Richard L. Wendling
5041 Southview Drive
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
(513) 894-0626
RichWendling@yahoo.com
www.web-ling.com


EDUCATION
Indiana Wesleyan University
Currently enrolled, Special Education Licensure 
Estimated completion September 2006

Tarrant County College, Hurst, Texas
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Science Application Development 
December, 2000, Graduation with Highest Honors, 4.00 GPA
Overall 3.951 GPA 

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
B. S., Early and Middle Childhood Education, 1984

CERTIFICATION
Ohio Elementary (1-8) 4-Year Certificate, expires 2006
Texas Provisional Elementary - General, Life

EMPLOYMENT
Roselawn Condon School, Cincinnati Public Schools
Junior High Science Teacher, August 2003 - June 2005
  Utilized inquiry-based instruction with FOSS, SEPUP, and STC/MS science kits.
  Science Club sponsor.
  Science Fair Coordinator.

Mattel Toys Southwest Distribution Center, Fort Worth, Texas
Inventory Analyst / Data Analyst, 1986-1989, 1998-2003
  Designed, implemented, and maintained databases in Access. 
  Research, analyze, and solve inventory problems.
  Instructed classes in basic computer skills, Word, Excel, and Red Cross First Aid.
  Participated in various employee involvement committees.  Facilitated swing shift committee.
  Technical support for computer users. 
  Coordinated activities and projects between departments and facilities.

Birdville Independent School District, Fort Worth, Texas
Elementary School Teacher, North Ridge Elementary School, 1989 - 1998
  Taught third, fourth, and fifth grades in both self-contained and team settings
  Improved scores each year on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS).
  Achieved a 100% pass rate for all non-exempt students on the TAAS Math test, 1998.
  Helped create an outdoor education program for fifth graders.
  Contributed to North Ridge Elementary being named a National Blue Ribbon School.

Christian Temple School, Fort Worth, Texas
Elementary Teacher; Secondary Science and Computer Teacher, 1985-1986
  Managed the science and computer labs.
  Taught computer literacy and BASIC programming to high school students.

AWARDS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND HONORS
  Eagle Scout.
  Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
  Boy Scout Assistant Scoutmaster, 1979-1981, 1983, 1986-1998.