Wendy Skipper
Summary
Knowledgeable Bilingual Teacher with 21 years of experience. Adept at exam proctoring and closely monitoring student progress through assessments and individualized exams. Successful in technology integration and English and Spanish instruction. Caring Bilingual Teacher with 21 years of experience in Bilingual instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Teacher
Chicago Public Schools-Tarkington School
08.2011 - Current
- Monitored student progress in both ELA growth and English fluency.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Bilingual Teacher
Chicago Public Schools- Mariano Azuela
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Monitored student progress in both ELA growth and English fluency.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Fulton Elementary School
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
Teacher
LaSalle Language Academy
08.2002 - 06.2008
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Monitored student progress in both ELA growth and English fluency.
- Increased students' understanding of English through teaching in various languages.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
Education
Master of Arts - Urban Teaching And Bilingual Education
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL2006
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2001
Skills
- Building Blocks of Learning
- Manage Classroom
- Fundraising Documentation
- Language Skills
- Social Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Plan Lessons
- Fluency in Spanish
- Positive Student Engagement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Modeling
Certification
- Licensed PEL -
- Licensed Bilingual Education-Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Teacher
Chicago Public Schools-Tarkington School
08.2011 - Current
Bilingual Teacher
Chicago Public Schools- Mariano Azuela
07.2009 - 08.2011
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Fulton Elementary School
08.2008 - 08.2009
Teacher
LaSalle Language Academy
08.2002 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Urban Teaching And Bilingual Education
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Northeastern Illinois University
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