Vanessa Lance
Brooklyn
Summary
New York certified Academic Intervention Specialist with focus on individual scholar needs across academia and emotional development in a welcoming and safe learning environment. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of personalized interventions, catering to diverse learning abilities. Leveraged data-driven instruction to enhance scholar performance, demonstrating innovative lesson planning enhancing instruction and scholar engagement. Enjoys collecting information on various learning systems to compare effectiveness and implement next-level approaches.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Intervention Specialist (3/22-present)
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School
08.2014 - Current
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction, targeting specific areas of weakness in reading, writing, and math skills.
- Created a supportive learning environment that fostered increased confidence and motivation among struggling scholars.
- Implementing research-based academic interventions instructional based on individual needs.
- Improved scholar engagement by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
- Monitored and analyzed scholar progress data, adjusting intervention plans accordingly for optimal results.
- Coordinated with other school staff members to ensure seamless integration between intervention services and classroom instruction.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in academic intervention techniques.
- Established positive relationships with scholars, parents, and colleagues to support overall academic success.
Lead Teacher - 1st Grade
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School
08.2018 - 12.2021
Lead Teacher - Kindergarten
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Teacher's Assistant - Kindergarten
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all scholars.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented exciting and engaging activities to achieve scholar participation and hands-on learning to enhance overall development and growth.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among scholars.
- Communicated frequently with parents/guardians about scholar growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support scholars.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, fostering a deeper understanding of content across subject areas.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze scholar performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize scholar education providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for successful outcomes.
- Located materials and online resources aligned with state standards and relevancy for all learner by demonstrating use of equipment and software.
Education
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2021
Skills
- Small Group and individual instruction
- Data-Driven and differentiated instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Literacy Development
- Performance Assessments
- Classroom Management
- SMART Board aptitude
Certification
Teaching Assistant Certified Level III (2019)
In Progress Professional Early Children Certification
Timeline
Lead Teacher - 1st Grade
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School
08.2018 - 12.2021
Lead Teacher - Kindergarten
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Academic Intervention Specialist (3/22-present)
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School
08.2014 - Current
Teacher's Assistant - Kindergarten
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education - Education
Grand Canyon University
Teaching Assistant Certified Level III (2019)
In Progress Professional Early Children Certification
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