Misty Wheeler
English Learner Educator
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Background includes work focused on experiencing real-world and virtual environments. Research-driven and highly organized educator bringing articulate communication skills and strong attention to detail. Dedicated, responsible and eager to grow abilities while boosting operational success.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
EL Teacher; El Instructional Leadership Team
Haywood Elementary
Nashville, TN
08.2016 - Current
- EL Instructional Leadership Team Team chair 2016-17 and 2017-18.
- Co-taught and provided EL guidance Kinder and first grade English Learners and taught EL Focus RTI for second and third grade, collecting data, assessing student need of service and performing MODEL while working in close proximity with EL Department, MNPS.
- Engage in and deliver extensive professional development, including WIDA, ACCESS, and Academic Conversations pilot cohort.
- Coordinated after school reading club for Department of English Learners with attendance of 70 students.
- 2020-2021 virtual EL instructional support; primarily Kindergarten from December through May; supported first and second grade as well during first part of year.
- Gained tremendous knowledge of hybrid and online learning.
Hi-set Tutor
Volunteer With Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Tutored population of 40 women with former Lipscomb advisor; women could earn their high school equivalent before release.
- Students had various levels of literacy and required heavy scaffolds.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Educator
Haywood Elementary
Nashville, TN
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Taught first grade title 1 elementary with English Learner population of seventy percent.
- Provided core classroom instruction, including guided reading while modifying instruction for English Learners.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Educator
NAZA Afterschool Alliance
Nashville, TN
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Performed after school tutoring with grades 5- 8 in partnership with MNPS EL Office to increase language acquisition and reading levels for English Learners.
- Designed small reading groups, implementing graphic novel studies and writing as well as English as second language instruction.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Member
Teach for America
Nashville, TN
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Selected from approximately 57,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps who commit two years to teaching underfunded public schools.
- Participated in intensive trainings including culturally responsive pedagogies and taught summer school prior to classroom entry.
- Further intensive leadership and professional development continued for each of two years.
Employment Specialist
New Visions Vocational Services
Gallatin, TN
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed community and business relationships to create network to assess and place individuals according to state guidelines.
- Fulfilled reporting obligations.
- Held 94 percent placement rate
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements
Education
M.Ed - Instructional Practices
Lipscomb University
08.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Religious Studies (English
Middle Tennessee State University
08.2012 - 12.2013
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Parent interaction
Group and individual instruction
Student engagement
Student-centered learning
Timeline
Hi-set Tutor
Volunteer With Lipscomb University
06.2019 - 08.2020
EL Teacher; El Instructional Leadership Team
Haywood Elementary
08.2016 - Current
Educator
NAZA Afterschool Alliance
09.2015 - 05.2016
Educator
Haywood Elementary
08.2014 - 08.2016
Member
Teach for America
04.2014 - 05.2016
Employment Specialist
New Visions Vocational Services
09.2013 - 05.2014
M.Ed - Instructional Practices
Lipscomb University
08.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Religious Studies (English
Middle Tennessee State University
08.2012 - 12.2013