Stephanie Vang
Naples
Summary
Experienced educator with a background in middle school instruction and literacy education. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering student engagement. Valued team player with adaptability and a consistent track record of achieving educational outcomes. Highly effective communicator with a natural talent for building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Educational Pathways Academy
07.2023 - Current
- Implemented instruction across a variety of content areas for middle school students (ELA, Science, Social Studies, Reading)
- Enhanced critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze complex texts and engage in reflective writing exercises.
- Promoted critical thinking skills in science classes through inquiry-based learning approaches that encouraged experimentation and discovery.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and promoted active participation.
- Maintained a professional and positive rapport with students and families.
Middle School Teacher
Columbia Heights Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Implemented instruction across a variety of content areas for English Language Learners in an urban school district (ELA, Social Studies, Science)
- Created units across a variety of subject areas utilizing knowledge of best practices in language acquisition, literacy and curriculum design.
- Served on a variety of committees to support school wide goals, including Literacy Leadership and PBIS.
- Pioneered Modern Classrooms Project in the district with a team of other teacher leaders committed to technology integration.
Reading Interventionist
Columbia Heights Public Schools
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided daily reading intervention to 50+ students K-2.
- Adhered to rigorous progress monitor standards to ensure student success upon exit.
- Communicated and collaborated with 15 teachers K-2 to support positive student outcomes
- Interpreted student assessment data to determine best intervention methods.
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
4th Grade Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Implemented daily instruction of core subjects
- Maintained accuracy of data entry for student grades, report cards, and parent communication.
- Engaged in weekly progress monitoring with grade level team and building administration to move students toward proficiency in reading and math.
- Underwent rigorous teacher observation under the Marzano Framework.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations while fostering a supportive learning environment.
3rd Grade Teacher
Columbia Heights Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Co-taught reading across 3rd grade classrooms to support grade level language and literacy outcomes.
- Participated in high levels of collaboration to support building, grade-level and student goals.
- Implemented daily instruction and ongoing assessment for English Language Learners across the language domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
Education
M.Ed. - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07-2025
B.A. - ESL Education
University of Northwestern
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Educational leadership
- Adaptability
- Classroom management
- Instructional design
- Assessment and Data Analysis
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
- Champions for Learning Grant Recipient (2024)
Certification
- IMSE Certified Comprehensive+ and Morphology
- Certified in LETRS (140 hours)
- Modern Classrooms Project Trained
- Writing Revolution Trained
- AVID Trained
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Educational Pathways Academy
07.2023 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Columbia Heights Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
Reading Interventionist
Columbia Heights Public Schools
08.2019 - 07.2021
4th Grade Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
3rd Grade Teacher
Columbia Heights Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2017
B.A. - ESL Education
University of Northwestern
- IMSE Certified Comprehensive+ and Morphology
- Certified in LETRS (140 hours)
- Modern Classrooms Project Trained
- Writing Revolution Trained
- AVID Trained
M.Ed. - Literacy
American College of Education
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