Wendy Faulkner
Teacher
Clover,SC
Summary
Compassionate and engaging early childhood and elementary teacher equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-2 Teacher and Reading Recovery Teacher
Clover School District
07.2009 - 02.2025
- Grades taught Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd grade and Reading Recovery
- Served as a mentor and evaluator for a new teachers.
- Established strong rapport with students, parents, and staff members to create a supportive educational community.
- Managed classroom effectively, establishing clear expectations and routines that promoted positive behavior patterns.
- Developed lesson plans by combining required curriculum with class personality and learning needs
- Implemented age-appropriate technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences to foster creativity, teamwork, and independent exploration.
- Promoted critical thinking through problem-solving tasks and collaborative group work.
- Taught virtually.
- Attended IEP and Tier II/III data meetings to contribute collected data to better meet each student's individual needs
- Completed college courses and other professional development as required to ensure best practices were being followed.
First Grade Assistant, Guidance/Admission Clerk, Student Teaching and Long-Term Substitute
Clover School District
08.2006 - 06.2009
- 1st grade and 9th grade long term-substitute
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents through proper storage methods and restricted access control implementation.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
Education
No Degree - Reading Recovery Certification
04-2014
Masters - Elementary Education
04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/ Marketing
05.1998
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Telephone etiquette
- Data entry
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Google Applications Proficient
- Graphic Design Using Canva
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Literacy
- Calkins Literacy Expert
Certification
- Current SC Teacher Certification
- SC Lead Mentor/Evaluator
- Reading Recovery
- Read to Succeed
- Apple Certified
Timeline
K-2 Teacher and Reading Recovery Teacher - Clover School District
07.2009 - 02.2025
First Grade Assistant, Guidance/Admission Clerk, Student Teaching and Long-Term Substitute - Clover School District
08.2006 - 06.2009
Limestone College - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/ Marketing
Clemson University - No Degree, Reading Recovery Certification
University of Phoenix - Masters, Elementary Education
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