Wendy Kirkpatrick
Spring
Summary
Professional educator, adept in lesson planning and technology integration, enhancing student engagement through interactive lessons. Skilled in faculty collaboration and classroom management, consistently updated teaching methods to improve understanding, achieving significant student progress in math and science comprehension. Extensive knowledge in Math and strong commitment to fostering collaborative learning environment. Known for driving academic success and building positive relationships with both students and colleagues. Ability to inspire curiosity and critical thinking in students while ensuring alignment with educational standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Klein ISD
04.2006 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in math/science education.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of math concepts.
- Redirect students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Modified general education curriculum for special needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Education
Alternative Certification: Elementary School
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2006
BBA - Accounting
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX08-1995
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Lesson Planning
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- Student Engagement
- Student Records Management
- Group and individual instruction
- IEP Progress Tracking
- IEP design
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year: Klein Therapeutic Education Program 2018-2019
Teacher of the Year Runner Up: Klein Therapeutic Education Program 2017-2018 and 2021-2022
Certification
Generalist EC - 4
Special Education EC - 12
ESL EC - 12
Texas Reading Academy
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Klein ISD
04.2006 - Current
Alternative Certification: Elementary School
Western Governors University
BBA - Accounting
Sam Houston State University
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