Wendy Hughes
Rhome,Texas
Summary
Passionate Educational Consultant with an in-depth knowledge of best practices in literacy and devoted to support the implementation of these practices. Experienced in evaluating data and collaborating with educators to determine next steps of a project. Skilled at building rapport with clients and supporting educators as they build capacity to implement literacy products and practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Consultant
95 Percent Group
Rhome, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Facilitate product training for educators to provide overall understanding of the product and promote successful implementation
- Advise teaching staff and administration about effective use of product material and equipment.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators and counselors to ensure that the educational plan is effectively implemented.
- Analyze assessments to identify learning needs and developed appropriate strategies to address them.
- Provide strategic advice, technical guidance, and process improvement support to clients during client engagements.
- Create detailed reports on findings from client engagements, including recommendations for improvement.
- Facilitate professional development for educators to advise current best practices in literacy instruction.
District Cohort Leader for the Texas Reading Academies ELAR
Ponder Elementary
Ponder, Texas
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Mentored a team of 30 educators as they implemented best practices for literacy development in their classroom.
- Developed and guided professional learning opportunities for integration of LETRS coursework, assessments, and lesson examples to provide best practices in phonemic awareness, phonics, and orthographic mapping in the K-3 grade classroom
- Executed a purge plan to eliminate assessments and practices that were not aligned to best reading practices
- Identified curriculum gaps and advocated for the purchase of crucial, supplemental resources for teachers and students
- Collaborated with K-2 educators to analyze assessment data and plan targeted instruction for students in need
- Initiated the implementation of an explicit and systematic phonics scope and sequence and designed a daily routine which was integrated into the Kindergarten and first-grade classrooms
- Initiated the implementation of an explicit and systematic framework for spelling using phoneme-grapheme mapping for the district's second-grade classrooms
- Evaluated the implementation of LETRs coursework - Results of BOY assessment to EOY assessment: Kindergarten students considered 'at risk' decreased by 21%, first grade students considered 'at risk' decreased by 34%, second grade students considered 'at risk' decreased by 27%
- Student Support Team (RTI) Leader - scheduled meetings, recorded minutes, collaborated with peers to provide suggestions for intervention and referrals when needed for special education testing
- Team Lead for the Instructional Support Staff team.
Elementary General Education Teacher
Ponder Elementary
Ponder, Texas
01.2006 - 07.2021
- Taught 14 years of first and second grade, all content areas
- Taught 2 years of 3rd grade, Reading and Writing
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for all classes in accordance with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement instructional plans, maintained communication with parents and students, and provided an inclusive literacy-rich classroom
- Provided individualized instruction to students who required additional guidance or reinforcement of concepts.
- Assessed student progress using a variety of methods, including tests, quizzes, observations and portfolios.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing stimulating activities that promoted creativity and problem-solving.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards, online learning systems and other instructional materials.
English Immersion Teacher
VIPKID
Remote, China
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Taught English to individual Chinese students, ages 4 to 15, utilizing the company's immersion framework, TPR and visuals
- Provided affirming and corrective feedback for over 1800 classes
- Received high approval ratings from parents.
Education
M.D. - Educational Leadership
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12-2024
Bachelor of Science: EC-4 Generalist -
Texas Woman's University
01.2005
Skills
- Data analysis
- Innovate Solutions
- Personable and Approachable
- Strong presentation skills
- Product Training
Conference And Workshop Presentations
- Content: Learning Labs (professional development opportunities) presented for grade level teams, integrating LETRS coursework and assessments Fall 2021.
- Tech: Seesaw Course co-presented, Summer 2017
- Seesaw Advanced Course - Co-presented, Summer 2017
- Seesaw: Beginner & Seesaw: Advanced Co-Presented Elementary Con Region XI, Summer 2016
- Google as Easy as 1, 2, 3 Ponder Texas, Summer 2017
- Getting the Most Out of Your Drive, Summer 2016
- Integrating Tech: My Experience with Turning Up the H.E.A.T - co-presented with Region XI TCEA Convention & Exposition, Winter 2016
- Co-presented at Innovative teaching and Learning conference, Region 11, Summer 2015
- My Experience with Turning Up the H.E.A.T. - Co-presented at Technology in Action Conference, Summer 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Independent Consultant
95 Percent Group
05.2023 - Current
District Cohort Leader for the Texas Reading Academies ELAR
Ponder Elementary
08.2021 - 08.2022
English Immersion Teacher
VIPKID
12.2017 - 06.2020
Elementary General Education Teacher
Ponder Elementary
01.2006 - 07.2021
M.D. - Educational Leadership
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science: EC-4 Generalist -
Texas Woman's University
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