Wendy Arnold
Seeking Administrative Leadership
Danville,PA
Summary
Skilled educator with a hands-on approach to enhancing student learning. Collaborative and hardworking team player with a student-focused mentality and exceptional organizational, planning and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Title I Coordinator/Reading Specialist
Shikellamy School District
Sunbury, PA
07.2021 - Current
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Used approaches such as inquiry based learning to achieve dramatic results with students.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Utilize data reports and teacher input to develop the best intervention plan for students success.
K-5 Reading Specialist
Shikellamy School District
Sunbury, PA
08.2016 - Current
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Pilot and implement Fundations into K-3 core/intervention instruction.
- Provide direct and explicit instruction
- Exhibiting Flexibility
5th Grade Teacher
Shikellamy School District
Sunbury, PA
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
6th and 7th Grade Teacher
Shikellamy School District
Sunbury, PA
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Connections.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
Instructor
McCann School Of Business & Technology
Sunbury, PA
08.2008 - 12.2010
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Instructing adults in Fundamental Math, English and Career Development
- Critical thinking strategies to engage learners
Education
Bachelor of Science - K-6 Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA 09.2002 - 05.2007
Master of Science - K-12 Reading Specialist
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA 08.2011 - 12.2012
National Board Certified - Early And Middle Childhood/Literacy
National Board Cerification
Master of Science - Pk-12 Principal- Supervisory Curr/Instruction
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA 01.2021 - 05.2022
Skills
Collaboration
Data analysis
Intervention planning
Teacher collaboration
Improvement plans
Team-building
Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Title I Coordinator/Reading Specialist
Shikellamy School District
07.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Pk-12 Principal- Supervisory Curr/Instruction
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
01.2021 - 05.2022
K-5 Reading Specialist
Shikellamy School District
08.2016 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Shikellamy School District
08.2011 - 06.2016
Master of Science - K-12 Reading Specialist
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
08.2011 - 12.2012
6th and 7th Grade Teacher
Shikellamy School District
08.2008 - 06.2011
Instructor
McCann School Of Business & Technology
08.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - K-6 Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
09.2002 - 05.2007
National Board Certified - Early And Middle Childhood/Literacy
National Board Cerification