Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Teaching Related Experience
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Vannia Grant

Wallkill,NY

Summary

Experienced Elementary School Teacher with a strong background in early education, child development, and collaborative teaching methods. Skilled in developing comprehensive lesson plans that align with district and state standards, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education. Utilizes a balanced approach of traditional and modern teaching techniques to deliver engaging classroom instruction and provide personalized support to students. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that promotes academic growth and encourages students to reach their full potential.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Meadow Hill School
09.2023 - Current
  • Help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Develop and implement classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Certified Substitute Teacher

Meadow Hill School
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Fulfilled a permanent substitute teaching AIS math position
  • Worked with 5th and 6th graders in a small group setting
  • Targeted specific needs
  • Provide effective classroom/ student management and clear instruction
  • Work collaboratively with team teachers
  • Conduct virtual classes

Certified Substitute Teacher

Meadow Hill School
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Maintained order and keeping students on task without a lot of oversight.
  • Quickly establishing classroom rules and procedures.
  • Adjusted approach based on the students' behavior and needs.
  • Communicated lesson plans or assignments clearly and ensuring students understand their tasks.
  • Delivered lessons and instructions that the regular teacher has prepared or implementing appropriate activities.

Student Teacher

Plattekill Elementary
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Created and adapted lesson plans according to student academic needs
  • Created thoughtful and engaging lesson plans daily
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences and parent communication

Fieldwork III Modules

State University of New York at New Paltz
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Learned to differentiate lessons
  • Developed classroom management skills
  • Learned to establish open communication with parents/guardians

Student Teacher

Pakanasink Elementary
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Developed and taught differentiated lessons
  • Worked collaboratively with cooperating teacher and 2nd grade team
  • Developed and implemented classroom management strategies

Certified Substitute Teacher-Long term

Meadow Hill School
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Fulfilled a 6th grade Social Studies position
  • Created engaging lesson plans that targeted expected learning objectives
  • Provided accommodations to diverse learners
  • Maintained open communication with parents/guardians
  • Worked collaboratively with team teachers

Fieldwork II Modules

State University of New York at New Paltz
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Became familiar with New York State standards
  • Developed skills that provided instruction to diverse learning styles

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Childhood Education, History

State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
12.2021

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences, Early Childhood Education

Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2018

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2016

Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Cultural awareness
  • Familiar with Google drive and Google Classroom
  • Incorporate promethean board technology
  • Use Chromo books for daily classroom routines
  • Familiar Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Differentiated Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Active listener
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Collaboration with other teachers and parents
  • Strong work ethic

Certification

New York State Initial Certification in Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-6), 12/21

Teaching Related Experience

  • Student Teacher, Pakanasink Elementary, Pine Bush, NY, 08/21-10/21, Developed and taught differentiated lessons, Worked collaboratively with cooperating teacher and 2nd grade team, Developed and implemented classroom management strategies
  • Student Teacher, Plattekill Elementary, Wallkill, NY, 10/21-12/21, Created and adapted lesson plans according to student academic needs, Created thoughtful and engaging lesson plans daily, Conducted parent-teacher conferences and parent communication
  • Fieldwork III Modules, State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, 01/21-12/21, Learned to differentiate lessons, Developed classroom management skills, Learned to establish open communication with parents/guardians
  • Fieldwork II Modules, State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, 08/20-12/20, Became familiar with New York State standards, Developed skills that provided instruction to diverse learning styles

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Meadow Hill School
09.2023 - Current

Certified Substitute Teacher

Meadow Hill School
09.2022 - 06.2023

Student Teacher

Plattekill Elementary
10.2021 - 12.2021

Student Teacher

Pakanasink Elementary
08.2021 - 10.2021

Certified Substitute Teacher-Long term

Meadow Hill School
04.2021 - 06.2021

Certified Substitute Teacher

Meadow Hill School
03.2021 - 06.2022

Fieldwork III Modules

State University of New York at New Paltz
01.2021 - 12.2021

Fieldwork II Modules

State University of New York at New Paltz
08.2020 - 12.2020

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences, Early Childhood Education

Dutchess Community College

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dutchess Community College
New York State Initial Certification in Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-6), 12/21

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Childhood Education, History

State University of New York at New Paltz
Vannia Grant