Open To Work
Wendy Culp
Cleveland,OH
Work Preference
Summary
Creative and adaptable professional committed to enhancing student engagement and academic success. Experienced in implementing differentiated instruction and positive reinforcement strategies to support diverse learning needs and promote a collaborative classroom atmosphere.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten co-teacher
Old Trail School
Bath, OH
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Engaged students through hands-on activities and creative play-based learning.
- Facilitated communication with parents regarding student progress and classroom events.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to encourage cooperation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual student needs.
- Encouraged collaboration among classmates while working together on projects.
- Managed student behavior using positive reinforcement techniques such as praise or rewards.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted problem solving skills, critical thinking, and creative expression.
- Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior and social interactions with peers.
- Collaborated with other teachers on ways to improve student learning outcomes.
- Led small groups of students during literacy centers time.
- Monitored classroom environment to ensure safety of all students.
- Tutored struggling students one-on-one to help them catch up academically.
- Created and maintained a safe learning environment for students.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension, and writing abilities.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Used a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Prepared students for state required achievement assessments.
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Read engaging stories to children during storytime to promote literacy skills. and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social, and personal skills.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish a solid foundation for progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
Parma City School District
Parma, OH
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student interaction.
- Implemented educational games to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and observations.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and needs.
- Provided individualized support to students with varying abilities.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
- Created and maintained a safe learning environment for students.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension, and writing abilities.
- Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
- Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Utilized technology to enrich lesson plans and engage students effectively.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Lake-Geauga United Head Start, Inc.
Painesville, OH
11.2017 - 08.2023
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and developmental needs.
- Mentored new teachers in effective teaching practices and classroom techniques.
- Assessed student progress through regular observations and evaluations.
- Organized educational activities that promote social and emotional development.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Implemented behavior management strategies in the classroom setting.
- Monitored playground safety during recess periods.
- Assisted in the development of IEPs for special education students.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions for struggling learners.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons to engage students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as seminars or workshops.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, drama.
- Integrated multicultural teaching methods into the curriculum.
- Utilized effective communication techniques when addressing challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with other staff members on curriculum development projects.
- Established positive relationships with families and community members.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by displaying appropriate materials around the classroom.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to early childhood education programs.
- Instructed students in academic, social, and emotional skills.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to meet the individual needs of students.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Conducted meetings with parents to discuss children's academic progress and behavioral development. to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Identified and eliminated potential hazards to ensure children's safety within the classroom. and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH05-1995
Affiliations
- I love spending time with my family and my dogs.
I enjoy yoga, and going out on Lake Erie on my SUP board for exercise.
I have a strong interest in learning new languages & cooking.
I have worked at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in the past, because I am an advocate for wildlife and the environment.
I have been a volunteer for The Geauga Humane Society as well, because I have a strong love for animals!
Timeline
Kindergarten co-teacher
Old Trail School
10.2024 - 06.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Parma City School District
10.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Lake-Geauga United Head Start, Inc.
11.2017 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Lake Erie College