Wanda Kay Jerez
DE
Summary
Retired teacher seeking part-time remote employment. Many years of experience instructing students of various grade levels and subjects with a wide range of abilities. Created motivational and collaborative learning environments. Encouraged social and emotional growth while maintaining organization within the learning environment. Enthusiastic with superb leadership and communication skills.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Grades 5-8, Retired
Department Of Defense Dependent Schools
Okinawa, Japan
08.2002 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Edited content
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Engaged students in meaningful discussions about current events related to Social Science topics.
- Provided support to teachers in the areas of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Coordinated with school administrators to ensure that all state standards were being met by teachers.
- Provided feedback to teachers on their teaching strategies, methods and techniques.
- Monitored student progress and provided guidance for improvement.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach Social Science topics such as history, geography and economics.
- Provided guidance and support to new teachers on classroom management, curriculum development, and teaching strategies.
- Facilitated professional development for colleagues in the areas of lesson planning, assessment practices, and technology integration.
- Developed and implemented curriculum plans for various grade levels.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Performed exploratory data analysis on large datasets to identify trends and outliers.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Provided individualized instruction to students in a variety of settings.
- Assisted teachers in the implementation of Individual Education Plans.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive educational programs for students with special needs.
- Served on various committees
Teacher, Middle School, Retired
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Williamsburg, VA
08.1996 - 11.2001
Teacher, MIddle School, Retired
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
09.1992 - 06.1995
Teacher, Elementary, Retired
Norfolk City Public Schools
Norfolk, VA
02.1982 - 11.1991
- Taught in Norfolk City Schools VA twice with teaching in Onslow County Schools NC between those years.
Teacher, Middle School, Retired
Onslow County Public Schools
Jacksonville, NC
09.1983 - 06.1986
Education
Master of Science - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA05-1981
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Easily Adaptable
- Leadership Development
- Relationship Development
- Classroom Management
- Project Management
- Learning Management Systems
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Analysis
- Tech Integration
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year
- Social Studies Teacher Award for Pacific South
- Curriculum Leader
- Team Leader
- Mentor
Affiliations
- Volunteer at the Food Bank Milford, Delaware
- Traveling Experience, especially throughout Asia
- Military Wife (ret.)
- Book Club Participation
- Resided in Okinawa, Japan for 21 years
Certification
- AVID Certification
- READ 180
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher, Grades 5-8, Retired
Department Of Defense Dependent Schools
08.2002 - 06.2023
Teacher, Middle School, Retired
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
08.1996 - 11.2001
Teacher, MIddle School, Retired
San Diego Unified School District
09.1992 - 06.1995
Teacher, Middle School, Retired
Onslow County Public Schools
09.1983 - 06.1986
Teacher, Elementary, Retired
Norfolk City Public Schools
02.1982 - 11.1991
Master of Science - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
- AVID Certification
- READ 180
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