Nancy Winker Ward
Brandon,SD
Summary
Dedicated educator and counselor specializing in individualized support and youth mentorship. Excelled in fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, significantly improving peer relationships and student engagement. Skilled in professional communication and team collaboration, adept at coordinating events to celebrate youth achievements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher
South Dakota Indian Reservations
08.2015 - 05.2024
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Worked regularly with at-risk youth and students with special needs, including social-psychological issues, abuse, etc.
Youth Counselor
McCrossan Boys Ranch & West Farm, VOA
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
- Provided supervision during overnight hours.
911 Communications Specialist
Brookings Police
06.2001 - 07.2005
- Handled incoming emergency and non-emergency calls through a multi-line phone service center.
- Based on incoming information, dispatched fire, law, medical, and counseling services.
- Documented all communications with caller, witnesses, law enforcement, etc.
- Provided communications and dispatch during overnight hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education - English With Journalism Emphasis
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
05.2017
Associate of Science - Business Management
Skills
I specialize in:
- Individualized support for adolescents and families
- Youth mentorship processes, including employability goal development, life skills and social development, athletic involvement
- Youth supervision and structured disciplinary processes
- Team collaboration with adolescents and adults
- Professional verbal and written communication, including but not limited to report writing and documentation
- Event coordination, including success celebration
Timeline
High School English Teacher - South Dakota Indian Reservations
08.2015 - 05.2024
Youth Counselor - McCrossan Boys Ranch & West Farm, VOA
01.2011 - 12.2013
911 Communications Specialist - Brookings Police
06.2001 - 07.2005
Dakota State University - Bachelor of Science, Education - English With Journalism Emphasis
Concordia University - Master of Arts, Reading Teacher Education
Dakota State University - Associate of Science, Business Management
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