VANESSA JENKINS
DeSoto,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator committed to providing high-quality, inclusive education for all students. Skilled in designing engaging, student-centered lessons that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. Driven by a belief that every learner deserves access to meaningful educational experiences that empower them to succeed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Village Tech Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Taught 11th grade chemistry 2023-2024
- Taught 12th grade anatomy & physiology 2024-2025
- Served as faculty advisor for Youth and Government and Junior Youth and Government teams
Teacher
Duncanville ISD
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Design, create, and execute student-centered, cross-curricular lessons and assignments that are aligned to district and state standards
- Serve as department chair and team lead, working collaboratively to collect student data that informs instruction
- Train staff on new district programs and initiatives
- Build positive relationships with students and colleagues to enhance school-wide and classroom management
- Taught 6th grade ELAR, Grammar/Composition, Science, and Social Studies
- Served as a Youth and Government advisor for two school years and our club was awarded the 'Premier Delegation' title at the state conference in both
- Raised $6,000 to send the Youth and Government delegation to the state conference
- Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
Curriculum Writer
Duncanville ISD
12.2018 - 06.2023
- Design and create the 5th grade US History curriculum utilized by the district
- Design and create the 6th grade World Cultures curriculum utilized by the district
- Vet curriculum guides written by other teams for accuracy and alignment
- Work with and manage teams that create and vet district assessments
Education
Bachelors of Science - Integrative Studies
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2013
Skills
- Design and execute student-centered, cross-curricular lessons
- Department chair and team lead
- Train staff on new district programs
- Build positive relationships with students and colleagues
- Youth and Government advisor
- Fundraising experience
- Highly proficient in curriculum & lesson design
- Managing teams
- High relational-capacity
- Excellent communicator
- Organized and punctual
- Google Suite Certification, level 2
- Proactive in team collaboration
- Open to new ideas and feedback
Certification
- EC-6 Generalist
- ESL Supplemental
Awards
Teacher of the Year, 2021-2022
TIA- Master Teacher Designation (pending)
Timeline
Teacher
Village Tech Schools
08.2023 - Current
Curriculum Writer
Duncanville ISD
12.2018 - 06.2023
Teacher
Duncanville ISD
08.2016 - 07.2023
Bachelors of Science - Integrative Studies
University of North Texas
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