Vanessa Poe
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Coordinated and managed administrative tasks for english coursework and a four-year research curriculum, overseeing scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for 50+ courses, ensuring 100% compliance with state educational standards, and integrating technology projects such as Smart Boards and iPads into classroom activities, while conducting regular audits and evaluations to maintain accreditation requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
St. Francis High School
01.2023 - Current
- Designed and Co-directed a comprehensive four-year research curriculum, fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and research proficiency among students.
- Collaborated with school administrators to ensure compliance with state educational standards, including curriculum alignment, assessment protocols, and accreditation processes.
- Integrated advanced technology into daily lessons using Smart Boards, iPads, and other digital tools to enhance interactive learning experiences and improve student engagement.
- Conducted professional development workshops for faculty on incorporating technology and current events into the curriculum, promoting continuous improvement and best practices.
- Managed and analyzed student performance data using educational software to identify trends, inform instructional strategies, and improve academic outcomes.
- Led cross-functional teams to design and execute interdisciplinary projects, enhancing collaboration and innovative problem-solving skills among students and faculty.
Operations Manager, Accreditation Committee
Accrediting Commission for Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Directed and coordinated integral teams of faculty, staff, and school community members through a comprehensive six-year accreditation process, ensuring compliance with state standards and enhancing institutional effectiveness.
English Teacher
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Designed and implemented comprehensive curricula and syllabi for AP Language & Composition and AP Literature, focusing on rhetorical and literary analysis, respectively, and including foundational American texts.
- Developed and led preparatory workshops for AP exams, along with a strategic writing program that provided constructive feedback to enhance student writing skills.
Co-Editor New Voices 26th Edition
CSUN
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Curated and refined over 50 student essays for publication in the college paper, upholding rigorous quality and relevance standards, and ensuring consistent editorial excellence.
Improvisation Teacher
Joy Theatre
Sherman Oaks, USA
01.2005 - 12.2017
- Utilized theatre games from Viola Spolin's Improvisation for the Theatre to help kids communicate ideas and themes in improvised scene work, which culminates in a show every ten weeks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
California State University Northridge
Master of Arts - English Literature
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CAProjects & Awards
- Winner: Eva Latif Prize, 2017
- Certification for AP Literature & Composition
- AP Reader for AP Lit and Lang, AP College Board
- Certificate of Completion Bible Studies, Loyola Marymount University, 2021, Completed a three-year intensive study of the Bible.
- Holy Land Democracy Project, Los Angeles Jewish Federation, 2019, Traveled to Israel for a comprehensive study of the Holy Land
- Corey Mandell Professional Writing Training, Los Angeles, CA, 2017-2019
- National Honors Society, Moderator of BCLHS chapter
- Sigma Tau Delta, President of CSUN Chapter
Timeline
English Teacher
St. Francis High School
01.2023 - Current
Operations Manager, Accreditation Committee
Accrediting Commission for Schools
01.2020 - Current
Co-Editor New Voices 26th Edition
CSUN
01.2017 - 12.2017
English Teacher
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto
01.2016 - 01.2020
Improvisation Teacher
Joy Theatre
01.2005 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
California State University Northridge
Master of Arts - English Literature
California State University, Northridge