Virginia Randolph Goodman
Newport News Public School Dst
Suffolk,VA
25
years of professional experience
Dedicated elementary school teacher with 15+ years of experience designing hands on, inclusive lesson plans to support student engagement. Skilled in curriculum development and interactive learning. Proven leadership in academic environments.
Work History
First Grade Teacher
10 Months- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and curiosity.
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs of students.
- Utilized classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance student progress and communication.
Kindergarten Teacher
1 Year 10 Months- Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans for a diverse class of 26 students, enhancing understanding and engagement for all learning styles.
- Designed weekly lesson plans incorporating hands-on activities, enhancing student participation and engagement.
- Maintained open communication with parents through regular meetings and detailed progress reports, fostering strong relationships and support for student learning.
- Collaborated with educators to develop educational resources, enriching curriculum delivery and supporting diverse learning needs.
Head Start Pre-K Teacher
2 Years 6 Months- Documented and reviewed developmental progress using Gold teaching strategies to inform instructional practices.
- Created engaging and informative lesson plans based on the Creative Curriculum.
- Communicated regularly with parents through newsletters, conferences, and virtual meetings to strengthen home-school connections.
- Engaged in consistent communication with parents to enhance home-school connection via newsletters, parent conferences, Zoom meetings, and conference calls.
- Conducted home visits throughout the school year that fostered relationships between families and school officials.
- Provided quality and engaging online instruction via Zoom, Google Classroom, and Class Dojo that implemented current curriculum.
- Established, fostered, and facilitated a safe and secure virtual classroom that engaged and promoted learning.
- Facilitated a safe and secure virtual classroom environment that actively engaged students and supported their learning.
Transportation Safety Instructor
3 Years 4 Months- Facilitated workshops for annual certification in safety transportation guidelines, enhancing compliance and knowledge retention.
- Established and implemented OSHA guidelines related to the handling and transportation of hazardous materials.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees to assess their work and provide feedback.
- Conducted workshops for yearly certification of safety transportation guidelines.
- Managed and enforced the Department of Transportation comprehensive safety program.
- Delivered training classes for drivers, prioritizing safety protocols to reduce risk of accidents and promote safe driving practices.
- Administered performance reviews
- Provided practical solutions for business growth
Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher
3 Years 1 Month- Assisted speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists in developing individual’s education plans for children with developmental and special needs (ADHD, EBD, ADD, ASD, BPAD, & EHD)
- Developed workshops for new teachers to facilitate discussion and enhance understanding of the Abeka curriculum
- Assisted speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists in developing individuals' education plans for children with developmental and special needs (ADHD, EBD, ADD, ASD, BPAD, & EHD)
- Collaborate with staff, administrators, and community partners to ensure students success
- Maintained individual portfolios for each child, shared with parents during conferences to foster engagement and support
- Coordinated parenting services resources and referrals for behavioral services
- Coordinated community outreach night and led workshops for parents on implementing effective learning strategies at home
- Collaborate with staff, administrators, and community partners to ensure students' success
- Documented all services provided in students' files and case management system
- Collected required data from parents, students, specialists, and community partners to allow for follow up reviews
First Grade (Student Teacher) Internship
1 Year 4 Months- Differentiated curriculum to meet multimodal learning needs of students, enhancing engagement and understanding
- Worked individually with students to enhance reading skills, focusing on vocabulary, fluency, and contextual usage
- Supported small groups of students in reading centers, including reading independently and with a partner, word sorts, and writing prompts
- Collaborated on an interdisciplinary team to implement Individualized Education Plan (IEPs)
- Established positive and respectful classroom environment through effective behavior management and organization strategies
- Developed daily scaffolds and extensions to support the various ranges of learning
Pre-k Teacher
13 Years 5 Months- Developed and executed weekly themed lesson plans and created group times for sensory, art, and special activities.
- Designed monthly activities, schedules, and implemented curriculum.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits inside and outside the classroom.
- Implemented positive discipline plan, promoting responsibility and accountability among students.
- Maintained individual portfolios for each child, facilitating meaningful discussions with parents during conferences.
- Ensured open communication with parents and administrators regarding students’ growth and well-being
- Participated in IEP team process and helped to implement individualized special education interests.
- Participated in IEP team process, contributing to development and implementation of individualized special education plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education
- School of Education
- Coursework in Early Childhood Education
- Coursework in Child Development
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Common Core curriculum
Active learning materials
Classroom culture building
Classroom accountability
Parent-teacher communication
Positive reinforcement techniques
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Newport News Public School Dst
08.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Kindergarten Teacher
Riverside Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2023Read More
Head Start Pre-K Teacher
The Children’s Center
12.2019 - 06.2022Read More
Transportation Safety Instructor
Joy Street Transportation
08.2016 - 12.2019Read More
Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher
Greater Bethel Academy
06.2013 - 07.2016Read More
First Grade (Student Teacher) Internship
C.C Spaulding Elementary School
01.2012 - 05.2013Read More
Pre-k Teacher
Greater Bethel Academy
01.1999 - 06.2012Read More
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Elementary Education
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