Wendy Fortune
Amherst
Summary
Upbeat and creative person devoted to teaching and enhancing potential of others. Skilled in classroom management and enhancing student learning and behavior through positivity and forward thinking approaches. Caring relationship builder with good decision making skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Depew Schools
07.1998 - Current
- Establish and enforce rules of behavior to enhance social development and positive interactions
- Drive student learning through classroom plans, curriculum development, and strategies to meet needs of learners
- Boost individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and support
- Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to increase student understanding, progress, and achievement
- Design lesson plans customized to student needs
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process
- Participate in district activities to promote community cohesiveness
Cashier
Wegmans
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Retail Sales Associate
Abercrombie and Fitch
05.1996 - 07.2000
- Offered professional and friendly service to customers
- Balanced and organized cash register
- Completed setup, breakdown, and product preparation for seasonal merchandise and promotions
- Maintained personal appearance and modeled store's outfits while working
- Assisted customers by fulfilling requests and answering questions
- Stocked merchandise and arranged items on displays
Education
Masters of Science - Reading Education
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05.1997
Skills
- Reading, Writing, and Math Instruction
- Activity planning
- Organizational Skills
- Friendly personality
- Excellent time management
- Group and individual instruction
- Build and maintain professional relationships
- Community engagement
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
Cashier
Wegmans
05.2020 - 09.2022
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Depew Schools
07.1998 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Abercrombie and Fitch
05.1996 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Masters of Science - Reading Education
Canisius College
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