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Wendi Armstrong
Teacher
Haltom City,TX
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won't.It's whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
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Summary
My diverse skills in teaching and security create an incredible mix for any classroom whether it is alternative or general education. I have 15+ years worth of experience in teaching, 10 of which have been in alternative schools. During those 10 years I have taught 5 years at a pregnant and parenting secondary school and 5 years at an elementary school for children third partied out of their home schools. I very much enjoy working in alternative settings and my time spent as a level 2 security guard will only enhance my ability in this setting. Also both photography and yearbook are a business and hobby of mine; it would be very satisfying to work in a high school as the teacher/sponsor for both of these classes.
Overview
41
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
Language
Work History
Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
Teacher
09.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
D&L Entertainment Services Inc., Dallas, TX
Security Officer
2018.01 - Current (6 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Level two security 2.
- Enforcement for all unauthorized persons to vacate premises
- Monitor all security cameras in the control room.
- Securing all areas in the venue and the perimeter
- Communicate with control via radio.
- Oversaw premises to identify safety risks and ensure employee and visitor safety.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
LiveNation, Dallas, TX
Security Officer
2017.04 - Current (7 years & 5 months)
Job overview
- Level 2 Security job.
- Methodical use of metal detectors, wands and bag check upon entry to venue.
- Securing all areas in the venue and the perimeter of the venue.
- Backstage Security Officer.
- Communicate with control via radio.
Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
Educator
2005.08 - 2014.06 (8 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Instructor for five years in third grade DAEP.
- Instructor for four years in general education.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Identified new resources online to use in tandem with traditional course material.
- Educated students using teaching methods and hands-on curriculum.
- Built rapport with students and parents to increase academic success and parent engagement.
Kaplan University
Online Adjunct Professor
2008.12 - 2010.12 (2 years)
Job overview
- Kept office hours via webcam, phone, and email for students to get help whenever it was needed.
- Instructed students in English and reading using well-developed lectures, dynamic lesson planning.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
Curriculum Writer
2006.11 - 2007.06 (7 months)
Job overview
- Created new reading curriculum for 8th grade students based on using novels in the classroom in the Fort Worth ISD.
- Participated in specialized training sessions to enhance curriculum creation.
- Presented the new curriculum to all the eighth grade teachers in the district
- Researched state educational guidelines before writing new curriculum.
Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
Educator
1996.07 - 2000.12 (4 years & 5 months)
Job overview
- Instructor for five years at alternative school for pregnant and parenting students in grades 6-12
- Developed engaging and informative lesson plans that incorporated multiple learning modalities to help students grasp complex concepts.
- Met with students requiring additional instructional assistance for after-class tutoring sessions.
- Developed and deployed assessment strategies involving both oral and written approaches for optimal review of student abilities.
- Established objectives for all lessons, modules and projects.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Evaluated information about classes and students to uncover deficiencies and devise improvement plans.
Performing Arts Fort Worth at Bass Hall, Fort Worth, TX
Security Manager
2017.09 - 2018.03 (6 months)
Job overview
- Worked efficiently in busy setting while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives.
- Supervised and mentored volunteers in conscious effort to deliver top-quality security.
- Floated between security locations to check in with officers, assess security and make proactive adjustments based on changing conditions.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Demonstrated public safety dedication through thorough patrolling of community events.
- Patrolled sites on foot and by vehicle to provide visible deterrence to criminals.
Carter Bookkeeping, Fort Worth, TX
Bookkeeper and Technology Coordinator
1983.06 - 1994.06 (11 years)
Job overview
- Updated computer systems in various tax and accounting software quarterly.
- Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent any legal or compliance issues.
- Streamlined financial efficiencies by accurately processing bank reconciliations and delivering financial reporting.
- Followed detailed end-of-month accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of all accounts and readiness for new month.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
Education
University of Phoenix , Phoenix, AZ
Master of Arts from Curriculum and Instruction
07.2007
University Overview
- 4.0GPA
- Major in Curriculum and Instruction
- Thesis: Same Sex Education in the Eighth Grade Classroom
Texas Wesleyan University , Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Education
12.1995
University of North Texas , Denton, TX
Associate of Arts from Photojournalism
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Data gathering and analysis
- Testing protocols
- MS Office
- Relationship development
- Planning and coordination
- Leadership and task delegation
- Scheduling and planning
- Deadline-driven
- Organization
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
Certification
- Secondary Teacher Certification with English and Reading Endorsement
- Elementary Teacher Certification
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Telephone Service - Professionally processed 80+ calls per day, providing information and service to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
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Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
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Interests
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Travel
Family
Gardening
Timeline
Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
09.2020 - Current
Security Officer
D&L Entertainment Services Inc.
2018.01 - Current (6 years & 8 months)
Security Manager
Performing Arts Fort Worth at Bass Hall
2017.09 - 2018.03 (6 months)
Security Officer
LiveNation
2017.04 - Current (7 years & 5 months)
Online Adjunct Professor
Kaplan University
2008.12 - 2010.12 (2 years)
Curriculum Writer
Fort Worth ISD
2006.11 - 2007.06 (7 months)
Educator
Fort Worth ISD
2005.08 - 2014.06 (8 years & 10 months)
Educator
Fort Worth ISD
1996.07 - 2000.12 (4 years & 5 months)
Bookkeeper and Technology Coordinator
Carter Bookkeeping
1983.06 - 1994.06 (11 years)
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts from Curriculum and Instruction
Texas Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts from Education
University of North Texas
Associate of Arts from Photojournalism
- Secondary Teacher Certification with English and Reading Endorsement
- Elementary Teacher Certification
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