Michelle R. Wolfensperger
Denver,Iowa
Summary
Accomplished educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
WATERLOO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Waterloo, IA
08.1998 - Current
- Designed and conducted professional development new Social Studies and Math curriculum for Waterloo
- Designed and conducted professional development on new report card for Waterloo Community School District
- Lead team meetings, attended team leader meetings
- Data collection to guide teaching lessons and team meetings
- Hosted 24 student teachers through University of Northern Iowa.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement for up to 30 students in my classroom.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
Adjunct
VITERBO UNIVERSITY
LaCrosse, WI
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi for up to 20 graduate students for Children's Literature Course.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Adjunct
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
Fayette, Waterloo, IA
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Organized, prepared and revised Diversity course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for up to 20 students.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05.2003
Some College (No Degree) - English Language Learner Endorsement
Morningside University
Oskaloosa, IAReading Endorsement/Math Candidate -
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA1995
Bachelor of Arts - Education With Language Arts Endorsement
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA05.1993
AA - Business Accounting
Business Institute of Technology
Cedar Falls, IA05.1986
Skills
- Communications
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Curriculum Design
- Data Collecting
- Organizational Skills
- Instructing & Presenting
- Multi-Tasking
- Time Management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Collaboration/Team Leader
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Data collecting and reports
Timeline
Adjunct
VITERBO UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 03.2013
Adjunct
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
09.2012 - 12.2012
4th Grade Teacher
WATERLOO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
08.1998 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Viterbo University
Some College (No Degree) - English Language Learner Endorsement
Morningside University
Reading Endorsement/Math Candidate -
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Education With Language Arts Endorsement
Upper Iowa University
AA - Business Accounting
Business Institute of Technology
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