Rachel Wenzel
Brodhead,WI
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
K-5 Literacy Coach
Evansville School District
Evansville, WI
07.2020 - Current
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions with school teams focused on improving student outcomes in literacy instruction.
- Presented summaries of research studies pertaining specifically towards increasing knowledge amongst educators about new developments within the field of Literacy Instruction.
- Developed materials such as lesson plans or handouts intended for use by teachers when instructing students about topics relevant towards Literacy Instruction.
- Analyzed data from assessments such as reading and writing proficiency tests, benchmark assessments, and other formal measures of student progress in order to inform instructional decisions related to literacy instruction.
- Researched current trends, best practices, and innovative approaches used by educators across the country when it comes to teaching students how to read effectively.
- Assisted schools in the selection and implementation of research-based curricula that promote effective literacy instruction.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations providing resources for enhancing student learning in areas relating to literacy instruction.
- Collaborated with school leaders and district personnel regarding initiatives associated with improving student achievement in literacy instruction.
- Worked with special education staff members to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students receiving specialized services related to literacy instruction.
- Attended local, state, and national conferences dedicated towards building capacity around effective strategies for promoting successful outcomes in relation to literacy instruction.
- Served as a resource for schools by providing guidance on evidence-based interventions related to literacy instruction.
- Developed and implemented professional development activities to increase teacher capacity in literacy instruction.
- Provided innovative reading resources for students.
- Worked directly with many students either individually or in small groups.
- Consulted with classroom teachers to develop strategies to help children excel at reading.
- Screened students to determine specific reading levels and determine areas in need of improvement.
Reading Resource/Advanced Learner Teacher
Evansville School District
Evansville, WI
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Viterbo
La Crosse, WI07-2009
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin Platteville
Platteville, WI05-2004
Skills
- Literacy instruction
- Instructional coaching
- Mentoring and support
- Literacy assessment
- Student engagement
- Data analysis
- Parent and student communication
- Growth mindset
- Literacy development
Timeline
K-5 Literacy Coach
Evansville School District
07.2020 - Current
Reading Resource/Advanced Learner Teacher
Evansville School District
07.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Education
Viterbo
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin Platteville
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