WENDY CHANG

703.899.3486 / wc2yr@virginia.edu
2051 Blunt Lane, Alexandria, VA 22303

EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Expected graduation Spring 2016
Master of TeachingElementary Education
James Madison University, Spring 2009 (Graduated with Honors, Cum Laude)
Bachelor of Arts in School of Media Arts and DesignInteractive Media

HONORS
Presidents and Deans List
James Madison University Studies Abroad Scholarship

LICENSURE
Virginia Teaching License for Elementary Education K-6, Expected May 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, Alexandria City Public Schools, VA
Kindergarten Student Teacher, July - December 2015
Develop lessons and implement instruction for kindergarten students based on Virginias Standards of Learning and
grade level expectations
Performed all teacher responsibilities during a sixteen-week lead teaching experience
Utilize continual informal and formal assessments to measure effectiveness of teaching and optimize student
learning, adapting instruction when needed
Differentiate instruction to provide for individual differences and meet all student needs
Enhance student engagement for learning through maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment
Establish positive relations with students and parents
Participate in staff and weekly professional learning community meetings
Woodbrook Elementary School, Charlottesville City Public Schools, VA
Practicum, January - April 2015
Observed classroom activities, lessons of various subject matter and management techniques
Designed and implemented instructional materials including lesson plans and unit plans to promote student learning
Implemented pre and post assessments to evaluate student learning
B. F. Yancey Elementary School, Albemarle County Public Schools, VA
Practicum, September - December 2014
Observed classroom activities and management techniques during morning math and literacy blocks
Worked with small groups of students on reading, writing and math skills
Mary Carr Greer Elementary School, Charlottesville City Public Schools, VA
Reading Tutor, September - April 2015
Provided instruction on reading and writing skills and fostered literacy development in at-risk children in the
afterschool reading program
Little Lights Urban Ministry, Washington, DC
Volunteer/Tutor, April 2010 - Present
Cultivate elementary school students' confidence in math skills with the use of online curriculum, worksheets,

manipulatives, and math games.

Build relationships with K-8th grade students through recreation, reading, and arts and crafts.
Assist in various Little Lights organizational events.
McLean A+ Academy, McLean, VA
Teacher, March - December 2010
Composed creative, quality lesson plans that captivate students' attention and fit their needs.
Built strong and caring relations with students through continual encouragements and instructional guidance.

SKILLS
Technology Skills (Windows and Mac OS)
Proficient with the following (but not limited to):
Microsoft Office Applications
Interactive white board
Document camera
Adobe Creative Suite CS6:
Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator

REFERENCES
Available upon request.

Language Skills
Chinese
Fluent speaking, reading, and writing abilities
Japanese
Intermediate speaking, reading, and writing
abilities