Vanessa Stewart
Dallas,GA
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in elementary teaching. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, team work, and student engagement. Known for high standards and delivering measurable results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Hal Hutchens Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- ECTL for 5th grade team.
- Inclusion, co-taught setting.
- ESOL Endorsement with teaching experience.
- Gifted Endorsement with teaching experience.
- Team Co-lead teacher for the 5th Grade team.
- Lead team in math curriculum planning days.
- Departmentalization and self contained teaching experience.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
5th Grade Teacher
Wolf Creek Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Creating and adapting lesson plans to fit my student’s needs
- I have experience with planning each subject area
- Teaching each subject area daily, including the GSE standards for Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, and Health
- Differentiating lessons through small group instruction in the classroom for reading and math
- Establishing an open-door policy for parents
- Monitoring students’ progress throughout the school year using various assessment tools including formal and informal
- Welcoming Classroom environment and safe space for all students
- Teaching Simultaneously during the COVID 19 Pandemic.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Education
Specialist - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07-2025
Masters of Elementary Education - Elementary Ed
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Point University
West Point, GA12.2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Positive Student Environment
- Collaborative teamwork
- Technology Savvy
- Content Mastery
- Leadership
- Multitasking and organization
Leadership
- Fulton County Library of congress TPS architect: A team of teachers and teaching artists who brought the social studies GSE and art together to create exemplar 5th grade SS lessons for the entire FCSD.
- Fulton County School District Assessment Leader Cohort: A group of professionals who discussed and practiced standard alignment in assignments and assessments for students.
- Hutchens Elementary 5th Grade team Co-lead: As the co-lead I lead weekly math planning sessions focused on standards and research-based mathematical practices, created math lessons, and taught team members new to 5th grade teaching strategies.
- Hutchens Elementary 5th Grade ECTL: As a curriculum leader I attended district meetings and redelivered all curriculum content to the 5th grade team.
- GSLA Teacher Leader Support Program: As a teacher leader, I set a professional goal for the year, participated in many work sessions with the governor's school of student achievement, implemented steps to achieve my goals, and presented a Capstone to the leaders of the program on my growth as a teacher leader.
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Hal Hutchens Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Wolf Creek Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2022
Specialist - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Masters of Elementary Education - Elementary Ed
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Point University
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