WENDY CHESTNUT

• Evaluated student performance through exams, projects, and participation to monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.

Conducted weekly sessions to empower students with essential library skills and foundational computer science concepts, introducing them to the exciting world of coding. Witnessed remarkable progress in their Python programming abilities.

- Served as the first line of tech support on campus, adeptly troubleshooting software issues and determining when to escalate hardware problems, ensuring a seamless tech experience for students and staff.

- Curated and diversified the library collection, passionately advocating for titles that represent, celebrate, and resonate with our diverse student body in this Title I school. Focused on modernizing the collection with contemporary works, including graphic novels, to engage reluctant readers and foster a love for literature.

• Increased library usage by developing engaging reading programs and promoting library resources to students, teachers, and staff.

• Teaching students library skills and maintaining the school's collection of books, computers and faculty resources.
• Contributed to student growth and staff development by identifying new technology opportunities and expanding into emerging educational technology strategies..

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

• Revitalized classroom dynamics by embracing interactive teaching methods, such as collaborative projects and hands-on learning experiences.
• Kept meticulous records of student progress, attendance, and behavior, fostering transparent communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
• Tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring every student had the chance to thrive.
• Regularly evaluated student performance through both formative and summative assessments, guiding future lesson planning.
• Partnered with fellow educators to create interdisciplinary units that wove subjects together, deepening students' understanding. Proactively identified struggling students and offered targeted support through tutoring and customized lesson plans.