Wendolynn Andrews
Elmhurst,IL
Summary
Proven Dental Hygienist and Educator with expertise in dental materials and clinical dental hygiene, Excelled in facilitating active learning and collaborative learning, significantly enhancing student preparedness for licensure exams. Skilled in curriculum creation and diversity awareness in order to achieve improvements in student academic growth and clinical proficiency. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
College of Dupage
09.2002 - Current
- Engaged students with insightful classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Organized, prepared, and revised Dental Materials and Expanded Functions course material and lab experiences.
- Collaborated with faculty members to strengthen connection of course material to clinical experience.
- Participated in departmental meetings, contributing valuable input regarding program improvements and faculty initiatives.
- Emphasized active learning techniques such as group discussions, debates, or problem-solving activities during class time.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in dental hygiene, dental materials, radiology and educational methodology by attending conferences and professional development.
- Used Blackboard to keep accurate records of students' attendance and grades.
- Conducted assessments and provided individualized feedback to help students improve their performance.
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Facilitated skill development through hands-on clinical training, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Increased student preparedness for licensure exams by developing and administering comprehensive clinical board exam and providing strategies and content-specific material.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
City Colleges Of Chicago
08.1997 - 05.2002
- Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessment, providing constructive feedback and promoting academic growth.
- Facilitated skill development through hands-on clinical training, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while promoting patient safety and quality care delivery.
- Promoted cultural competence among students through exposure to diverse patient populations during clinical experiences.
- Increased student preparedness for licensure exams by implementing mock board exam that incorporated simulation of the clinical exaexam and content-specific material.
Dental Hygienist
Kim Weyneth DDS
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Provided instrumentation to remove hard and soft deposits from patients' teeth in order to promote oral health.
- Educated patients on proper oral care techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Mogo.
- Implemented and utilized Dentrix digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northwestern University
Evanston, ILMaster of Science - Education (Curriculum And Instruction)
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO08.2024
Skills
- Active learning techniques
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative learning
- Expertise in dental materials and clinical dental hygiene
- Diversity awareness
- Accreditation standards
- Discussion Facilitation
- Flipped Classroom
- Curriculum Creation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- American Dental Hygienists Association
Certification
Local Anesthetic for Dental Hygienists, College of Dupage 2002
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, University of Miami, 2023
Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies, University of Illinois, 2024
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
College of Dupage
09.2002 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
City Colleges Of Chicago
08.1997 - 05.2002
Dental Hygienist
Kim Weyneth DDS
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northwestern University
Master of Science - Education (Curriculum And Instruction)
Northwest Missouri State University
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