Lindsey Wellenkamp
Beardstown,United States
Summary
Patient and dedicated educator with strong background in teaching English as second language. Developed comprehensive lesson plans and facilitated engaging classroom activities, fostering support and understanding student language proficiency. Demonstrated effective classroom management and personalized instruction techniques.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Our Saviour School
08.2023 - Current
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles. Overall, my students from 2023-2024 improved on standardized testing, with the strongest improvement in mathematics.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Incorporated multicultural perspectives into lesson plans, promoting diversity awareness among students.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Substitute Teacher, Birth-12th Grade
Independent Contractor
Cass-Morgan Counties, IL
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Took over classes for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping, for both short and long-term in multi-lingual classes.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Assistant Director
Beardstown Chamber Of Commerce
Beardstown, Illinois
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Coordinated volunteers for community events
- Created engaging content for Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram targeted towards families.
- Worked with community organizations and businesses to expand outreach.
Trust Assistant
West Central Bank
Ashland, IL
08.2004 - 08.2015
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Managed filing system, data entry, prepared tax documents, and general clerical duties
- Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individualized needs.
- Monitored and balanced cash drawers
- Trained new employees on opening accounts, customer service, trust, loan, and IRA procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL2005
High School Diploma -
Beardstown High School
Beardstown, IL2002
Skills
- Certified ESL instructor
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Cross-cultural communication
- Group Instruction
- IEP Understanding
- Verbal and written communication
- Parent Communication
- Student Evaluation
- Differentiated instruction
- Cooperative learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Technology integration
- Intercultural training
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Our Saviour School
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, Birth-12th Grade
Independent Contractor
10.2020 - 05.2023
Assistant Director
Beardstown Chamber Of Commerce
03.2017 - 03.2020
Trust Assistant
West Central Bank
08.2004 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Lincoln Land Community College
High School Diploma -
Beardstown High School
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