Wendy Casello
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Puyallup School District
Puyallup, WA
09.2017 - Current
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Sixth Grade Teacher
Puyallup School District
Puyallup, WA
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Evaluated submitted assignments for clarity and skills, assigned grades and discussed results with struggling students to enhance understanding of course objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Improved child-bonding skills by coordinating IEP meetings and family conferences.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
Kindergarten Teacher
American Pacific International School
Chiang Mai, Thailand
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension as well as vocabulary development.
- Provided input on procedures and strategies for kindergarten teaching guidelines.
- Organized and assigned duties for 2 teacher assistants and volunteers.
4th Grade Teacher
Puyallup School District
Puyallup, WA
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to address curriculum objectives.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Puyallup School District
Puyallup, WA
09.2000 - 06.2002
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Supervised paraprofessionals in facilitating classroom activities.
- Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.
- Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
City University Of Seattle
Seattle, WA06.2000
Associate of Science - Sociology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.1998
Skills
- Multimedia instruction
- Leadership
- Curriculum development
- Parental communication
- Multitasking ability
- Team management
- Project planning
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Academic performance evaluations
- Public speaking expert
- Team collaboration
- Self-motivated
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Puyallup School District
09.2017 - Current
Sixth Grade Teacher
Puyallup School District
10.2013 - 06.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
American Pacific International School
08.2012 - 06.2013
4th Grade Teacher
Puyallup School District
09.2004 - 06.2005
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Puyallup School District
09.2000 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Education Administration
City University Of Seattle
Associate of Science - Sociology
Western Washington University
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