Vanessa Morrissette
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced educator committed to enhancing classroom rigor, improving student retention, and implementing industry certifications in elementary school programs. Skilled in engaging learners of all ages through a variety of teaching aids, strategies, and activities. Dedicated and responsive with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CPS Substitute and Physical Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised practical PE lessons, evaluated student performance, and ensured safety.
- Enforced rules to foster self-discipline and responsibility.
- Executed classroom teaching as per designated lesson plans by the respective teachers.
- Created engaging and conducive learning environment for students.
- Promoted a disciplined learning environment by enforcing established classroom routines, resulting in improved student focus and efficiency.
Sr. Project Consultant Virtual (Radiant)
VCM Financial Services
Chicago, IL
01.2011 - Current
- Guided software purchases and builds while managing technology teams, developing project lifecycle plans, addressing project concerns, and designing training programs to maintain proficiency.
- Worked closely with colleagues, external consultants, and contracted professionals during collaborative sessions.
- Cultivated robust partnerships with both internal teams and external parties such as vendors and contractors.
- Implemented effective project plans, assigning tasks to teams and ensuring smooth workflow during construction.
- Created and regularly revised project construction schedule to reflect progress and changes.
Sr. Project Consultant
Friend Family Health Center
Chicago, IL
03.2007 - 01.2011
- Implemented procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Led effective collaboration sessions with diverse groups including cross-functional teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Established project plans with timelines, assigned teams appropriately and supervised workflow throughout the construction process.
- Enhanced project delivery process through effective leadership and continuous improvement.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Morris Graduate School of Management
Chicago, ILBachelor of Business Administration -
Robert Morris University
Chicago, ILAssociate In Applied Science -
Northwestern Business College
Bridgeview, ILSkills
- Experienced with educational software and curriculum development in Elementary Education
- Dedicated to enthusiastic, dynamic teaching, and engaging youth learners in active learning
- Increased classroom rigor, retention, industry certifications, and programming
- Competency-based learning and Project/problem-based education
- Critical thinking, Problem solving, Decision making
- Provided hands-on demonstrations, Lecture, Guided discussions, Group exercises, Develop, conduct activities, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
- Software (IBM and MAC environments): Microsoft Office, Google Classroom
- Augmented Reality and Powerpoint presentations
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Certification
Provisional Certifications, Illinois State Board of Education, K-8, pending
Volunteerism
- General Church Finances/Financial Consultant, 08/2009 to Present
- ESSA/Title I- Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator, 08/2002 to Present
- New Hope Christian MBC/Access Hope Foundation, Inc., 01/2000 to 10/2010
Timeline
CPS Substitute and Physical Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Sr. Project Consultant Virtual (Radiant)
VCM Financial Services
01.2011 - Current
Sr. Project Consultant
Friend Family Health Center
03.2007 - 01.2011
Master of Business Administration -
Morris Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Robert Morris University
Associate In Applied Science -
Northwestern Business College
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