Vanessa Girard

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.