Wendy Hendricks
Westminster,CO
Summary
High-energy Teacher with solid background educating students in lower level elementary. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences. Successful at working closely with students and parents for comprehensive education.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Adams 12 5 Star Schools
Northglenn, Colorado
08.2022 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Organized field trips to enhance the educational experience of students.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Integrated 21st century skills into daily curriculum to promote creativity.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
- Integrated relevant cultural elements into course content to promote understanding.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Classroom Master Teacher
Stevenson Lower and Middle School
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
09.2002 - 05.2014
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
- Created and implemented child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
Classroom Teacher
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Monterey, CA
08.1997 - 06.2004
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR08.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR05.1989
Skills
- Effective Inquiry Practices
- Cross-Disciplinary Instruction
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Cognitive Development Strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Mediation learning
- Instructional best practices
- Flexible and adaptive
- Emergent curriculum
- Lesson plan development
- Curriculum development
- Excellent classroom management
Professional Development
- Advantage Math
- Orton-Gillingham
- Wilson Reading Fundamentals
- Singapore Math
- Hands On Science
- Handwriting Without Tears
- Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment: mediated learning and cognitive modifiability
- Social Thinking
- Responsive Classroom
- Toolbox Project
Certification
- Colorado Initial License
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Adams 12 5 Star Schools
08.2022 - Current
Classroom Master Teacher
Stevenson Lower and Middle School
09.2002 - 05.2014
Classroom Teacher
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
08.1997 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Teaching
Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Pacific University
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