Wendy Davis
Candler
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education/EC Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
Asheville
08.2003 - Current
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop and implement an individualized education plan for each student.
- Utilized technology within the classroom setting such as computers or tablets to engage students in digital learning activities.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations of student progress in accordance with EC standards.
- Organized extracurricular events such as field trips or guest speakers to supplement regular curriculum topics.
- Participated in IEP meetings with parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to discuss academic progress of students.
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods including visual aids, worksheets, and verbal instructions, depending on the needs of the child.
- Provided training and support to paraprofessionals on classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
- Facilitated communication between parents, administrators, school counselors, and outside professionals regarding the educational needs of students.
- Fostered a safe learning environment through proactive classroom management techniques designed around EC guidelines.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Preschool Director
Acton United Methodist Church
Asheville
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Created policies and procedures related to curriculum design, student behavior management, safety protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments of teaching methods and student performance in order to identify areas of improvement within the program.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs.
- Coordinated field trips, special events, and other extracurricular activities for preschoolers.
- Performed various administrative tasks such as ordering supplies or equipment needed by faculty members or students.
- Prepared monthly reports outlining the overall performance of the preschool program.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents on their child's educational growth.
- Collaborated with administrative personnel at other schools or organizations to share best practices in early childhood education.
- Managed financial resources allocated for the preschool program, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
- Provided guidance to teachers on lesson planning and instructional strategies that would lead to better learning outcomes among students.
- Oversaw the hiring of qualified staff members, including teachers and classroom aides.
- Established effective communication channels with parents, faculty, and students.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local businesses or organizations that can provide additional resources or support services for the school.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12-1994
Skills
Local Education Agency Representative
- The LEA representative is a required member of the Individual Education Plan team who works with other team members to develop a program for each student
- Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with case managers, administrators, and guardians to develop a program for each student
- Document meeting minutes in the student’s IEP
- Demonstrate knowledge about the availability of school and community resources
EC Advisory Council Liaison
- Appointed by my principal, I serve as a liaison between my school and the broader community of special education teachers throughout Buncombe County Schools Responsibilities include conveying needs, guidelines, updates, and potential legal issues to my administration and to the advisory council
Liaison - Exceptional Children Department
- Coordinate testing schedules, meetings, and information input/output with all concerned parties including but not limited to the speech language pathologist, psychologist, occupational therapist, vision impaired teacher, hearing impaired teacher, general education teacher, parents, student advocate, and administration
School Improvement Planning Team
Each school is different and unique Planning has to reflect the school community and the goals for instruction I have served at three schools within Buncombe County
- Assess the overall picture of a school's current “health” by analyzing student achievement, school environment, teacher needs, parent needs, and administrative issues
- Data collection, analysis of reports and testing data
- Create goals that align with state standards
- Administer surveys to identify needs and establish a common approach to meeting those needs at the school level
Student Teacher supervisor
- Serve as a liaison between the student teacher, the university, school district, and administrators
- Model lessons
- Provide coaching and support
- Conduct evaluations to identify areas for improvement
- Document observations and present required reports and assessments to the university
Peer Mentor/Observer
- Provide orientation for new teachers to learn about the school's culture, policies, and expectations
- Build strategies to cope with the stress, isolation, and uncertainty that may accompany first years of teaching
- Reflect on current classroom practices and performance
- Help teachers build new skills and relationships within the school and community
- Discuss latest research and best practices
Beginning Teacher presenter
- Planned, created, and implemented a presentation to approximately 75 beginning teachers in Buncombe County The presentation focused on bridging the gap between general education and special education to enhance planning and student success
MTSS committee
The Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a framework used in North Carolina schools to improve education through research-based practices and data-driven problem-solving
- Provide professional development, coaching, technical assistance, and resources to staff in order to support students
- Data driven problem solving to maximize growth for all students
- Instructional support that increases in intensity as students move through tier levels
- Identify and provide additional assistance to students at risk of academic failure
- Developed a documentation system for teachers to progress monitor student learning
Buncombe County Schools Calendar Committee
Make recommendations to the school board about the school calendar based on the following parameters:
- Increasing student achievement and maximizing instructional time for students
- Providing opportunities for teachers to grow professionally
- Prioritizing schedules that promote equity
- Maximizing student attendance
- Considering feedback from stakeholders, including parents, students, staff, and community members
Trainer of general education teachers of information specific to special education
- Train general education teachers how to access the special education reporting system called ECATS in order to more successfully implement Individualized Education Plans in the regular education classroom
- Provide weekly feedback about ways to improve and differentiate instruction for special education students
- Serve as an advocate for special education students ensuring that IEPs are followed in the general education classroom
Timeline
General Education/EC Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
08.2003 - Current
Preschool Director
Acton United Methodist Church
08.2001 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Carolina University
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