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Wendellyn (Wendy) Daniel

Wendellyn (Wendy) Daniel

Teacher
Tuscaloosa,Alabama

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Englewood Elementary School and Winston County Board of Education, excelling in differentiated instruction and effective communication. Spearheaded a school-wide e-book program and enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching strategies. Expert in collaborative teamwork and curriculum collaboration, significantly contributing to continuous improvement in educational outcomes. Completed LETERS Training 12/2022 and Brainsprings training.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

5th Grade Teacher

Englewood Elementary School
08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
  • Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
  • Promoted literacy skills through guided reading sessions, literature circles, and writing workshops.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods, including visual aids, group activities, and hands-on experiences.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Library Media Specialist

Winston County Board Of Education
08.2015 - 05.2022
  • Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
  • Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
  • Promoted library through public relations avenues such as library website and newsletter.
  • Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
  • Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
  • Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
  • Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
  • Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
  • Launched a school-wide e-book program to expand access to literature while reducing physical storage needs in the library space.
  • Promoted literacy by organizing engaging author visits, book clubs, and reading incentive programs.
  • Revamped the library website, incorporating user-friendly navigation, digital resources, and helpful tutorials.
  • Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
  • Supported digital library collections containing e-books, audiobooks and digital media.

Preschool Lead Teacher

Winston County Board Of Education
08.2010 - 05.2015
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Planned and prepared activities for [age] students.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
  • Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
  • Managed diverse classrooms by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Education

Master of Science - Library Media Specialist

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
05-2022

Master of Science - Special Education

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

Athens State University
Athens, AL
05-2009

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Digital citizenship
  • Artistic expression
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Scheduling
  • Collaborative learning
  • Gross motor skills development
  • Science instruction
  • Continuous improvement
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Team building
  • Collection development
  • Special needs support
  • Creative direction
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Data privacy
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Lesson planning
  • Group instruction
  • Lesson development
  • Activity planning
  • Project coordination
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Multimedia production

Timeline

5th Grade Teacher

Englewood Elementary School
08.2022 - 01.2025

Library Media Specialist

Winston County Board Of Education
08.2015 - 05.2022

Preschool Lead Teacher

Winston County Board Of Education
08.2010 - 05.2015

Master of Science - Library Media Specialist

University of West Alabama

Master of Science - Special Education

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

Athens State University

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