Vanni McManis

• Advised/tutored incorporating strength based pedagogy and restorative justice practices

• Trained students as writers to develop critical thinking skills concerning writing process

• Provided students with suggestions for improvement and leading questions for revision

• Assisted students with composing main idea/argument, structure, research, formatting and proofreading

• Managed time for lesson preparation, scaffolding lesson per grade level and space set up with sufficient time for feedback

• Collaborated with supervisors and staff to communicate regarding events/programming and incorporating improvements

• Modified lessons to changes in schedule, materials, lesson planning and pedagogy styles

• Supported staff by being punctual and communicating schedule with company and school district

• Provided supervision and safety measures by complying with group ratios, attendance head-count, adherence to program health/safety procedures

• Mentored through leading by example demonstrating positivity, team mindset and fostering development of socio-emotional learning

• Consistently communicated with supervisors, school district, parents and staff regarding student progress and events during programming

• Implemented programming changes and feedback to ensure cohesiveness of program operations

• Cultivated positive, equal and inclusive learning environment for students which encourages company values through academic and personal development and health curriculum

• Conducted supervision and safety through adherence to staff/student ratios, supervising assigned groups in designated areas and CPR/first aid

• Facilitated behavior management through positive reinforcement system and restorative justice pedagogy

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Assisted with campus events and community outreach including being the main station/content planner for STEM club and annual Family Night event of 2023

• Contributed to team vision for yearly goals, improvement and new academic and extracurricular enrichment programs

• Communicated with parents and instructors to assess goals and improvement for student progress

• Conducted behavior management and socio-emotional learning through student leadership opportunities and restorative justice pedagogy