Wendy J. Clark
Spotsylvania,VA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse learning needs.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and evaluate student progress.
- Designed inclusive classroom environments promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
- Increased parent involvement in the learning process by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting respect among students.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
Registered Behavior Technician
FAMILY HOPE SOLUTIONS
01.2025 - Current
- Promote positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts
- Improve client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress
- Observe, monitor and record problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes
- Prevent instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients
- Develop rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes
- Support clients using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Enhance client communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities
Paraprofessional, SPED Department
HICKEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Created lesson plans for Autistic students in grades K-2 in Resource classroom setting
- Assisted with structured classroom assignments and teaching lessons
- Took data to establish behavioral plans for students as well as to meet individual education plan goals
- Supported students during inclusion classes in general education classrooms as well as during school specials, (P.E., Art and Music)
- Supported students in general education classrooms that needed assistance in completing classwork
- Monitored lunch and recess to ensure safety of students
- Collaborated with Special Education teachers to establish effective classroom rules, visuals and learning tools that helped students with Autism succeed in school academically and socially
Caregiver
STAY-AT-HOME-PARENT
09.2013 - 10.2023
- Caregiver to my three children while actively volunteering within various organizations, such as the Parks and Recreation Department of Parker and rehabilitating birds of prey at Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.
Sales Assistant
CLEAN FUN PROMOTIONAL MARKETING
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Marketed promotional products and company services to corporate clients through tradeshows, newsletters and fliers
- Customer database management
- Managed inventory and fulfillment programs for web-based key accounts
- Sourced and priced products for use at various events and as e-store premiums
- Wrote product descriptions for web
Marketing Manager
PERFECT FOODS BAR
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Contacted Lisa Lillien, author of Hungry Girl and gained national recognition in her segment on the Today Show, along with several mentions on her website causing increase in company sales and unique page hits on website
- Posted content on social media pages and researched relevant content to engage customers
- Interviewed and hired demonstrators for nationwide in-store demos and helped structure program coordinated demos on a monthly basis
- Researched local events and coordinated scheduling and execution
- Implemented customer reward program called ‘Everyday Athlete’ to acknowledge and reward customers who represent brand by living a healthy, active lifestyle
- Contacted bloggers for product reviews and giveaways in order to spread brand recognition
- Advertise with ‘Simply Sugar and Gluten Free’ website causing increase in unique page hits
- Through use of social media, advertising and promotions, increased unique visitor hits on website by 30%
- Entered customer invoices in Quickbooks on a daily basis
- Created sales kits for potential clients
Office Coordinator/Marketing Assistant
CONCERRO, INC.
03.2010 - 04.2011
- Provided support with marketing projects and tradeshows
- Supported sales department with custom presentations and sales proposals
- Maintained files and created a functional filing system within finance team
- Coordinated all travel arrangements for executives
- Worked diligently on customer collections and successfully collected on several delinquent accounts
- Coordinated all aspects of company meetings, special events and functions, including scheduling, catering, rentals, etc
- Weekly review of expense reports and assisted in monthly invoice mailings
- Scheduled all WebEx and teleconferencing meetings, set up new user accounts, provided technical support
Administrative Temp
OFFICE TEAM
10.2008 - 02.2010
- Administrative support to companies such as Jack in the Box and Booz, Allen Hamilton on a long-term temporary basis
- Scheduled meetings and arranged for necessary catering services
- Maintained filing system for all client files
- Worked closely with vendors to ensure timelines were on schedule
- Maintained databases
- Adapted to new environments and completed tasks quickly and effortlessly
Program Accounts Manager
SUMMIT MARKETING
11.2005 - 09.2008
- Marketed promotional products and company services to corporate clients through tradeshows, newsletters and fliers
- Customer database management
- Managed inventory and fulfillment programs for web-based key accounts
- Sourced and priced products for use at various events and as e-store premiums
- Wrote product descriptions for web
- Interfaced with internal departments to ensure all web projects were completed on schedule
- Implemented award programs
- Assisted with monthly invoicing and reporting
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Advertising and English
West Virginia University
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Group instruction
- Relationship building
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- BLS certified
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
FAMILY HOPE SOLUTIONS
01.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional, SPED Department
HICKEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10.2023 - 11.2024
Caregiver
STAY-AT-HOME-PARENT
09.2013 - 10.2023
Sales Assistant
CLEAN FUN PROMOTIONAL MARKETING
08.2012 - 08.2013
Marketing Manager
PERFECT FOODS BAR
05.2011 - 06.2012
Office Coordinator/Marketing Assistant
CONCERRO, INC.
03.2010 - 04.2011
Administrative Temp
OFFICE TEAM
10.2008 - 02.2010
Program Accounts Manager
SUMMIT MARKETING
11.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor’s of Science - Advertising and English
West Virginia University