Carolina Vanek
San Jose
Summary
With over 15 years of experience, I have proven my skills in instructional planning for multilingual learners and facilitating professional development at a bilingual school. My commitment to high expectations for all learners has lead to elevated teaching practices and improved student outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
San Jose Unified School District
San Jose, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with educators to provide guidance on curriculum standards, including language standards, and implementing effective instructional strategies.
- Facilitated professional development to support with teaching practices and student engagement.
- Analyzed math and literacy data to identify areas for improvement in instructional delivery.
- Supported teachers in integrating technology into lesson plans and assessments.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each grade level team.
Elementary School Teacher
San Jose Unified School District
San Jose, CA
08.2013 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented lessons to enhance student learning experiences for multilingual learners
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, via daily checks for understanding, formative and summative assessments
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student talk and collaboration.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for multilingual learners.
Middle School Teacher
Mount Pleasant Elementary School District
San Jose, CA
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of literary concepts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Developed assessments to evaluate student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze complex texts and engage in reflective writing exercises.
English Teacher
CIEE
Spain
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that enriched curriculum offerings
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Elementary School Teacher
San Jose Unified School District
San Jose, CA
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Modeled open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles and language needs
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of San Francisco
Cupertino Campus 12-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA03-2004
Skills
- Instructional planning skills
- Teaching strategies/Best Practices
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Content expertise
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Organization and planning skills
- Establishing learning goals for diverse learners
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Coach
San Jose Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
San Jose Unified School District
08.2013 - 06.2023
Middle School Teacher
Mount Pleasant Elementary School District
09.2012 - 06.2013
English Teacher
CIEE
09.2011 - 06.2012
Elementary School Teacher
San Jose Unified School District
09.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Davis