Vanessa Negaard

• Instruct a wide range of learning abilities in a full-day classroom setting using the Creative Curriculum
• Utilize PBIS tier model by implementing classroom and individual behavior interventions
• Engage with families by coordinating home visits, conferences and daily communication
• Continue professional development with a variety of academic and trauma-based trainings
• Train staff members on classroom routines and procedures and provide ongoing support

• Implement lessons for children of different abilities, as a floating K-8 substitute teacher
• Teacher all subjects and specials, including learning support and autism support

• Instruct virtual ESL lessons for K-6 students in Beijing, China
• Use TPR (total physical response) and physical prompts to engage children in online learning

• Transfer behavioral management skills to students, families and teachers in the classroom, home and community
• Implement behavioral management plans in the school, home and community
• Communicate with teacher, behavioral specialist and caregiver about current behavioral interventions

Follow classroom plans left by teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts

• Taught literacy, reading comprehension and mathematics for grades K-8

• Co-founder of The Academy of Music
• Worked with students and adults to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation