Naomi Wooden
Portage,IN
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Lighthouse Charter School, adept at fostering student engagement and implementing differentiated instruction. Skilled in student assessments and effective communication, I successfully designed individualized learning plans that enhanced academic performance and promoted parental involvement. Passionate about creating inclusive learning environments that inspire curiosity and critical thinking.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Lighthouse Charter School
01.2015 - Current
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Bank Teller Supervisor
Calumet Bank
03.2004 - 03.2009
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
- Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
- Researched and resolved customer issues on personal savings, checking, and line of credit accounts.
- Promoted bank's products and services by consistently cross-selling to customers.
- Examined tellers' reports of daily transactions for accuracy.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Maintained strong knowledge of bank products, services, procedures and regulatory requirements to assist staff members with questions and difficult or complex tasks.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Teller
Seaway National Bank
09.1993 - 09.1994
- Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05-2000
High School Diploma -
Percy L. Julian
10330 South Elizabeth Street06-1994
Skills
- Student evaluations
- Motivating students
- Student assessment
- Parental participation
- Inquiry-based learning
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Learning strategies
- Performance assessments
- Fundraising
- Reporting and documentation
- Classroom technology
- Group instruction
- Elementary education
- Special needs students
- Test proctoring
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Behavior management
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Effective listening
- Standardized testing
- Student motivation
- Record keeping
- Verbal and written communication
- Curriculum implementation
- Special education
- Educational activities
- Parent and student communication
- Conflict resolution
- Subject matter expertise
- Project-based learning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Relationship building
- Family involvement
- Critical thinking
- Instructional methods
- Instructional best practices
- Creative lesson planning
- Creative lesson plan development
- Community involvement
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Student records management
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Small group instruction
- IEP planning
- Student needs assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Lesson planning
- Student rapport
- Clear public speaking skills
- Test grading
- Classroom instruction
- Learning assessments
- Assigning and grading work
- Testing and grading
- Group learning mechanics
- Public speaking
Timeline
Teacher
Lighthouse Charter School
01.2015 - Current
Bank Teller Supervisor
Calumet Bank
03.2004 - 03.2009
Teller
Seaway National Bank
09.1993 - 09.1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Chicago State University
High School Diploma -
Percy L. Julian
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