Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Virginia Chandler

Horace Mann School
New York
1
Language
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Professional educator with experience in fostering supportive and effective learning environments. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Highly adaptable, reliable, and capable of addressing changing educational needs.

Work History

Associate Teacher

1 Year
Horace Mann School | 08.2025 - Current
  • Collaborate with third-grade teaching teams to deliver engaging literacy, math, writing, and content-area instruction.
  • Provide small-group and individualized academic support.
  • Differentiate instruction and foster an inclusive classroom environment.
  • Partner with families and colleagues to support student success.

Elementary School Tutor

1 Year 7 Months
01.2025 - Current
  • Tutored students one-on-one in reading, writing, and mathematics to enhance academic performance.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to student needs and educational goals.
  • Enhanced independent learning skills to promote student success.

Student Teacher

2 Months
P.S. 87 William Sherman | 01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Planned and delivered elementary lessons and supported classroom instruction.

Operations & Event Support Staff

1 Year
Digital Futures Institute, Teachers College | 01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Coordinated events and supported institute operations.

Ignite Fellow

3 Months
Teacher for America Ignite | 03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Provided virtual academic support to elementary students.

Student Observer/Practicum

Medical Center Nursery School, Teachers College Community School, Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | 01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Completed classroom observations and practicum experiences across early childhood settings.

Teacher

2 Years 2 Months
Ghent Montessori School | 06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with instruction in a Montessori classroom.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education with Initial Certification

Teachers College, Columbia University | New York, NY | 05-2026
GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Psychology Minor

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg, VA
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude
  • GPA: 3.94

Skills

Literacy instruction
Reading intervention
Math tutoring
Differentiated teaching
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Classroom leadership
Family engagement
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Presentation skills
Conversational Spanish

Affiliations

  • President, Wishmakers at Virginia Tech (2021–2024)
  • VP of Chapter Programming & Development; Director of Risk Management & Wellness, Tri Delta (2021–2024)

Certification

  • New York State Initial Teaching Certification
  • The Writing Revolution Certified Educator
  • CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
  • Coursework in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Associate Teacher

Horace Mann School
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Elementary School Tutor

01.2025 - CurrentRead More

Student Teacher

P.S. 87 William Sherman
01.2025 - 03.2025Read More

Ignite Fellow

Teacher for America Ignite
03.2024 - 06.2024Read More

Operations & Event Support Staff

Digital Futures Institute, Teachers College
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More

Student Observer/Practicum

Medical Center Nursery School, Teachers College Community School, Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
01.2024 - 01.2024Read More

Teacher

Ghent Montessori School
06.2021 - 08.2023Read More

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education, Psychology Minor
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Teachers College, Columbia University

Master of Arts from Early Childhood Education with Initial Certification
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Virginia Chandler