Wendy Woodrick

• Teach 85 6th graders in ancient world history, but more importantly, I teach them how to be a decent human being by treating classmates kindly.
• Develop strong rapport with students by creating an inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation from all learners.
• Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

• Enhanced critical thinking skills through debates, group projects, and problem-solving exercises.
• I taught 7th grade Ancient World History and 8th grade Mississippi Studies and World Geography.
• Organized field trips to historical sites and museums to create immersive learning experiences that complemented classroom instruction.
• Developed strong rapport with students by creating an inclusive classroom environment that encouraged participation from all learners.

• Established strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in increased parent involvement and support.
• Assessed student progress regularly with formal and informal evaluations, ensuring targeted instruction for each learner''s unique needs.
• Led students through hands-on projects that promoted teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Mentored new teachers by sharing expertise in lesson planning, classroom management strategies, and professional development opportunities.

• Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, enhance curriculum, and improve overall school performance.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips to supplement course content and provide enriching experiences for students.
• Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons to accommodate various learning styles, abilities, and interests among students.
• Provided constructive feedback to students on assignments and assessments, motivating them to continue growing academically.
• Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores, homework completion rates, which aided in identifying areas needing improvement or intervention strategies.
• Cultivated a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforcing rules fairly among all students.

• Developed comprehensive lesson plans that addressed individual student needs, resulting in higher levels of engagement and understanding.
• Promoted a positive learning environment through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
• Increased student participation by utilizing engaging group activities, interactive lectures, and thought-provoking assignments.
• Streamlined grading processes with efficient rubrics that ensured consistency in evaluating student work across all sections of a course.

I owned this company for five years. We published nine print books, including two award-winning books: Why is Corey Brown? (Recipient of Silver Medallion for the Mom's Choice Awards); and Full Box! (Recipient of the Best Historical Monograph awarded by the Florida Historical Society).

I processed loan applications, closed loans with clients, processed and made checks available to customers. I enjoyed this job because it rewarded me financially for my effort, organization, people skills, and meeting sales goals.

• I worked on site at Sallie Mae Loan Processing Center in the Human Resources department. I hired, trained, counseled, fired and promoted employees. I also completed and processed paperwork and forms for employment.
• Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
• Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
• Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
• Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.

I placed temporary employees in companies around Cleveland, TN. I was responsible for interviewing perspective temporary employees, hiring and placing employees in appropriate jobs, and on many occasions, firing employees.

• Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns.
• Boosted sales by designing and executing creative email marketing campaigns.
• Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders by coordinating cross-functional promotional events.
• As the Marketing Coordinator for three years. I provided Simmons Market Research Bureau consumer behavior patterns and buying habits to country radio stations by keeping daily contact with their sales personnel.
• I helped with special events such as the CMA Awards Show, Country Radio Seminar, Fan Fair (now called CMA Fest) and other smaller events.
• Developed visually engaging marketing materials to support product launches and promotions.
• Collaborated with external agencies on advertising campaigns, ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives.
• Conducted market research to identify industry trends and generate actionable insights for strategic planning purposes.