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Wendy Mclaughlin

Bakersfield,Ca

Summary

Knowledgeable teacher specializing in goal oriented, strategic planning and intervention. Desiring to contribute to school and student success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

6th Grade Teacher

Mt. Vernon Elementary
08.2009 - Current
  • Bakersfield, Kern County
  • Engaged and supported all students in learning by analyzing assessment data to create differentiated activities in both math and ELA targeted to specific student learning needs
  • Created and Maintained Effective Environments for Student Learning using the Behavior Toolbox in conjunction with mindfulness strategies and SEL district training to teach students how to self-monitor emotions and behaviors
  • Demonstrated understanding and organized subject matter for student learning by collaborating weekly with colleagues to deconstruct standards, discuss learning intentions, success criteria and ensure teaching was relevant to the standards
  • Planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all students by working along side the special education teacher to set up attainable weekly goals for inclusion students based on students IEP's and current performance level
  • Assessed students learning using formal assessments including quarterly administration of the BAS, District Interim Assessments and created CFA's for both math and ELA using the interim assessment blocks viewing system
  • Informal assessments included running records continuously updated during the Universal Access small group instruction block
  • Math assessments included daily "ticket out the door", Math talks, and collaborative conversations
  • Development as a professional educator by attending all Thinking Maps courses(including ALD, and Writing Maps), Guided Reading refresher courses, Summer Institute and currently serving on the school leadership team where we are reading "10 Mindframes for Visible Learning: Teaching for Success" by John Hattie and Klaus Zierer.

Fifth grade Teacher

Bakersfield City School District
08.2004 - 06.2009
  • Bakersfield Ca., Kern County
  • Created an interactive classroom environment for students
  • Developed classroom standards to maintain student discipline and behavior
  • Evaluated student performance regularly and used assessment data to determine areas of focus for reteach
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student performance.

5 combination class Teacher

Mt. Vernon Elementary
, Ca.
08.2003 - 05.2004
  • Kern county
  • Developed lesson plans to meet the needs of both fourth and fifth grade students in core subjects
  • Promoted an environment conducive to learning
  • Established a reward system to manage behavior, resulting in marked decrease in referrals.

Education

PBAC Master's -

Cal State University
08.2001 - 06.2002

Bachelors of Arts - Liberal Studies

Cal State University
08.1999 - 06.2002

Associate of Arts Degree - Anthropology

Porterville College
08.1997 - 05.1999

Skills

Thinking Mapsundefined

Timeline

6th Grade Teacher

Mt. Vernon Elementary
08.2009 - Current

Fifth grade Teacher

Bakersfield City School District
08.2004 - 06.2009

5 combination class Teacher

Mt. Vernon Elementary
08.2003 - 05.2004

PBAC Master's -

Cal State University
08.2001 - 06.2002

Bachelors of Arts - Liberal Studies

Cal State University
08.1999 - 06.2002

Associate of Arts Degree - Anthropology

Porterville College
08.1997 - 05.1999

Achievements

  • As measured through BAS testing, 91% of my students increased their fluency and comprehension by at least 2 levels. (08/2021 – Present)
  • As a class, our Achieve 3000 lexile growth was 137 points, putting us well over the goal of 80 points, from August 2021 to May 2022.
  • From August to May, I doubled the number of proficient writers using student/teacher writing conferences and writing mini lessons from WFTBB.
    (08/2021 – Present)
  • Successfully implemented weekly math centers focusing on the CRA model, fully utilizing the inclusion teacher and aide, allowing students to work in small groups for intervention and enrichment. (08/2021 – Present)
  • Student Council Bookkeeper and Advisor (08/2019-Present)
  • Sixth Grade Chair and Leadership Team (08/2014 – Present)
  • Organized the Mt. Vernon Annual Jog-a-thon celebrating our Veterans by raising money for Honor Flight of Kern County. (11/2019)
  • Sixth Grade Math Bowl Coach (03/2015 – 03/2018)
  • Attended the National Teacher Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, NV as a member of BCSD's Guiding Coalition. (06/2015)
  • Graduated Cum Laude from CSUB (08/1999 – 06/2001)
  • Graduated Cum Laude from Porterville College (08/1997 – 06/1999)

Achievements

  • As measured through BAS testing, 91% of my students increased their fluency and comprehension by at least 2 levels. (08/2021 – Present)
  • As a class, our Achieve 3000 lexile growth was 137 points, putting us well over the goal of 80 points, from August 2021 to May 2022.
  • From August to May, I doubled the number of proficient writers using student/teacher writing conferences and writing mini lessons from WFTBB.
    (08/2021 – Present)
  • Successfully implemented weekly math centers focusing on the CRA model, fully utilizing the inclusion teacher and aide, allowing students to work in small groups for intervention and enrichment. (08/2021 – Present)
  • Student Council Bookkeeper and Advisor (08/2019-Present)
  • Sixth Grade Chair and Leadership Team (08/2014 – Present)
  • Organized the Mt. Vernon Annual Jog-a-thon celebrating our Veterans by raising money for Honor Flight of Kern County. (11/2019)
  • Sixth Grade Math Bowl Coach (03/2015 – 03/2018)
  • Attended the National Teacher Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, NV as a member of BCSD's Guiding Coalition. (06/2015)
  • Graduated Cum Laude from CSUB (08/1999 – 06/2001)
  • Graduated Cum Laude from Porterville College (08/1997 – 06/1999)

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