VANESA SOTO
Westbury,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Leave Replacement Teacher
Park Avenue School
11.2024 - Current
- Build strong, supportive relationships with second-grade students and colleagues.
- Collaborate with grade-level teachers, literacy, and math specialists to plan differentiated lessons.
- Analyze student data to design targeted small-group and whole-group instruction.
- Co-teach lessons in math and literacy aligned with grade-level goals.
- Implement strategies such as 'Low Floor, High Ceiling,' and 'Which One Doesn't Belong?' in math support.
- Foster a growth mindset culture where mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities.
- Deliver engaging instruction during virtual learning using Google Classroom, IXL, and Wordwall.
- Attend professional development on student-centered learning and district instructional best practices.
Substitute Teacher
Park Avenue School
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Delivered instruction aligned to the core curriculum for diverse learners.
- Facilitated classroom management and student engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to meet students' academic and emotional needs.
Student Teacher
Park Avenue Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Designed and taught lessons aligned to NYS standards.
- Conducted small group and individualized instruction.
- Helped manage classroom procedures and student behavior.
Teacher Aide
Cherry Lane Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported instruction and designed lessons that integrated technology.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers on differentiated instructional plans.
Student Observer
Northern Parkway Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Completed 100 hours of classroom observation in a third-grade diverse classroom environments to understand effective teaching strategies, classroom management, and student engagement techniques.
- Assisted classroom teachers with daily routines, small group instruction, and classroom organization.
- Took detailed notes on instructional methods, student behavior, and learning outcomes to inform personal teaching philosophy.
Teacher Assistant
SUNY Old Westbury
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Delivered supervised lectures, workshops, and activities.
- Supported students through instructional coaching and creative role-play methods.
- Executed curriculum-based lesson plans.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education, Bilingual Extension, Visual Arts
State University of New York
Old Westbury, NY12.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Photoshop
- Procreate
- Adobe Premiere
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Bilingual Instruction
Certification
- NYS Initial Certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), 01/24
- NYS Initial Certification in Bilingual Education, 01/24
Exhibitions
- SUNY Old Westbury Research Day, Spring 2023
- SUNY Old Westbury Spring Exhibition, Spring-Summer 2023
- SUNY Old Westbury Annual Exhibition, Spring-Summer 2023
Timeline
Bilingual Leave Replacement Teacher
Park Avenue School
11.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Park Avenue School
01.2024 - 11.2024
Student Teacher
Park Avenue Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Student Observer
Northern Parkway Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Teacher Aide
Cherry Lane Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher Assistant
SUNY Old Westbury
09.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
SUNY College At Oswego
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education, Bilingual Extension, Visual Arts
State University of New York
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