Vanessa M. Leffler
Pendleton,SC
Summary
Highly-skilled, results-oriented educator of 16 plus years eager to pursue a teaching opportunity that allows the utilization of my extensive experience in curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and passionate dedication to students' individual needs in order to increase active learning of young minds. As a meticulous and confident instructor, I encourage students to develop emotionally, socially, academically, and professionally according to individual needs. I continually earn the Department of Education's effective and highly effective ratings through outstanding student performance. I additionally possess a firm background working with ACT/SAT College Prep, Testing Skills, Strategies and Preparation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Anderson Christian School
09.2022 - Current
- Taught core subjects of Math, Science, English, Grammar, History, and Bible in Fifth Grade.
- Taught English Language Arts to 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations to monitor students' growth and to report progress to students, parents, and administration.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, collaborated with middle school educators to ensure alignment of objectives, explicitly communicated high expectations in the classroom and beyond, and fostered opportunities for independence and accountability to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Developed, implemented, and trained students to participate as AAA Safety Patrol.
- Created supportive and empowering learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Secondary Grade Band Teacher
Georgia Cyber Academy
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Evaluated students' academic growth and utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning in a high-quality virtual environment.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities to address individual needs of over 100 students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration in classroom by ensuring students feel valued and empowered.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Consistently and effectively communicated with students, parents, and other team members to facilitate strong relationships geared toward student success.
- Collaborated effectively with team to plan, develop, and implement challenging and engaging lessons and activities to enable student mastery of learning objectives and core educational standards.
- Built and administered a variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress and achievement.
Teacher (8th Grade Language Arts/11th-12th Intensive Reading)
Suwannee County School District
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Facilitated and provided highly effective teaching for 130 plus in the classroom and beyond.
- Designed and implemented Test Preparatory Curriculum that resulted in 26 struggling seniors to successfully pass FSA/ACT/SAT assessments to meet graduation requirements.
- Supported active participation in goal setting and achievement among students.
- Instructed students with varying learning styles and needs and evaluated students' understanding of course material through a variety of assessments.
- Continually met or exceeded state standards in formal student performance tests.
- Provided leadership and support to teachers seeking professional development in building relationships.
- Selected for and maintained successful leadership of the ELA Department.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher (6th Grade Language Arts and Critical Thinking)
Manatee County School District
01.2009 - 06.2012
- Instructed students with varying learning styles and abilities.
- Designed and implemented multiple grade and subject area credit recovery program with 100% student success.
- Worked with guidance counselor on ESE programs, meetings, and file maintenance.
- Planned and implemented activities that engaged children in literacy, language, math and critical thinking.
- Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans that were consistent with the program curriculum.
- Maintained accurate and current assessment information.
- Collaborated with both students' and families in order to assist in student learning.
- Provided support system to core subject areas to ensure student growth and success.
- Differentiated instruction in the classroom for a section of Language Arts through ESOL.
- Instructed through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in Intensive-Reading, Language Arts and other subject areas.
- Led and facilitated activities that developed students' physical, emotional, social-emotional, and academic growth.
- Used positive reinforcement methods to redirect poor behavior and conducted large, small, and individual activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation, and the design of engaging academic lessons.
Education
Teacher Certification Course - undefined
State College of Florida
Bradenton, Florida01.2009
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Administration, Accounting and Management
University of South Florida
Sarasota, Florida01.2004
Skills
- 16 plus years teaching experience
- Certifications: ESOL, Reading, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Integrated 5-9, English 6-12
- Met or exceeded state standards based on student performance
- Effective ACT/SAT test taking skills and strategies
- Exemplary differentiation abilities
- Impressive relationship building skills and abilities
- Expansive experience in teaching from Pre-K through 12th Grade
- Successful experiences with ACT/SAT/TABE/FSA
- Powerful cooperative learning environments
- Dynamic curriculum design
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal, analytical, leadership, and problem solving skills
Certification
- Elementary Education (P-5)
- English (6-12)
- ESOL Endorsement
- Middle Grades (4-8)-Language Arts
- Middle Grades (4-8)-Math
- Middle Grades (4-8)-Science
- Middle Grades (4-8)-Social Science
- Reading Endorsement
- SP ED General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
Timeline
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Anderson Christian School
09.2022 - Current
Secondary Grade Band Teacher
Georgia Cyber Academy
08.2017 - 09.2022
Teacher (8th Grade Language Arts/11th-12th Intensive Reading)
Suwannee County School District
08.2012 - 06.2017
Teacher (6th Grade Language Arts and Critical Thinking)
Manatee County School District
01.2009 - 06.2012
Teacher Certification Course - undefined
State College of Florida
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Administration, Accounting and Management
University of South Florida
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