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Vanessa Blackwell

Austin,TX

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated educator with extensive experience at Gethsemane Lutheran Children’s Ministry, fostering social-emotional growth in young learners. Expert in creative teaching strategies and effective parent-teacher communication, I have successfully enhanced student engagement and comprehension through innovative lesson planning and nurturing classroom environments. Committed to promoting early literacy and holistic development.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Gethsemane Lutheran Children’s Ministry
Austin, TX
05.2024 - Current
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
  • Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Seek and Say Enrichment
Austin, TX
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.

Lead Toddler Teacher

2 Steps Ahead Learning
Austin, TX
06.2014 - 06.2021
  • Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
  • Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.

I10 Clerk

IRS
Austin, TX
01.2017 - 01.2019

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Education

Diploma -

McCallum High School
Austin, TX
05.2014

Skills

  • Child supervision
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Nutrition and health
  • Creative teaching strategies

Timeline

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Gethsemane Lutheran Children’s Ministry
05.2024 - Current

Lead Toddler Teacher

Seek and Say Enrichment
06.2021 - 09.2023

I10 Clerk

IRS
01.2017 - 01.2019

Lead Toddler Teacher

2 Steps Ahead Learning
06.2014 - 06.2021

Diploma -

McCallum High School