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Wendy Turner

Lodi

Summary

Dynamic Lead Teacher at Galt Unified School District, adept at fostering student involvement and implementing differentiated instruction strategies. Successfully enhanced student engagement through effective lesson planning and strong parent communication. Proficient in special education strategies, ensuring tailored support for diverse learning needs while promoting collaborative educational partnerships.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Galt Unified School District
06.2007 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.

Education

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Consumnes River College
8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom management
  • Child development knowledge
  • Effective parent engagement
  • Collaborative educational partnerships
  • Instructional planning
  • Fostering student involvement
  • Coaching and guidance
  • Individualized education plan support
  • Proficient in special education strategies
  • Student data organization
  • Emotional assistance
  • Collaborative teaching methods
  • Curriculum standards alignment
  • Parental engagement
  • Performance measurement strategies
  • Effective literacy strategies
  • Proficient in behavior management strategies
  • Curriculum execution
  • Effective small group teaching
  • Learning evaluation methods
  • Support for special needs students
  • Training in social-emotional development
  • Performance assessments

Training and knowledge

Trained in Second Steps social emotional curriculum, Teaching Pyramid, Class, Desired Results Developmental Profile, Learning Genie and BE Glad Literacy strategies.

I am skilled at implementing and planning lessons based on the Creative Curriculum themes.  I am able to align my lessons with the Learning Foundations as well as guide my students learning through the Desired Results Developmental Profile.  

I collaborate with parents and co-Teachers to Create a safe and secure learning environment for the students in my care.

I am able to adapt my lessons to meet the needs of the Mainstream and full inclusion students in my care, working closely with the Special Needs Teachers to meet the IEP goals of each student.

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Galt Unified School District
06.2007 - Current

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Consumnes River College
Wendy Turner