Sales Special Education
Resume:
Wendy Mitchell
Salem, OR 97301
Cell: 808-***-****
*************@***.***
Objective
Seeking employment as a Special Education Teacher in an environment where
care and experience are most needed to encourage students to
develop emotionally, socially, and academically according to
their individual needs; Self-motivated with a high level of energy,
creativity, coupled with demonstrated strong communication
skills.
Professional Licenses
Oregon Teaching License; PreK-12 Special Education
2012
Colorado Licensed Substitute Teacher; PreK-12
2012
Hawaii Teaching License; Dual-Certified K-12; Special Education
2011
Hawaii Certified Substitute Teacher; PreK-12
2009
Professional Experiences in Educational Settings
Kelly Services for client Measured Progress; Longmont, CO
2011-12
Test Evaluator of constructed responses on standardized tests of
3rd, 5th,
8th, and 11th graders from NM, NV, MA, and NH; reading, writing,
and science qualified
Licensed Substitute Teacher, K-12; Thompson District; Loveland, CO
2012
Educational Aide; Extended School Year; SPED; Windward District;
Oahu, HI 2011
One-on-one aide for disabled 2nd grader
Certified Substitute Teacher, K-12; Windward District; Oahu, HI
2009-11
Special Education Teacher
2010
5th Grade Inclusion; Kalihiwaena Elementary School; Honolulu, HI;
Emergency Hire
Teacher/Leader 2010
5th Grade Afterschool Class; "Real World 101"; Kalihi Waena; grant-
funded
Other Employment Experiences
JCPenney Custom Decorating
1982-2010
*Decorator Consultant; Tacoma, WA, Phoenix, AZ and Oahu, HI
1982-84; 1994-2010
In-home commission sales of custom window coverings, bedding and
accessories;
* Worked with clients to educate them on product advantages and
disadvantages, demonstrated working samples, and tailored
needs and wants to product availability.
* Measured and calculated for necessary components; fabric, labor add-
ons and parts; calculated prices and discounts;
drafted sales contracts and completed necessary
paperwork.
* Followed-up on order throughout the ordering and installation process;
communicated with clients, internal staff and
vendors when necessary. Promoted and recognized for excellent customer
service.
*Area Sales Manager; Seattle, WA
1984-94
Responsible for the hiring, training and retaining of 55 sales and
support associates in 10 JCPenney stores in
WA, OR, and ID. Managed over $5 million in annual sales;
Major focus on sales training, individualized, small or large
group, both formal and informal; Promoted
profitability and sustainability. Resigned position to relocate to
AZ; continued employment with JCP as a decorator
consultant.
Easter Seals of Hawaii
1980-81
Group Home Caregiver for 4 severely disabled youth 10-17; Honolulu,
HI
Related Educational Experiences
* Special Olympics Volunteer; 2009
* Middle School Annual Career Day presenter; 2 years
* Little League baseball and softball coach; 1996-99; Division
Coach and Player Recruiter; All-Star team Head Coach
2 years; Arizona State runner-up 1999
* Classroom parent volunteer K-3; worked primarily with reading
groups
* Big Brother/Big Sister volunteer; 2 years
* Preschool teacher's aide; 1 year work study, Oregon State
University
* Swim Instructor; 3 summers+; toddlers through adults
* 4-H: Club Leader; Camp Counselor, Summer Camp Director, WA State
Fair Foods Demonstration Judge
Community Involvement
* Habitat for Humanity; Phoenix, AZ; 2006-07 home builds
* Susan B. Komen 3 Day 60 Mile Walk; Phoenix, AZ; 2005-07
* Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Club; Kailua, HI; 2008-10; club officer
2010
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX/HAWAII, Honolulu, Hawaii
2011 Master's of
Education/ Special Education; Dual Certified K-12
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII-MANOA, Honolulu, Hawaii
1980
M.A. Communications; Graduate Teaching Assistant;
Communications 145
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, Corvallis, Oregon
1978
B.S. Home Economics with Communications
National Student Exchange to University of Hawaii 1976-77
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