Wanda Smith
Houston,TX
Summary
Confident ELA/ESL Teacher delivering results-focused teaching for consistent, measurable academic achievement. Easily manages both large and small classes using adaptable strategies that appeal to diverse personalities, backgrounds and learning types.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th/8th Grade ELA/ESL Teacher
Houston ISD Burbank MS
08.2016 - Current
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Spring ISD Bailey MS
08.2008 - 06.2016
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and co-workers.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Aldine ISD Stovall MS
08.2003 - 05.2008
- Effectively utilized positive interactions with students, developing rapport and gaining respect and trust to ensure an environment that is conducive to learning.
- Enhanced multicultural awareness among students by incorporating cultural awareness into lessons and cooperative learning with flexible grouping.
- Improved student motivation to complete work by developing an ongoing reward system, students were more motivated to do a good job on assignments.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
5th Grade Social Studies/5th Grade ELA Teacher
Aldine ISD Wilson Intermediate
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Prepared and implemented lessons and learning activities that resulted in an effective educational program for students.
- Collaborated with faculty members daily.
- Attended all staff meetings, and participated in all school sponsored activities.
- Devised and implemented lesson plans, employing diverse teaching strategies to effectively address each student's learning style and ability.
- Focused student's attention on content through clear direction and ensuring that students were engaged within classroom activities.
- Continually promoted a positive learning environment, encouraging creative thinking through active classroom participation.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA01.1994
Skills
- Individual Instruction
- Testing and Grading
- Classroom Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Lesson Plan Development
- Online Teaching
- Technology Integration
- Vocabulary Enrichment
Certification
- Texas Teaching Certification - 1st-8th Grade Generalist
- English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades 1-8
References
Available upon request
Timeline
7th/8th Grade ELA/ESL Teacher
Houston ISD Burbank MS
08.2016 - Current
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Spring ISD Bailey MS
08.2008 - 06.2016
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Aldine ISD Stovall MS
08.2003 - 05.2008
5th Grade Social Studies/5th Grade ELA Teacher
Aldine ISD Wilson Intermediate
01.2002 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
- Texas Teaching Certification - 1st-8th Grade Generalist
- English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades 1-8
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