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Suzanne Wendell

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Enthusiastic and engaged college-level English instructor seeking an academic advising position. Has strong organizational skills and excellent rapport with students. Embraces holistic advising to meet the varying needs of each individual student.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Comprehensive Sub Solutions
08.2022 - Current
  • Meets the needs of students in a variety of grade levels and learning environments.
  • Upholds classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Follows classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Works primarily at Maddux Elementary as a building sub.

English Composition Adjunct Instructor

University Of Cincinnati
08.2013 - 04.2016
  • Taught Intermediate Composition, which builds upon research and writing skills that students develop in Freshman Composition
  • Managed the classroom effectively to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, ensuring timely communication with students and Program Chair regarding academic progress.
  • Developed essay assignments based on selected readings, in addition to assigned course textbook.

Learning Assistance Programs Adjunct Instructor

Northern Kentucky University
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Taught essentials of reading at the college level and supported students with reading and comprehension of both fiction and nonfiction texts.
  • Managed the classroom effectively to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, ensuring timely communication with students and Department Head regarding academic progress.

English Instructor

Berlitz
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Taught English as a second language using the Berlitz method, which involves teaching grammar and fluency through conversation rather than rote grammar exercises.
  • Reviewed material covered in previous lessons and introduced new material by guiding students through written text, recordings, and conversations.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of Cincinnati
08.2012 - 04.2013
  • Taught one section of English Composition 1001 each semester.
  • Encouraged critical thinking among students and guided them in effective communication and the writing of a research-based essay
  • Designed and checked assignments and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through open communication, fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Volunteer Reader

The Cincinnati Review
03.2012 - 04.2013
  • The Cincinnati Review is an internationally recognized journal of short stories, poetry, essays and reviews.
  • Evaluated fifteen submissions per week, and recommended them to be either read by the editors or rejected.
  • Helped with administrative duties, such as sorting mail, preparing invoices and entering copy edits.

Bookseller

Joseph-Beth Booksellers
11.2005 - 05.2010
  • Managed customer transactions and the closing of the cash registers.
  • Recommended books to customers based on their interests and needs
  • Searched for and located book requests
  • Placed special orders
  • Communicated professionally and effectively with colleagues, customers, as well as authors and publishing representatives.
  • Collaborated with management to create eye-catching displays that showcased popular titles or themes, increasing visibility for featured books.
  • A top-selling team members of the Gives Back Membership, an annual store loyalty program that cost $25 per year.

Education

Alternative Teaching Certificate - K-12 Education

IPTI- Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute
Ohio Department Of Education
01.2015

Master of Arts - English And Comparative Literature

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - English And Comparative Literature

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
01.2009

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Language Arts Instruction
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Relationship Building
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Student Records Management

Teaching And Work Experience

  • Comprehensive Sub Solutions Substitute Teacher, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, August 2022-Present, 15-30
  • University of Cincinnati English Composition Adjunct Instructor, Cincinnati, August 2013 - April 2016, 25
  • University of Cincinnati English Composition Adjunct Instructor, Cincinnati, August 2021-December 2021, 25
  • Northern Kentucky University Learning Assistance Programs Adjunct Instructor, August 2013-December 2013, 20
  • Cincinnati Review Volunteer Reader, March 2012 - April 2013, 2
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, August of 2012 - April 2013, 15
  • Berlitz English Instructor, February 2013- June 2013, 15
  • Joseph-Beth Booksellers Team Member, November 2005- May 2010, 40

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Comprehensive Sub Solutions
08.2022 - Current

English Composition Adjunct Instructor

University Of Cincinnati
08.2013 - 04.2016

Learning Assistance Programs Adjunct Instructor

Northern Kentucky University
08.2013 - 12.2013

English Instructor

Berlitz
02.2013 - 06.2013

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of Cincinnati
08.2012 - 04.2013

Volunteer Reader

The Cincinnati Review
03.2012 - 04.2013

Bookseller

Joseph-Beth Booksellers
11.2005 - 05.2010

Alternative Teaching Certificate - K-12 Education

IPTI- Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute

Master of Arts - English And Comparative Literature

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Arts - English And Comparative Literature

University of Cincinnati

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