Vashanta Van Putten
Uplift Education
Dallas
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Innovative educator with expertise in curriculum design and multimedia content creation in collaborative settings. Creates engaging learning solutions that enhance student experiences. Transitioning into a new field, bringing valuable insights from elementary education to drive impactful results.
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
2 Years 2 Months- Designed differentiated lesson plans aligned with grade-level standards and student learning needs.
- Assessed student progress using formative data to adjust instruction and support mastery.
- Delivered small-group interventions to strengthen reading, math, and writing skills.
- Managed classroom routines to maintain safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.
- Communicated with families to reinforce student goals, behavior expectations, and classroom progress.
- Integrated technology tools to support instruction, practice activities, and student engagement.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Student Success Coach
7 Months- Classroom Management:
- Established positive, structured classroom environment fostering student engagement.
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote a safe and respectful learning space
- Engaged in professional development activities
- Build strong relationships with students to support their academic and personal growth.
- Provide additional tutoring or mentoring as needed.
- Provided student support services
- Built strong relationships with students, enhancing their academic and personal development.
- Provided additional tutoring or mentoring to students.
- Advised students on academic progress, attendance expectations, and completion requirements.
- Monitored learner performance to identify risks and trigger timely support interventions.
- Connected students with appropriate resources, including tutoring services, financial aid assistance, and mental health counseling.
Preschool Teacher
3 Months- Created and maintained safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment to promote children's emotional and cognitive development.
- Implement The Learning Experience’s proprietary L.E.A.P curriculum.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with children to foster trust and enhance learning experiences.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate learning activities that engaged children and supported their developmental milestones.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with children.
- Assess and document children’s progress and development.
- Attended workshops to enhance teaching skills.
Resident Teacher
1 Year 1 Month- Facilitated instructional exchange in whole group settings, enhancing engagement for 25 students.
- Assesses and analyzes student data to plan and teach data-driven lessons.
- Led small group differentiated instruction for groups of 6+ students, fostering mastery of key content areas.
- Developed and delivered targeted tier intervention support for selected student group, addressing specific learning needs.
- Completed various coaching activities focused on ELAR and Science topics to support teachers. on ELAR and Science topics as a part of the City Teaching Alliance program
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
- graduation: December 2024
- GPA: 3.8
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
- Graduation Year May 2023
- GPA: 3.8
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Parent Communication
Technology integration
Project Management
Time Management
Team collaboration
Differentiated teaching
Collaborative teamwork
Teambuilding
Conflict resolution
Digital Learning Tools
Lesson Planning
Project-based learning
Adaptability and flexibility
Instructional design
Progress reporting
Multidisciplinary collaborationda
Certification
Texas Intern Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education EC-6, STR, expected July 2025, 240 certification program
Personal Information
Title: Educator
Timeline
Student Success Coach
Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute
10.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Elementary School Teacher
Uplift Education
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience at McKinney
06.2024 - 09.2024Read More
Resident Teacher
City Teaching Alliance
06.2023 - 07.2024Read More
Hampton University
Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education
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American University
Master of Arts from Teaching
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