Wanda Washington
Birmingham,AL
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
English Learner Support Teacher
Bessemer City School System
Westhills Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to accommodate diverse learning needs by incorporating multimedia tools into lessons, ensuring all learners could comprehend material effectively.
- Presented subject matter according to guidelines established by learning facility's policies and administrative regulations.
- Supported English language learners by adapting teaching methods and materials to suit their unique requirements.
- Enhanced ESL students'' language proficiency by implementing engaging and interactive lesson plans.
- Assisted classroom teachers in modifying curriculum materials for increased accessibility to ESL students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced students'' reading comprehension skills by implementing tailored reading strategies for each individual.
- Improved student comprehension of complex language concepts through targeted tutoring sessions.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering cultural sensitivity and inclusivity among students.
- Facilitated small group instruction for focused language development, resulting in higher levels of retention and understanding.
Office Assistant
Crochen & Associates LLC
Birmingham, AL
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Selling Specialist
Rich's/Macy's
Birmingham, AL
06.1988 - 09.2004
- Collaborated with target audiences using thorough knowledge and interactive demonstration skills.
- Analyzed customer needs to suggest products to meet individual demands.
- Generated brand awareness and created positive product impressions to increase sales.
- Developed creative merchandising techniques to construct optimum marketing displays and generate interest in feature products and services
- Attended training session with store supervisor and department manager to learn product attributes and techniques for developing brand awareness
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card and specific product promotions
- Collaborated with team members to achieve overall store targets, contributing to a positive work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Miles College
Fairfield, AL05.2009
Skills
- Lesson Plan
- Team Bonding
- Mentored In Reading
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology Integration
- Project-based learning
- Child Development
Timeline
English Learner Support Teacher
Bessemer City School System
07.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
Crochen & Associates LLC
01.2018 - 12.2021
Selling Specialist
Rich's/Macy's
06.1988 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
Miles College