Wendy Blank
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Experienced Lead Teacher with 7+ years in early childhood education. Passionate about fostering child development and instilling a lifelong love for learning. Known for a friendly, outgoing, and adaptable approach. Excels in classroom management, patient instruction, and establishing strong parent-teacher relationships. Skilled in curriculum development, integrating music and movement, faith-based teachings, hands-on learning, and promoting literacy and language development. Accustomed to working with an average class size of 15 students. Dedicated to creating a nurturing and engaging educational environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Lead Teacher, Licensee
St. Louise Parish School
08.2018 - Current
- Establish positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress.
- Maintained patience while managing classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Established faith based hands-on lessons, activities, and projects concurrent with the liturgical calendar
- Successfully managed the duties and responsibilities in licensing our Early Childhood Program.
- Ensured developmentally appropriate, hand-on lessons and activities that fostered a love and excitement for learning.
- Incorporated music and movement to enhance learning.
- Encouraged students to develop independence skills through daily self care skills.
Kindergarten, Job Share
St. Louise Parish School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked effectively in a team setting, communicating with the primary Kindergarten teacher, the Instructional Assistant, Reading Specialist, and parents to ensure established objectives were being met.
- Maintained classroom expectations, routines, and lessons with the primary Kindergarten teacher, the Instructional Assistant, Reading Specialist, and parents to ensure established objectives were Maintained classroom expectations, routines, and lessons
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
St. Louise Parish School
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Adapted quickly to various classroom settings and grade levels by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a strong understanding of diverse curricula.
Various Positions
Seattle Public Schools
01.1998 - 04.2005
- First Grade Teacher, Sacajawea Elementary (2003-2005)
- First and Second Grade Teacher, Highland Park Elementary (1999-2002, Looping)
- Reading Specialist, Highland Park (1998-1999)
- Fourth Grade, Concord Elementary (1998, Summer school)
- Substitute – First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth Grades (1998)
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Technology in Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with Reading Endorsement
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05-1997
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Curriculum Development
- Program Development
- Effective Conflict Management
- Understanding of Compliance Protocols
- Effective Team Collaboration with Faculty
- Faith-Based Curriculum Design
Certification
Washington Teacher Certification, 9/2023
Merit/STARS, current with all requirements
Professional Involvement
- Seattle Public Schools Literacy Adoption Committee
- School Intervention Team (SIT), Highland Park
Timeline
Pre-K Lead Teacher, Licensee
St. Louise Parish School
08.2018 - Current
Kindergarten, Job Share
St. Louise Parish School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
St. Louise Parish School
01.2015 - 06.2018
Various Positions
Seattle Public Schools
01.1998 - 04.2005
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Technology in Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with Reading Endorsement
Valparaiso University
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