Vanessa De Santiago
Santa Ana
Summary
Hardworking and passionate educator who provides strong quality instruction and creates a positive learning environment. Dedicated to helping students succeed with differentiated instruction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Fullerton School District
08.2014 - Current
- Experience in kindergarten, third grade, and fourth grade.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning goals.
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and staff to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Support student physical, mental, and social development using classroom activities.
Student Teacher
Fullerton School District
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Designed engaging lessons in all subjects in order to promote student learning and differentiated instruction in a first grade classroom.
- Worked 1:1 and in small groups with students to assist in reading, math, writing, and phonemic awareness.
- Constructed lessons that implement technology use in order to help prepare students for the 21st century.
- Attended faculty meetings and parent conferences.
Student Teacher
Clara Barton Elementary
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Developed and implemented engaging, effective lessons in math, science, social studies, language arts, visual and performing arts, and physical education for a heterogeneous group of various-leveled students.
- Worked in small groups with students and 1:1 in order to focus on individual needs in all subjects.
- Attended parent conferences, faculty and team meetings, and IEP meetings.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers and professionals to create effective lessons based on Common Core curriculum to help meet the learning needs of all students.
Instructional Assistant
Edward B. Cole Academy
11.2013 - Current
- Led small group discussion, work 1:1, and assist with whole group discussion in math, reading, language arts, and ELD.
- Implemented GLAD strategies, differentiated instruction, and technology into lessons in order to keep students engaged.
- Designed and execute engaging lessons for the intervention program in language arts and math.
- Incorporated the DIBELS assessment program as a way to progress monitor students.
Substitute Teacher
Edward B. Cole Academy
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Frequently filled in for absent teachers in grades ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade.
- Implemented strategies during lessons to keep the students engaged and actively learning.
Education
Masters of Education -
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12.2017
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California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences
California State University
Skills
- Teacher Support
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Positive Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Fullerton School District
08.2014 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Edward B. Cole Academy
11.2013 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Edward B. Cole Academy
08.2013 - 11.2013
Student Teacher
Fullerton School District
01.2013 - 05.2013
Student Teacher
Clara Barton Elementary
08.2012 - 12.2012
Masters of Education -
California Baptist University
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California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences
California State University
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