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Vanessa Quinland

Jamaica Plain

Summary

Experienced educator specializing in individualized instruction, classroom management, and student engagement with a strong background in supporting diverse learning needs. Skilled in lesson planning and implementing IEPs to foster academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher - Special Education

Kipp Academy Boston
09.2025 - Current
  • Provided academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students in need.
  • Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.
  • Offered small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring reading, writing, and math support.

Team Teacher

Kipp Academy Boston
08.2022 - 08.2025
  • Developed innovative lesson plans for teaching core curriculum subjects such as math, science, language arts and social studies.
  • Established relationships with parents and guardians to ensure open communication regarding student progress.
  • Promoted positive self-esteem among students by providing meaningful praise when warranted.

Teacher's Assistant

Williams College
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Coordinated classroom activities to support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
  • Assisted in managing classroom schedules to optimize instructional time and efficiency.
  • Provided feedback on student assignments to encourage growth and improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

Williams College
Williamstown, MA, US
06.2022

M.Ed. - Elementary Education

Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts, MA
05-2027

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Lesson planning
  • IEP support
  • Behavior modeling
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom management

Certification

  • SEI Endorsement
  • LETRS Certification
  • Provisional License in Elementary Education

Timeline

Lead Teacher - Special Education

Kipp Academy Boston
09.2025 - Current

Team Teacher

Kipp Academy Boston
08.2022 - 08.2025

Teacher's Assistant

Williams College
01.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

Williams College

M.Ed. - Elementary Education

Salem State University
Vanessa Quinland