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Wendy Ogden

Tutor Teacher

Summary

Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor for Student With IEP

Cerissa Hill

02.2021 - Current

Collaborated with student and parent to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct deficits.
Motivated student towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Supported student with helpful study habits and exam strategies specific to her learning style and strengths.
Provided homework assistance using varied curriculum, materials, and methods tailored to student’s abilities and interests.

Homeschool Parent of 4 Kids

Self

09.2006 - Current

Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
Evaluated classical, student-lead, and unschooling methodologies for best option.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Private Homeschool Teacher

Kate Fricke & McKenzie Anderson

09.2022 - 02.2023

Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and specific needs.
Collaborated weekly with parents to develop an evolving scaffold for student success.
Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement instruction to engage and motivate students.

Head of School and Lead Teacher

Bright Avenues School

09.2014 - 06.2015

Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.

Tutor for Student With Dyslexia

Roxanne Portteus

10.1997 - 06.2003

Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Tutor for Family of 5 Kids (5th-11th Grades)

Julia Hansen Feller

10.1998 - 01.1999

Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with teachers, parents, and administrators.
Assigned homework to increase spelling, vocabulary and reading abilities.

Teacher

Sylvan Learning Center

04.1996 - 06.1996

Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Teaching Assistant

U Of W Experimental Education Unit

01.1990 - 06.1990

Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.

Tutor Volunteer

YMCA

10.1989 - 12.1989

Assisted students with homework using curriculum and materials provided by program.
Taught study skills and other methods for test preparation.
Determined concepts needing priority focus of tutorial sessions by reviewing and assessing student work, notes and discussions.

Health Unit Coordinator

Children’s Hospital Seattle

09.1995 - 11.1999

Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
Transcribed physician orders accurately and alerted nurses to new orders, single orders and stat medications.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Organized and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.