Wendy Carson
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Passionate educator with over 8 years of experience in curriculum development and special education. Skilled in crafting engaging, differentiated instruction that sparks creativity and drives student success, particularly in creative writing. Dedicated to fostering inclusive, supportive classrooms where every student’s unique needs are met, and academic growth is not only encouraged but achieved.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Assessment Coordinator
Mission Achievement and Success Charter School
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Experienced Assessment Coordinator providing strategic, timely, and targeted support to the school community.
- Committed to delivering high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that drive student achievement.
- Skilled in overseeing and coordinating student testing in alignment with Mission Achievement and Success Charter School's goals.
- Proven ability to foster collaboration and maintain efficiency and accuracy in assessment administration.
High School English Teacher
Amy Beihl Charter School
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered a dynamic curriculum focused on creative writing and literature, fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating classroom environment.
- Cultivated a culturally responsive and socially/emotionally safe space to support students' academic growth and college readiness.
- Contributed to Individualized Education Program (IEP) student outcome goals, ensuring inclusive and personalized learning.
- Led community service initiatives and provided guidance for high school senior project planning, promoting civic engagement and personal development.
- Committed to Amy Biehl Charter School’s mission of offering impactful educational opportunities to a diverse student body.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Middle School English Teacher
NM Media Arts Collaborative
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Taught students how to express ideas in detail.
- Developed and implemented personalized, project-based instruction in Humanities, covering Social Studies, English literature, writing, research, and grammar.
- Fostered a culturally responsive and socially/emotionally safe classroom environment to meet diverse student needs.
Middle School English Teacher
School of Dreams Academy
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Designed and implemented a self-created curriculum centered on creative novel writing, where students wrote and read their personal stories and created self-written, self-directed plays for their final projects.
- Delivered instruction in-person, hybrid, and remote formats to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a culturally responsive and socially/emotionally safe classroom environment to support students’ personal and academic growth.
- Adhered to NM Core standards when planning course lessons.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Brought in guest speakers such as Author Kristen Martin.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Albuquerque School Of Excellence
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Lead Special Education Teacher responsible for developing Individualized Education Programs (IEP) to establish educational and social-emotional goals for students.
- Applied expertise in instructional principles to modify curriculum and ensure alignment with each student’s IEP and educational needs.
- Fostered strong interdisciplinary team communication by collaborating with parents, colleagues, staff, and on-site therapists to support student success.
- Taught a variety of subjects, including Math, Reading, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Yoga Club.
- Provided ongoing support to students and parents through parent-teacher conferences, regular phone calls, and weekly online communication; facilitated teacher training to enhance reading skills for special education students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
University Teaching Assistant
Marco Brizaraelli / University of New Mexico
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted in delivering high-quality instruction through collaborative learning, and online communication via Blackboard, ensuring student success in Communication & Journalism courses.
- Developed and implemented course syllabus, requirements, and online instruction focused on Communication, Mass Media, and Organizational Change.
- Supported student understanding of course materials by grading and assessing written work and weekly database questions.
- Graded student papers and assignments.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
Lead Special Education Teacher
La Reselona Leadership Academy
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Lead Special Education Teacher responsible for developing Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish educational and social-emotional goals, adhering to state and federal guidelines.
- Taught Pre-Algebra, Reading, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Art, and Yoga Club, ensuring a well-rounded education for students.
- Provided ongoing support to students and parents through parent-teacher conferences, phone calls, and monthly online communication.
- Improved student performance by providing essential educational tools, art supplies, and materials; supported students with transportation, clothing, and hygiene items; and enhanced classroom ambiance through organization and personal funding.
Education
Master of Arts - Adult Education / English
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX05-2018
Skills
- Level Two Teacher
- Curriculum Development
- Creative Writing
- Literature Analysis
- Special Education
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Modern classroom technology
- Remote instruction
Timeline
Test Assessment Coordinator
Mission Achievement and Success Charter School
07.2024 - 05.2025
High School English Teacher
Amy Beihl Charter School
10.2023 - 05.2024
Middle School English Teacher
NM Media Arts Collaborative
10.2022 - 05.2023
Middle School English Teacher
School of Dreams Academy
08.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Special Education Teacher
Albuquerque School Of Excellence
08.2018 - 05.2019
University Teaching Assistant
Marco Brizaraelli / University of New Mexico
07.2017 - 03.2019
Lead Special Education Teacher
La Reselona Leadership Academy
08.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Adult Education / English
Wayland Baptist University
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