Lisa Wedhoff
Elizabeth City,NC
Summary
Adept at fostering student development and integrating technology in the classroom, I significantly enhanced academic achievement at Woodland Park High School. My expertise in classroom management and parent-teacher communication, coupled with a track record of mentoring new teachers, underscores my commitment to educational excellence and collaborative growth.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Blended Learning Classroom Teacher
Woodland Park High School
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Coordinated and trained teachers in scheduling and proctoring testing sessions for remote students.
- Executed the enrollment of all remote students courses.
- Communicated as the liaison between the online learning resource company and our school administration.
Teacher's Assistant
Highland Oaks & Camino Grove Elementary Schools
10.2012 - 06.2018
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CAHigh School Diploma -
San Marino High School
San Marino, CASkills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Technology integration
- Classroom safety
- Student development
- Skills development
- Classroom oversight
- Multimedia integration
- Blended learning
- Test administration
- Online learning platforms
Accomplishments
Received "Emergency Teacher" licensure to solely take over the day to day operations of the Blended Learning classroom at Woodland Park High School
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Managed the grading, testing, enrollment and implementation of over 700 online courses each semester.
Timeline
Blended Learning Classroom Teacher
Woodland Park High School
09.2021 - 06.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Highland Oaks & Camino Grove Elementary Schools
10.2012 - 06.2018
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Santa Barbara City College
High School Diploma -
San Marino High School
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