Wendell A. LaGrand
Chicago,IL
Summary
Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches. Compassionate Long Term Substitute Teacher with 3 years of elementary experience. Skilled at maintaining classroom productivity with great attention to detail and collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Telephone Sales Representative
SMART Marketing
Chicago, IL
07.2013 - Current
- Establish clients nationwide for renewal of subscriptions, including symphony, theatre and dance organizations.
- Educate and relay knowledge to 1000 clients regarding classical and popular music, composers, musicians and upcoming seasonal performances.
- Perform daily recording of sales, number of contacts and calls
- Asked probing and pertinent questions to understand customers' needs and match individuals to product offerings
- Led customers through smooth sales processes
- Conducted database research to identify potential leads and determine contact information
- Recorded and updated customer information in online systems
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Instructed 20 +students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Kept 20+ students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Assigned, explained and graded homework
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
Reporter
Chicago Citizen Newspapers
Chicago, IL
05.2010 - 11.2010
- Wrote and produced front page newspaper articles; conducted interviews with public officials, performed proofreading, page layout, photography and general newspaper reporting; assisted with all editorial functions including final editing.
- Researched and produced daily news reports
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports
- Interviewed guests on specific topics
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories
- Confirmed veracity of 5 articles weekly, communicated with journalists and interviewed subjects to gather details
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research, contacting experts or witnesses and conferring with lawyers to comply with legal boundaries for sensitive stories
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories
- Followed-up on leads for information regarding news and events
- Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines
Librarian/Researcher
American Bar Association Journal
Chicago, IL
05.1997 - 01.2007
- Performed legal magazine writing feature length articles, editing, proofreading, all legal office administrative duties; (fax, photocopying, data entry, telephone, meeting organization, confidentiality) copyright and reprint approval, record keeping, contract negotiation, legal research (WESTLAW and Lexis Nexis), ABA Journal Library updating, and assisting 16 magazine staff to transition from print to electronic.
Education
6.1995
B.A - English
Western Michigan University
12.1983
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Internet
- Writing Samples & References Available
- Administrative duties, contract negotiation, data entry, editorial, editing, fax, legal, legal research, Lexis Nexis, Mac, office, Microsoft Word, newspaper, page layout, proofreading, record keeping, recording, reporting, sales, telephone, WESTLAW
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
04.2022 - 06.2022
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
01.2020 - 06.2022
Telephone Sales Representative
SMART Marketing
07.2013 - Current
Reporter
Chicago Citizen Newspapers
05.2010 - 11.2010
Librarian/Researcher
American Bar Association Journal
05.1997 - 01.2007
B.A - English
Western Michigan University
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