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Vanessa Solomon-Dent

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Enthusiastic Professional Teacher offering 20+ years of helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher

Union Baptist
Baltimore, MD
06.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
  • Encouraged a sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of varied subjects using thematic units.
  • Monitored students' progress using observation techniques and documented development records.
  • Conducted small group activities encouraging cooperation among peers while developing problem solving skills.
  • Participated in parent and teacher conferences as necessary to discuss student progress.
  • Provided guidance on appropriate behavior and discipline methods in the classroom setting.
  • Attended staff meetings regularly to stay informed of new policies or procedures.

Classroom Teacher

Anne Arundel Public School System
Fort Meade, MD
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Virtual teacher, creating, duplicating and assigning assignments virtual using different technical platforms such as Google Classrooms for students learning.
  • Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
  • Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
  • Daily online communications with parents, students, teachers and administration.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.

Classroom Teacher

Baltimore City Public School System
Baltimore, MD
01.2006 - 06.2020
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Uses data to ensure accurate lesson planning and activities to meet children needs.
  • Engage children in learning through the use of various manipulative, literacy and math groups to build skill, confidence and ownership of learning.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.

Summer School Reading Coach

Waverly Elementary/Middle School
Baltimore, MD
01.2014 - 08.2014
  • Developed class assignments and schedules for teachers.
  • Collaborated with assistant principal to developed targeted intervention plan for identified students.
  • Collaborated with teachers weekly to discuss curriculum and student progress as well as discuss assessment results nd next steps.
  • Communicated student progress to parents and teachers through written progress reports and direct conversations.
  • Liaison between BCPSS classroom teacher and BCTR trainees.
  • Facilitated professional development activities focused on reading comprehension strategies.
  • Conducted assessments of student literacy skills using a variety of measures.
  • Attended training sessions, enhancing tutoring practices and techniques.

Education

MA in Teaching/Early Childhood Education -

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD
05-2005

BA in Black & Puerto Rican Studies, Minor in History -

Hunter College
New York, NY
05-2000

AS in Liberal Arts & Science/General Studies -

Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY
05-1997

Trans-Disciplinary Learning through Common Core Mathematics, Science and Language Arts -

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Certified in Early Childhood Education
  • Classroom Organization
  • Classroom Management
  • Basic Clerical Knowledge
  • Mathematics Instruction
  • Observational Skills
  • First-Aid and CPR
  • Calm and Patient

Hobbies and Interests

  • National Academic Lead – Volunteer, Assisted with coaching and monitoring during competitions.
  • Dyslexia Tutoring Program- Completed the training program in 2014.
  • Reading Teacher courses – Johns Hopkins University

Training

  • Using Data to Drive Instruction Workshop
  • Scaffolding Objective and Creating Formative Assessment Workshop
  • Modeling Mass Media Workshop
  • Literacy Academy
  • Introduction to the Instructional Framework and Rubric: Modules 1 to 4
  • Reading Academy – Focus on Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading
  • Using Children & Young Adult Literature to Teach Informational Reading/Writing
  • Fraction Concepts-CCSSM – Grades 3 – 5
  • Teaching Financial Literacy in the Elementary Classroom – Grades 3 – 5
  • SABES – Leadership Training Workshop

Timeline

Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher

Union Baptist
06.2021 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Anne Arundel Public School System
06.2020 - 06.2021

Summer School Reading Coach

Waverly Elementary/Middle School
01.2014 - 08.2014

Classroom Teacher

Baltimore City Public School System
01.2006 - 06.2020

MA in Teaching/Early Childhood Education -

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

BA in Black & Puerto Rican Studies, Minor in History -

Hunter College

AS in Liberal Arts & Science/General Studies -

Mohawk Valley Community College

Trans-Disciplinary Learning through Common Core Mathematics, Science and Language Arts -

Morgan State University

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