Nathalie Wodzenski
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Nine years of experience teaching Kindergarten in private school setting and some years in Public Schools. Taught grades Pre-K-6th grade throughout doing private teaching for homeschoolers. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in teaching elementary and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Dr. Dreskin
08.2023 - Current
- Taught Pre-K/Kindergarten in 2023-2024
- Currently teaching K-1st for 2024-2025
- Selected all curriculum to provide a well-rounded
Home School Instructor Treehouse Tutoring
Erica Anderson
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Utilized various teaching strategies such as visual aids, group work, and interactive games to accommodate different learning styles.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly through quizzes, tests, and assignments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Monitored effectiveness of curricula by tracking progress towards specified goals.
- Managed daily schedules, ensuring efficient time management and completion of required coursework within designated timelines.
- Collaborated with other home school instructors to develop interdisciplinary lessons, promoting a well-rounded education for students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Kindergarten Teacher
Normal Park Museum School
08.2008 - 04.2010
- Re-Modeled 2 classrooms during summer months
- Completed Professional Development training for guided reading under Dr. Jan Richardson
- Assessed students for progress and achievements
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development with Kindergarten Team
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Served as mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in classroom environment.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Kindergarten Teacher
Carman Adventist School
08.2001 - 05.2008
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs such as calendar time, story time, rest time.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends. Attended several Georgia State Teacher Conferences
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities for math especially.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Served on Georgia-Conference committee in developing new Kindergarten Progress Report Cards
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility working hard after school hours.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Master’s Degree In Inclusive Education - Education
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN07.2004
B.S. Elementary Education - Math/science Emphasis
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN05.2000
Skills
- Able to adapt to situations
- Organize hands-on lessons
- Able to select appropriate curriculum
- Organize conferences with parents to better communication
- Engaging students in activities
- Problem-solving skills
- Individualized instruction
- Performance tracking
- Organization
- Student and parent relations
- Confidence building
- Verbal and written communication
- In-home tutoring
- Collaboration
- Student assessment
Languages
French/ English
Elementary
Timeline
Private Tutor
Dr. Dreskin
08.2023 - Current
Home School Instructor Treehouse Tutoring
Erica Anderson
08.2021 - 05.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Normal Park Museum School
08.2008 - 04.2010
Kindergarten Teacher
Carman Adventist School
08.2001 - 05.2008
Master’s Degree In Inclusive Education - Education
Southern Adventist University
B.S. Elementary Education - Math/science Emphasis
Southern Adventist University
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