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Wendy Wright

Fredericksburg,VA

Summary

Dedicated educator with extensive experience as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and lead mentor for new teachers. Skilled in literacy instruction, instructional planning, and classroom management. Proven ability to support student growth through data-driven practices and to build teacher capacity through coaching, collaboration, and professional development. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and empowering educators at all stages of their career.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Mentor 360 Ambassador

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2025
  • Served as Lead Mentor for new teachers, overseeing the mentoring program and ensuring consistent high-quality support across grade levels.
  • Facilitated monthly mentoring sessions for new teachers focused on reflective practice, support, and targeted professional learning.
  • Led quarterly mentor meetings focused on supporting new teachers' development and ensuring their instructional success.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with new teachers through active listening and communication.
  • Monitored mentee progress through mentor check-ins and provided ongoing guidance to mentors.
  • Provided support and guidance to new teachers alongside teacher mentors.
  • Organized peer observation opportunities for new teachers to support professional growth and instructional development

Reading Specialist

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2025
  • Designed and led professional development workshops for teachers on best practices in literacy instruction.
  • Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
  • Developed and monitored literacy intervention plans using the MTSS platform to address individual student needs across multiple tiers of support.
  • Facilitated Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) and grade-level planning sessions to support instructional alignment and data driven decision making.
  • Supported new teachers in implementing structured literacy practices through ongoing coaching, modeling, and collaboration.
  • Built strong coaching relationships with teachers to support evidence-based literacy instruction across grade levels.
  • Collaborated with teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure consistent implementation of reading interventions.

Teacher

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2014
  • Designed and implemented engaging, standards-based lessons aligned with grade-level expectations.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction through small groups, centers, and targeted interventions to meet individual student needs.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to support students in an inclusive classroom.
  • Assessed student performance using formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families to support academic and social-emotional growth.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear routines and expectations, modeling appropriate behaviors, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Mentored and supported new teachers by sharing best practices, providing resources, and providing guidance.
  • Collaborated with grade-level team to create lesson plans and assessments.
  • Participated in school and district professional development to enhance instructional practices.

Teacher

Prince William County Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.2004
  • Designed and implemented engaging, standards-based lessons aligned with grade-level expectations
  • Planned and delivered instruction for a 1st/2nd grade combination class using flexible grouping and integrated curriculum strategies.
  • Differentiated instruction through small groups, centers, and targeted interventions to meet the needs of students with diverse learning abilities.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to support students in an inclusive classroom.
  • Assessed student performance using formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families to support academic and social-emotional growth.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear routines and expectations.
  • Collaborated with grade-level team to create lesson plans and assessments.
  • Participated in school and district professional development to enhance instructional practices.

Education

Master of Science - Literacy

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Coaching and mentoring new teachers
  • Relationship building
  • Instructional Leadership and Instructional support
  • Professional Learning Communities (PLC's)
  • Science of Reading and Structured Literacy
  • Curriculum planning
  • Mentor Program Coordination
  • New Teacher Support and Development

Timeline

Mentor 360 Ambassador

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2025

Reading Specialist

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2025

Teacher

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2014

Teacher

Prince William County Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.2004

Master of Science - Literacy

University of Mary Washington

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Longwood University

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