Vinka Graves
Rice,WA
Summary
Dedicated educator with a proven track record at Kettle Falls School District, skilled in lesson planning and student assessment. Successfully fostered a collaborative environment, enhancing literacy instruction and building strong relationships with students and families. Committed to continuous improvement through professional development and mentoring new teachers. Looking for an opportunity to teach 3rd and 4th grade at Columbia School District.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher: 3rd Grade
Kettle Falls School District
Kettle Falls, Washington
08.2018 - Current
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student academic and emotional growth.
- Organized classroom activities that promoted teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies and practices.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
Elementary School Teacher: 1st Grade
Ephrata School District
Ephrata, Washington
08.2012 - 07.2018
- Implemented Common Core State Standards, Positive Behavior Intervention Supports, and Guided Language Acquisition Design Strategies.
- Designed and implemented literacy and math interventions through small-group instruction.
- Served as a member of the Literacy Team.
- Used various assessments to guide instruction, targeted to meet individual needs.
- Created pacing calendars, assessments, and modifications to the math curriculum.
- Attended Collaborative Learning for Educational Achievement and Resilience (CLEAR) meetings to identify at-risk students and plan/assess interventions
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: ESL Endorsement
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA06-2011
Skills
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Student assessment and evaluation
- Classroom management strategies
- Literacy instruction techniques
- Collaboration with staff and community
- Relationship building
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher: 3rd Grade
Kettle Falls School District
08.2018 - Current
Elementary School Teacher: 1st Grade
Ephrata School District
08.2012 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: ESL Endorsement
Heritage University