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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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VICTORIA AVERY

Kent,WA
VICTORIA AVERY

Summary

Dynamic, certified educator with a diverse teaching background specializing in Preschool, Special Education, and English Language Learners. Proven ability to create engaging learning environments that cater to the unique needs of students from Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through innovative teaching strategies and individualized support. Passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential in a nurturing, inclusive atmosphere.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Edmonds School District

Lead Preschool Teacher
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Teach morning and afternoon classes of 18 students.
  • Develop lesson plans.
  • Conference with parents., Address behavior, modify lessons, and work on developmental goals with students

Edmonds School District

Special Education Teacher
09.2024 - 08.2025

Job overview

  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

Klein Independent School District

Special Education Teacher
08.2021 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Taught lessons and provided in-class support to 12 students on my case manager list.
  • Developed lesson plans.
  • Taught Dyslexia to a group of students.
  • Taught resource students with a focus on IEP goals.
  • Created goals and updated parents on progress
  • Worked with students on goals.

Buckeye Elementary School District

ELD Kindergarten Teacher
08.2015 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Kindergarten ELD Teacher (3.5 years), 1st Grade Teacher (5 months), 2nd Grade Teacher (1 year).
  • Recognized as Employee of the Month.
  • Received Superintendent Excellence Award for high test scores.
  • Served as PTA Secretary for one year.
  • Served as grade-level team lead for Kindergarten for one year.
  • Developed lesson plans.
  • Administered assessments.
  • Met with parents to discuss child's progress.
  • Attended professional development.
  • Collaborated with the grade-level team

Education

The University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Master of Art from Early Childhood Education
05.2013

University Overview

Received the Dean’s List award for maintaining a high grade point average and academic excellence.

California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA

Bachelors of Art from Liberal Studies/Education
05.2001

Skills

  • Classroom management experience
  • Literacy Development
  • Small Groups
  • Elementary Education
  • Special Education
  • IEP Development
  • Multilingual Teaching Certification
  • Preschool and Special Education Preschool Certified
  • Learning assessment skills
  • Parent communication
  • Curriculum development
  • Special needs support
  • Background in education
  • Early childhood education
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Curriculum planning
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Positive reinforcement

Accomplishments

2016 Employee of the Month

2019 Superintendent Excellence Award for High Data in the district.

Certification

Washington State Teacher Certification

Elementary Education

Early Childhood Education

ESL Certification

Special Education Certified.

Early Childhood Special Education Certified

Substitute Teaching Certificated

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Edmonds School District
09.2024 - 08.2025

Lead Preschool Teacher

Edmonds School District
09.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Klein Independent School District
08.2021 - 08.2023

ELD Kindergarten Teacher

Buckeye Elementary School District
08.2015 - 08.2020

The University of Phoenix

Master of Art from Early Childhood Education

California State University Fresno

Bachelors of Art from Liberal Studies/Education