Pamela Wigal
Jackson,PA
Summary
. 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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher 9th Grade ELA
Wellston City Schools
221 Golden Rocket Drive Wellston, Ohio 45692
08.2010 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Master of Science - Intervention, Mild/Moderate Grades K-12
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
Rio Grande, OH05.2010
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student assessment
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum Development
- Technology Integration
- Project-based learning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Special Needs Students
- Special Education
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Test Grading
- Test Proctoring
- SMART Board aptitude
Affiliations
- Ohio Education Association
- Wellston Teacher Association
Reading, and International Travel
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, especially anything that pertains to history. My husband and I have a deep love of international travel, and have spent time in Africa, Denmark, Finland, England, Wales, Scotland, France, and even Russia.
Timeline
Teacher 9th Grade ELA
Wellston City Schools
08.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Intervention, Mild/Moderate Grades K-12
University of Rio Grande
Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College