Wanda Evans
Youngsville
Summary
Professional educator with a proven track record in fostering collaborative environments and driving academic success. Expertise in curriculum development, staff management, and student engagement. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make data-driven decisions. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on achieving results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seventh Grade History Teacher
Wake Preparatory Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
- Developed students' critical thinking skills by incorporating primary and secondary source analysis in lessons and assignments.
- Provided advice and guidance to students needing morale-boosting and academic advising.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities in order to stay current on best practices within the field of history education and provide the highest quality instruction possible for my students.
Head of School
Thales Academy
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents
- Best Elementary School Principal – Wake Living Readers’ Choice Award Winner (2023 and 2024)
- Enhanced teacher professional development through targeted workshops, coaching sessions, and collaborative planning time
- Increased student enrollment by effectively creating and marketing the school's unique programs and extracurricular offerings
- Ensured fiscal responsibility through careful budget management and resource allocation
- Achieved consistently high parent satisfaction ratings by addressing concerns promptly and transparently
- Successfully managed crises situations on campus while maintaining transparency among stakeholders
- Improved staff retention rates by fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and ongoing professional development
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations
Assistant Head of School
Thales Academy
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Improved school efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new technologies
- Enhanced student performance through the development of comprehensive curriculum plans and assessment tools as they pertained to remote learning
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas for improvement in student achievement and academic growth
- Assessed instructional effectiveness regularly through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback to teachers for continuous improvement
- Collaborated with the Head of School to set annual goals and objectives, monitoring progress throughout the year
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
First Grade Teacher
Thales Academy
07.2014 - 06.2020
- Helped design and implement a new History curriculum, including pacing guides, for all K-5 campuses
- Trained in Leadership strategies and implementation over a three-year span
- Created presentations and presented on expert panels to various business owners and colleges
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Kimmel Farm Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Teacher of the Year Winner (2013-2014 school year)
- Won award for involvement in the NC Reading Association's Young Author's Club
- Only class selected through the Arts Council's Artist in Residence Program to publish a book of students' writing
- Create costumes and manage backstage crew for Drama club
- Data Team co-chair
- Grade level chair
- School Improvement Team representative for grade level
- Train grade level on the Common Core and Essential Standards in Math and Science
- School representative to the Forsyth County Association of Educators (FCAE)
- ACES after school enrichment
- Use Blue Diamond data to create grade-level spreadsheets for teacher reflection on both teacher and student performance for each End-of-Quarter assessment
- Co-Chair for Student Council, Safety Patrol, and Yearbook Committee
- PBL (Problem Based Learning) instructor in the classroom as trained by Wake Forest University's Medical School
- Staff Development for Common Core Standards in Science and Social Studies
- Reading and Math tutor for Title 1 tutoring
- Planned and implemented field trips to promote student learning in conjunction with the Common Core Standards
Elementary Teacher
Konnoak Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Lead teacher in Fifth, Fourth, and First grade classrooms
- Created remediation and acceleration groups for entire grade level based on summative and formative data
- Planned grade level activities to build background knowledge, such as a field trip to the coast
- Reading tutor for Title 1 Tutoring and Saturday Academy
- Increased reading proficiency in students, many reaching third grade reading level in the First grade
- Developed and implemented the school store as part of the PBIS founding team
- Worked to create a team dynamic within both the grade level and my classroom
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students' understanding of multiple subjects
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles
Fifth Grade Teacher
South Graham Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Instructed an inclusion class consisting of students with special needs
- Won the National Award of Recognition for instruction of Autistic students
- Newspapers in Education Teacher of the Year Nominee
- Reduced instances of behavioral issues by implementing a consistent classroom management plan, promoting a positive learning environment
- Planned a two-night field trip to Washington, DC to allow for first-hand knowledge of the government
- Improved parent-teacher communication through regular progress reports and open lines of communication, strengthening support for student success
Education
Graduate School -
Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Philosophy
Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC05.2005
Skills
- Analytics and Reporting
- Curriculum development
- Student advising
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive Attitude
- Continuous Improvement
- Staff Development
- Facilities Management
- Visionary Thinking
Certification
- JH Social Studies License
- K-12 Teaching License in Language and Literacy
- Elementary Education License
- Licensed Social Media Manager
Qualifications Awards
- Best Elementary School Principal as voted by Wake Living (2023 and 2024)
- Teacher of the Year Winner (2013-2014)
- Member of the North Carolina Reading Association
- Member of the Language Initiative Board at Wake Forest University
- Sheltered Instructional Operation Protocol (SIOP) trained educator
- Positive Behavior Instructional Support (PBIS)
- Problem Based Learning (PBL) instructor
- Newspapers in Education (NIE) Teacher of the Year Nominee (2006)
- National Award of Recognition for instruction of Autistic Children (2005-2006)
- Nancy Hayes Award (2005)
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society for Education- Founding Member and President (2004-2005)
Timeline
Seventh Grade History Teacher
Wake Preparatory Academy
08.2024 - Current
Head of School
Thales Academy
09.2021 - 08.2024
Assistant Head of School
Thales Academy
07.2020 - 08.2021
First Grade Teacher
Thales Academy
07.2014 - 06.2020
Fourth Grade Teacher
Kimmel Farm Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2014
Elementary Teacher
Konnoak Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2010
Fifth Grade Teacher
South Graham Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Philosophy
Salem College
Graduate School -
Salem College
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