Vas'Chenia Lee
English Language Arts Teacher
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Over 16 years of experience as a teaching professional with experience in supporting administrator functions. Strengths include being detailed, analytical, goal-oriented and creative. Possessing a strong reputation for productivity, complex problem solving, and resolution, and professionalism. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher/
Gwinnett County Public Schools ISC
08.2023 - Current
- Prepare and implement lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepare comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Lead interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Develop and teach ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Collaborate with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Work with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Design and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Develop innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepare and implement lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepare comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Fairfax County Public School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provide academic instruction for learners at varying levels of proficiency within the Advance Academic, and teamed-taught classrooms
- Collaborating in development of instruction for students served by individual education plans
- Analyze and implement educational practices and strategies to support academic achievement in analytical reading and written expression
- Serve as a year-long academic advisor for freshman class transitioning into the high school setting
- Collaborate with educational professionals to support emotional and academic goals
- Utilize current technologies to support academic engagement via proficiency in Google Suites, Zoom, Schoology, and other district approved technologies
Teacher English Language Arts Teacher
Hughes Middle School
02.2016 - 06.2022
- Collaborated in the planning of curriculum for students that supports the individual needs, interests and abilities of students
- Conducted appropriate assessments of students’ work and maintains accurate and regular data on students in areas of attendance, grades, and IEP progress as applicable
- Utilized of best practices and instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individual or student group involve
- Maintained knowledge of program procedures, district policies, and curriculum and updates for Fairfax County
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
High School Special Education Teacher
Aurora Middle School Academy
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided whole and small group instruction to students enrolled in an alternative school setting
- Administered student assessments to ascertain academic needs of students enrolled in an alternative setting
- Worked collaboratively with teachers and district colleagues to assist in the development and implementation of an individual education service plan for students
- Prepared lesson plans and plans daily classroom instructional activities to correlate with student needs
- Ensured accurate documentation and interpretation regarding attendance, student progress, needs, strengths, etc
- (i.e
- Grades, observations, anecdotal records, other related data).
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Reviewed homework assignments to better gauge students' learning progress and grasp of new concepts.
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
English Teacher
West Aurora High School
01.2007 - 06.2011
- Participated actively in IEP and staff meetings, addressed curriculum concerns, and implemented instructional
- Remain current on existing and emerging learning methodologies and technologies
- Collaborated with special education teacher to provide instruction for students in a co-taught inclusive
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Aurora University
Aurora, IL 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Aurora University
Aurora, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
undefinedEducation Certification
- Aurora University, Aurora, IL, Masters of Arts, Special Education, 08/2013
- Aurora University, Aurora, IL, Bachelors of Arts, English, 12/2006
Certification
Virginia Professional Licensure English, Special Education - General Curriculum K-12, VA Licensure # PGP-0667184
Skills Strengths - Technical
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Web Platforms; Social Networks; Blackboard, Schoology, Google Classroom
Timeline
English Teacher/
Gwinnett County Public Schools ISC
08.2023 - Current
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Fairfax County Public School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher English Language Arts Teacher
Hughes Middle School
02.2016 - 06.2022
High School Special Education Teacher
Aurora Middle School Academy
08.2013 - 06.2014
English Teacher
West Aurora High School
01.2007 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Special Education
Aurora University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Aurora University
05.2001 -
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