individualized Learning
- Motivating and Encouraging
- Classroom Management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Student Engagement
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Progress Monitoring
Timeline
Title I Reading and Math Teacher
Atlanta C-3 School
01.2008 - Current
Title I Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Teache
Atlanta C-3 School
08.1995 - 05.2008
Kindergarten Teacher
Callao C-8 Elementary School
08.1981 - 05.1995
6th-7th-8th Grade Teacher
Father McCarten Mememorial School
10.1980 - 05.1981
Certification - Reading Recovery And Early/Emergent Literacy
Truman State University
Master of Science - Reading
Truman State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Minor in Kindergarten
Truman State University
High School Diploma -
Macon Sr. High School