Wendy Jenkins is an experienced academic specialist, teacher, and administrator with over 14 years of experience in urban public schools. She has a proven track record of improving student test scores by over 30% and developing innovative instruction methods. Currently, she is an academic specialist and parent liaison at Cedar Hill ISD, where she leads a team of 32 professionals and has overseen improved STAAR test scores across all subject areas under her leadership.

1. EXECUTIVE PROFILE
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WENDY JENKINS
111 Squires Crt, Ferris, TX 75125 | C: 2145636103 | wendyj577@gmail.com/ wendy.jenkins@chisd.net
Enthusiastic Academic Specialist with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates
trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. I am
offering a strong educational background and more than 14 years of teaching and facilitating
experience. Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.
Urban public schools background
Critical thinker
Title I knowledge
Curriculum development
Standardized testing techniques
Learning assessments
IEPs knowledge
Decisive
Exceptional writer
Skilled with Animoto and Prezi
Understands Thinking Map
Differentiated instruction
specialist
Mediation and advocacy talent
Organizational development
knowledge
Calm under pressure
Training and development
Promotional campaigns
Relationship building expert
Recognized in “Who's Who Among America's Teachers” in 2013.
Developed innovative instruction methods that became the standard for the
district.
Founded and led a comprehensive during and after school enrichment program
at Plummer Elementary and Frank D. Moates Elementary.
Led fourth and fifth grade students to improve test scores by more than 30%
during multiple academic years.
Designed and conducted a professional development workshop in the areas of
writing, reading, science, and math for the Cedar Hill and Desoto Independent
School Districts.
08/2014 to Current Academic Specialist, Parent Liaison, Robotics and Cooking Club Sponsor
Cedar Hill ISD － Cedar Hill, TX
Led team of 32 professionals with elementary instruction.
Directed improvement plans.
Reviewed program needs and recruited qualified staff.
Maximized employee retention by creating positive work environment.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of
progress.
Implemented a variety of coaching methods such as lectures, discussions and
demonstrations.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult
subjects.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and
school administrators.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons
promoting learning and student engagement.
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide
curriculum standards.
STAAR test scores have improved under my leadership in all areas.

2. EDUCATION
12/2004 to 06/2014 Fourth and Second Grade Teacher , Administrative Intern, Fourth Grade Team
Leader
Desoto ISD － Desoto, TX
Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional
development.
Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education.
Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around
them.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and
personal responsibility.
Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in
students and followed up with parents.
2007 Principal Certification: Educational leadership
University Of Texas at Arlington － Arlington, TX, USA
4.0 GPA
2004 Master of Arts: Education
American Intercontinental University － Hoffman Estates, IL, USA
4.0 GPA
Minor in Educational Technology
2001 Bachelor of Arts: Political Science
University of Tx San Antonio － San Antonio, TX, USA
Coursework in Interdisciplinary Studies
Member of Future Lawyer's Club