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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
  • 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

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

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

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, WA
06.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Pierce College
Steilacoom, WA
06.2023

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
Vanessa Johnston