VANESSA GUILLEN
Lemoore
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in literacy instruction. Proven ability to foster student growth and engagement through evidence-based teaching methods. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving educational outcomes. Known for exceptional communication and classroom management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Reef Sunset Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
- Take Attendance.
- Write weekly lesson plans to teach students multiple subjects.
- Teach daily SEL lessons to teach my students how to interact and learn with each other.
- Observe students to evaluate their abilities and strengths.
- Instruct whole lesson and small groups (Math and ELA).
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches in curriculum design.
- Led professional development workshops focused on literacy.
- Communicate with students' guardians about their classroom progress.
- Work with students to help with their individual goals.
- Maintain a positive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Kings County Office of Education
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Took Attendance
- Follow lesson plans from the teacher of record
- Create a lesson plan if one is not available
- Follow school policies
- Maintain a positive learning environment
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a conducive learning environment for diverse student needs.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and educational requirements effectively.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
KCAO
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported children's individual learning needs through tailored instruction and engagement.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with staff to develop age-appropriate educational materials and resources.
- I would input DRDP observations.
Activity Leader
West Hills College After-School Program
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted secondary students with after-school homework and assignments.
- Focused on keeping education fun and engaging.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with educational standards, fostering student learning and development.
- Mentored junior assistants, enhancing team performance and improving overall program efficiency.
- Implemented behavior management strategies, promoting positive interactions among students.
- Organized parent communication efforts, strengthening community relationships and support for programs.
- Assisted in the supervision of outdoor playtime activities while ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times by both staff members and participants alike.
- Developed trusting relationships with both students and parents, fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for all participants.
- Supervised after-school programs, ensuring safe and engaging activities for students.
Education
Masters of Arts in Reading - Reading And Language Arts, Reading And Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2025
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
CalStateTEACH
Fresno, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA12-2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
West Hills College
Coalinga, CA06-2019
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- Instruction: Reinforce lessons by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
- Adaptable: Able to meet the needs of the organization
- Interpersonal Communication: Friendly with the ability to develop professional relationships quickly
- Communication: Excellent at explaining complex information simplistically for others to understand
- Literacy Intervention Support: Provided after-school literacy intervention tutoring for 4th grade students, delivering targeted reading support and individualized instruction to strengthen literacy skills and academic growth
- Time Management: Meets deadlines and am thorough when completing detail-oriented tasks
- Team Player: Contributing team member with the ability to lead while being committed to the project
- Responsible: Enforce rules for children’s behavior and procedures for maintaining order in a positive way
Accomplishments
Cooperative Learning Training (Kagan Structures): Attended a two-day professional development training focused on Kagan cooperative learning structures and strategies to support student engagement and collaboration in grades TK–2.
Science of Reading Training: Completed a comprehensive two-day training on the Science of Reading, gaining research-based instructional strategies and resources to support early literacy development and student achievement.
AACTE Contributor/Collaborator: Collaborated in a presentation highlighting exemplary practices in preparing literacy coaches and reading specialists aligned with state and national standards for literacy instruction and leadership.
Literacy Night Coordinator: Organized and facilitated two school literacy night events that encouraged family engagement in reading by providing interactive literacy activities, at home reading strategies, and free books for students and families.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Reef Sunset Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kings County Office of Education
10.2021 - 01.2022
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
KCAO
07.2021 - 10.2021
Activity Leader
West Hills College After-School Program
02.2019 - 03.2021
Masters of Arts in Reading - Reading And Language Arts, Reading And Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential
California State University, Fresno
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
CalStateTEACH
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Fresno
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
West Hills College
Awards
- Presidential Scholarship ǀ West Hills College ǀ Coalinga, CA
- Dean’s Medalist Candidate for the Kremen School of Education and Human Development | CSU Fresno State| Fresno, CA