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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
watercolor painting, quilting, sewing, jewelry making, etc.
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Wendy Bell-Harvis

Ormond Beach,Florida

Summary

Creative Special and General Education Teacher that likes to 'think outside of the box' to use different techniques and strategies to problem solve. Enthusiastic and motivated about working with students and staff of all backgrounds and skill levels. Friendly and collaborative team player.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor/Mentor Teacher

The Sunshine Method
09.2022 - Current
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Increased student confidence in their academic abilities by providing individualized attention and targeted support during tutoring sessions.
  • Enhanced students critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities into the curriculum.

Interventionist/Tutor

Believe To Achieve
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
  • Taught ELA and Math to individuals and small groups.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Educational Staffing
09.2012 - 06.2018
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.

Special Education Teacher

Brandywine School District
09.2012 - 05.2018
  • Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Education And Special Education

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

West Chester University
West Chester, PA
05-2009

Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
06-1982

Skills

  • Activity Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Improvement Plans
  • Standardized Testing
  • Motivation Professional Style

watercolor painting, quilting, sewing, jewelry making, etc.

For most of my life I have had a passion for the creative arts, and have incorporated this love into my teaching.   I have also had small craft businesses, and sold my handmade items in 7 stores in the tri-state area in NJ, DE and PA.  

Timeline

Interventionist/Tutor

Believe To Achieve
10.2022 - 05.2024

Tutor/Mentor Teacher

The Sunshine Method
09.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Educational Staffing
09.2012 - 06.2018

Special Education Teacher

Brandywine School District
09.2012 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Education And Special Education

Wilmington University

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

West Chester University

Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene

University of Pennsylvania

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