Vanessa Knoepfel

• Deliver lessons that build literacy using Common Core Standards and WIDA standards on a daily basis with students K-5
• Research and acquire new library materials to maintain updated library collection that is diverse and inclusive of cultures represented in Hawaii
• Plan and coordinate school events to support literacy

Taught Second grade in person and virtually, Kindergarten in person:

• Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps
• Increased parent involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support.
• Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources for online delivery of instruction
• Promoted collaboration among students with group activities and peer review sessions, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated real-world examples, making content relatable to students'' lives.

• Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum planning, classroom management techniques, and effective teaching strategies.
• Led after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support, increasing academic achievement across all subjects.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.

• Advised current and potential students on degree programs
• Built rapport with current and potential students
• Coordinated with team members in successful student enrollment
• Monitored student progress to ensure student success
• Used critical thinking skills to resolve enrollment issues

• Taught a combination class of English Language Learners
• Managed planned, and instructed children in daily lessons using State English Proficiency Standards
• Differentiated instruction based on English Proficiency Levels
• Conducted parent conferences in English and Spanish