Wendy M. Carpenter
Summary
Energetic and compassionate individual with passion for fostering positive learning environment. Possesses deep understanding of educational principles and effective classroom management techniques, coupled with proficiency in curriculum development and lesson planning. Committed to inspiring students and fostering academic growth. Passionate Teacher with experience implementing diverse curriculums, motivating students, and fostering a data driven mindset in students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Okaloosa County Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Experienced in 4th and 5th grade loop groups ELA and Social Studies.
- Experienced in 8th grade ELA.
Teacher
Fayette County Schools
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies..
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Teacher
Shelby County Schools
10.2009 - 09.2017
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, Tn.2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Decision Making
- Detail-Oriented
- Relationship Building
- Operating Procedures and Policies
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Training and Development
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Data Entry and Maintenance
- Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
- Data-driven decision-making
- Ease with Computers and Technology
- Presentation Development
Timeline
Teacher
Okaloosa County Schools
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Fayette County Schools
09.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher
Shelby County Schools
10.2009 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Memphis
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