Wendy L. Email & Phone Number

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area & Western Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts Area

Longmeadow, Ma

*Designed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans for the three multi-leveled math classes, segregated by gender.*Implemented web based math program.*Implemented Interactive Notebooks with foldables.*Developed unit-based projects that are centered on real-world situations to show students the importance of gaining a solid education and how mathematics correlated with everyday life.*Incorporated various technologies in the classrooms including digital image projector and computer software.*Adept at structuring the classroom environment to facilitate learning• Familiar with various learning disabilities and associated remedial teaching strategies• Demonstrated ability to maintain assessment records and student portfolios to gauge progress

Springfield, Ma

Teach two sections of 7th grade Algebra I.• Teach 1 section of advanced 8th grade Algebra II/Geometry.Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from a varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.• Utilize state and school provided data to drive instruction.

Agawam, Ma

• 4 Pre-algebra sections• 1 Algebra I section – high school level/advanced• Design and implement comprehensive lesson plans, which incorporate and implement KWL and scaffolding ensuring that each student is able to retain and understand materials at hand• Develop unit based projects that are centered on real world situations to show students the importance of gaining a solid education and how math correlates with everyday life• Incorporate various technologies in the classroom including ELMO, digital image projector, TI 83 graphing calculators, computer software, web-based math text book• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate new activities and allocate effective resources.• Data driven instruction using Aimesweb probes to identify specific areas of weakness and track student progress• Developed benchmark MCAS assessment to identify specific areas of weakness

Springfield, Ma

• Inclusion Teacher for Geometry, Foundations of Math, and Algebra II – modeled, trained teachers on modifications and accommodations to instruction and materials ensuring the diverse needs of students are met.• Resource room for Foundations of Math, Financial Literacy, Algebra II, Algebra I, MCAS Math, and ELA Concepts. Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem solving assignments and small group instruction -all multi-age/grade grouping• Upheld a solid classroom management plan in which students were provided clear and consistent direction with follow-through; fostered a work-oriented and stress-free learning environment• LindaMood Bell Seeing Stars Program implementer• Caseload of 28 students – responsible for writing IEPs• Assistant Choir Director – volunteer position• Team member for Program Quality Assurance implementing Corrective Action Plan – brought Special Education Department into compliance for the first time in 10 years• Every single 10th grader on an IEP passed the 2009 ELA and Math MCAS with at least “needs improvement”• Implemented and maintained EPPs for students scoring “needs improvement”

Holyoke, Ma

• 7th and 8th grade Math inclusion teacher using Connected Math Program and workshop model.• 7th and 8th grade Inclusion Teacher for Readers & Writers Workshop (ELA)• 8th grade Inclusion Teacher for Science • Taught regular education 8th grade math class using Connected Mathematics Program with cooperative learning and workshop model. Very strong math background • Responsible for 6 MCAS-Alt Portfolios – all 6 students received 100 points• LindaMood Bell trained- LiPs, Seeing Stars, Visualizing and Verbalizing. Pull out program to improve decoding, phonemic awareness and comprehension• Smartboard Training • Member of Western Mass. Writing Project – implemented multi-district interactive web blogs with 8th grade Readers & Writers Workshop through UMass initiative • Extensive on-site training by Lesley University for math pedagogy • Employed manipulative hands-on teaching with the TI 83/84 Graphing Calculator and Smartboard• Student Government Advisor• Functional Behavioral Assessments

Springfield, Massachusetts

*Accounts Payable-shipping & receiving through payment by corporate*Payroll- time cards through check dispersement *Human Resources- health insurance, 401K, pension plan*Office Supply Coordinator- inventory and purchasing

Master Of Education - Med, Math Pedagogy & Instruction

Masters Of Sped, Special Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science, Music Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Tam O'Shanter, Silk Line, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Concert.