Wendy Hodgson
Metairie
Summary
Passionate elementary school teacher with a background in creating vibrant learning environments, encouraging student curiosity, and facilitating active participation in individual and group settings through field trips, guest speakers, and events. Strengths include fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, implementing differentiated instruction strategies, and integrating technology into curriculum to boost student engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher - Second Grade
Jefferson Parish Public Schools - Chateau Estates
Kenner
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
Elementary School Teacher - Third Grade
Kenner Discovery and Health Sciences Academy
Metairie
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
Elementary School Teacher - Third and Fourth Grade
Jefferson Parish Public Schools - Ella Dolhonde
Metairie
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Met regularly with administrators regarding student discipline issues.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
Elementary School Teacher - Third Grade
Holy Name of jesus Catholic School
New Orleans
08.2007 - 07.2018
- Monitored lunchroom behavior and enforced appropriate conduct standards.
- Integrated literature into classroom lessons whenever possible.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
Education
Alternative Certification - Elementary Education, Grades 1-5
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12-1985
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Individualized instruction
- Parent communication
- Field trip organization
- Project supervision
- Event planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Behavioral management
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Certified Reading Teacher - AIM Institute for Learning and Research/Pathways to Proficient Reading
- Alternative Teacher Certification - University of New Orleans
Accomplishments
- Golden Key Honor Society - University of New Orleans
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher - Second Grade
Jefferson Parish Public Schools - Chateau Estates
08.2022 - 07.2024
Elementary School Teacher - Third Grade
Kenner Discovery and Health Sciences Academy
08.2020 - 05.2022
Elementary School Teacher - Third and Fourth Grade
Jefferson Parish Public Schools - Ella Dolhonde
08.2018 - 07.2020
Elementary School Teacher - Third Grade
Holy Name of jesus Catholic School
08.2007 - 07.2018
Alternative Certification - Elementary Education, Grades 1-5
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of New Orleans
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