Vanessa Girard
Teacher
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Seasoned teacher with over 30 years of experience and proven skills in teaching elementary students diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Fremont Unified School District
Fremont, CA
09.1984 - Current
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and deployed assessment strategies to check student progress and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.
- Mentored students needing extra assistance understanding lessons or concepts.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Graded assignments quickly to assess student progress and communicate results with students and parents.
Education
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California State University Hayward
Hayward, CA 10.1973 - 05.1976
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San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 09.1976 - 05.1979
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San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 09.1980 - 05.1981
Skills
Test proctoring
Positive learning environment
Audio-visual aid implementation
Tailoring curriculum plans
Positive reinforcement
Age-appropriate lesson planning
Creative questioning
Elementary education
Classroom management
Curriculum development
Timeline
Teacher
Fremont Unified School District
09.1984 - Current
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San Jose State University
09.1980 - 05.1981
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San Jose State University
09.1976 - 05.1979
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California State University Hayward
10.1973 - 05.1976