Wingfield's Resume
Education
North Carolina State University BA in English – Secondary Education Concentration August 2010 – May 2014
Professional Experience
English & AP Literature and Composition Teacher
John Marshall High School, Richmond, VA
June 2018 – June 2020
• Teaching 12th grade English IV and Advanced Placement Literature and Composition courses. • Providing essential English language and career readiness skills. • Preparing students for the college-level AP Literature exam – students may earn college English credits by receiving a passing score. • Teaching 10th grade English II Honors, General, and Remedial level courses.
English Teacher
Falling Creek Middle School, Chesterfield, VA
October 2017 – June 2018
• Taught 8th grade C-level English and varying “Pride Time” remediation and enrichment courses on general middle grades English skills review, Creative Writing, and Writing skills practice/SOL prep. • Wrote lesson plans utilizing creative and emerging technological resources and PBL (project based learning) to enhance learning for the multiple intelligences and promote 21st century skills. • Utilized PBIS (positive behavioral intervention strategies) to establish a positive classroom climate and manage behavioral expectations. • Contributed to various PLC/department discussions and needs.
English & Creative Writing Teacher
Garner Magnet High School, Garner, NC
November 2014 – June 2017
• Taught Academic and Honors English II (World Literature), Creative Writing I and II, English II and English III (American Literature), and Restart (a repeat course for students to get back on track with their graduating class). • Used current events and creative modes, such as music, to present ideas and information to engage students in the world around them. • Created a learning environment where students participated in social and self-awareness activities to build empathy and understanding among peers. • Established a strong rapport with students by appealing to their needs and interests, while encouraging ownership of their individual school work and assignments.
Intervention Team Member
Garner Magnet High School August 2016 – June 2017 • Stood as representative for the English department on a panel of colleagues to collaborate on academic and behavioral interventions for students, assess failure data, and work with the MTSS Explorer system.
Garner Evening Program Teacher
Garner Magnet High School
August 2016 – June 2017
• Taught all levels of English to students across the county who were long-term suspended and left with the option to attend night school to stay on track to graduate.
Long-term Substituting
Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC
January 2014 – November 2014
• Taught two English II (World Literature) classes (Academic and Honors Paideia) and one mixedlevel ESL class while the teacher was on maternity leave.
After-School Tutor
Mayview Learning Center, Raleigh, NC
August 2013 – December 2013
• Volunteered with Communities in Schools-Wake County at the Mayview Learning Center to help various teachers and mentors provide the kids (ranging from elementary to high school age) in the after school program with assistance on homework/projects/classwork, guidance (or simply acting as an audience) during any mandatory reading times, and playmate for the remainder of the time after any school work was completed.
Additional Skills, Training, Recognition
Teachers that Shine Award
Garner Magnet High School
Awarded in June 2017 – Nominated by student praise submissions
Cypher Club Sponsor
Garner Magnet High School
April 2015 – June 2017
• Began and sponsored Garner High’s first Cypher club, where students across all grade levels and walks of life joined together to practice and learn from one another the art of toying with language and sound, e.g. rapping and/or freestyling with or without beats, spoken word, and sharing written poetry.
AP Literature & Composition Training
Meredith College
Summer 2016 – Received certification to teach AP Lit. & Comp. English courses
Student Teaching – (as an undergraduate of NCSU)
Sanderson High School
February 2014 – May 2014
Cooperating Teacher: Elizabeth Dotts
• Taught Honors and Standard level English III (American Literature) classes
Professional References:
*Susan Walsh (JMHS English Dept. Hiring & Evaluating Administrator)
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*Mark Maultsby (GMHS English Dept. Hiring & Evaluating Administrator)
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*Amy Bennett (GMHS English Department Chair)
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*Carter Hillman (GMHS Principal)
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*Dr. Sidney Johnson (Former Professor & University Supervisor)
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Education
North Carolina State University BA in English – Secondary Education Concentration August 2010 – May 2014
Professional Experience
English & AP Literature and Composition Teacher
John Marshall High School, Richmond, VA
June 2018 – June 2020
• Teaching 12th grade English IV and Advanced Placement Literature and Composition courses. • Providing essential English language and career readiness skills. • Preparing students for the college-level AP Literature exam – students may earn college English credits by receiving a passing score. • Teaching 10th grade English II Honors, General, and Remedial level courses.
English Teacher
Falling Creek Middle School, Chesterfield, VA
October 2017 – June 2018
• Taught 8th grade C-level English and varying “Pride Time” remediation and enrichment courses on general middle grades English skills review, Creative Writing, and Writing skills practice/SOL prep. • Wrote lesson plans utilizing creative and emerging technological resources and PBL (project based learning) to enhance learning for the multiple intelligences and promote 21st century skills. • Utilized PBIS (positive behavioral intervention strategies) to establish a positive classroom climate and manage behavioral expectations. • Contributed to various PLC/department discussions and needs.
English & Creative Writing Teacher
Garner Magnet High School, Garner, NC
November 2014 – June 2017
• Taught Academic and Honors English II (World Literature), Creative Writing I and II, English II and English III (American Literature), and Restart (a repeat course for students to get back on track with their graduating class). • Used current events and creative modes, such as music, to present ideas and information to engage students in the world around them. • Created a learning environment where students participated in social and self-awareness activities to build empathy and understanding among peers. • Established a strong rapport with students by appealing to their needs and interests, while encouraging ownership of their individual school work and assignments.
Intervention Team Member
Garner Magnet High School August 2016 – June 2017 • Stood as representative for the English department on a panel of colleagues to collaborate on academic and behavioral interventions for students, assess failure data, and work with the MTSS Explorer system.
Garner Evening Program Teacher
Garner Magnet High School
August 2016 – June 2017
• Taught all levels of English to students across the county who were long-term suspended and left with the option to attend night school to stay on track to graduate.
Long-term Substituting
Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC
January 2014 – November 2014
• Taught two English II (World Literature) classes (Academic and Honors Paideia) and one mixedlevel ESL class while the teacher was on maternity leave.
After-School Tutor
Mayview Learning Center, Raleigh, NC
August 2013 – December 2013
• Volunteered with Communities in Schools-Wake County at the Mayview Learning Center to help various teachers and mentors provide the kids (ranging from elementary to high school age) in the after school program with assistance on homework/projects/classwork, guidance (or simply acting as an audience) during any mandatory reading times, and playmate for the remainder of the time after any school work was completed.
Additional Skills, Training, Recognition
Teachers that Shine Award
Garner Magnet High School
Awarded in June 2017 – Nominated by student praise submissions
Cypher Club Sponsor
Garner Magnet High School
April 2015 – June 2017
• Began and sponsored Garner High’s first Cypher club, where students across all grade levels and walks of life joined together to practice and learn from one another the art of toying with language and sound, e.g. rapping and/or freestyling with or without beats, spoken word, and sharing written poetry.
AP Literature & Composition Training
Meredith College
Summer 2016 – Received certification to teach AP Lit. & Comp. English courses
Student Teaching – (as an undergraduate of NCSU)
Sanderson High School
February 2014 – May 2014
Cooperating Teacher: Elizabeth Dotts
• Taught Honors and Standard level English III (American Literature) classes
Professional References:
*Susan Walsh (JMHS English Dept. Hiring & Evaluating Administrator)
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*Mark Maultsby (GMHS English Dept. Hiring & Evaluating Administrator)
------------ / ------------
*Amy Bennett (GMHS English Department Chair)
------------ / ------------
*Carter Hillman (GMHS Principal)
------------ / ------------
*Dr. Sidney Johnson (Former Professor & University Supervisor)
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