Vanessa Johnston
Tacoma,WA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teaching- General Education, Third Grade
EDUC 223 Practicum Special Education
Right At School LLC
Tacoma, WA
- 50 hours of volunteer work
- Demonstrate cultural competence and responsiveness within and across cultures.
- Creating an inclusive,welcoming, and respectful environment.
Student Teaching-Special Education
Tacoma, WA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- 450 Volunteer Hours
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Increased students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress.
- Developed culturally responsive curriculum materials that acknowledged diverse perspectives and promoted inclusivity within the classroom setting.
Day Care Teacher
Tacoma, WA
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines.
ECED270 Planning & Assessment for Student Teaching
Tacoma, WA
05.2022 - 06.2022
- The development and evaluation of appropriate practices, learning materials.
- Current observation and assessment models evaluated and synthesized into a useable tool for a young
child’s learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Teaching PreK- Third Grade
Pierce College
Steilacoom, WA06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Pierce College
Steilacoom, WA06.2023
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Task Prioritization
- Verbal Communication
- Curriculum Implementation
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Student Teaching-Special Education
09.2023 - 02.2024
Day Care Teacher
09.2022 - 07.2023
ECED270 Planning & Assessment for Student Teaching
05.2022 - 06.2022
Student Teaching- General Education, Third Grade
EDUC 223 Practicum Special Education
Right At School LLC
Bachelor of Science - Teaching PreK- Third Grade
Pierce College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Pierce College