Vanessa L. Allen
Villa Rica
Summary
Results-driven teaching professional with extensive experience in curriculum development and early childhood education. Proficient in assessing student learning across diverse environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Demonstrated success in integrating strategic planning to deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Douglasville
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to implement instructional plans effectively.
- Adapted lesson materials for various student learning needs.
- Communicated student progress and concerns to parents and staff.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Supervised students during recess and lunchtime activities.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Supported administrative tasks like attendance tracking and record keeping.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in the teacher's lesson plans.
Grade 1 Teacher
AMERICAN CREATIVITY ACADEMY
Hawally
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Execute quality teaching through curriculum development and content design, working with a diverse group of students to utilize innovative concepts in supporting early literacy.
- Effectively plan schedules within a classroom setting, coordinating learning through child development including social, motor and language skills.
- Assist students in developing social skills through group interaction, promoting engagement and learning through activities, testing, and assessment.
- Coordinate communications with parents to ensure continuous daily support of student progress both in the classroom and at home.
- Develop structured lesson plans, lesson slides, evaluate individual student progress while cultivating a positive classroom environment.
Special Education Teacher
ST. COLETTA’S CHARTER SCHOOL
Washington
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Empowered students with diverse learning needs by creating an inclusive, supportive, and personalized learning environment.
- Fostered each student’s independence, confidence, and academic growth through tailored instruction and strategies that meet their unique strengths and challenges.
- Emphasized collaboration with families, other educators, and specialists to provide comprehensive support, ensuring that each student can thrive in and outside the classroom.
- Lastly, advocating for each student’s potential and ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities.
- Supervise and evaluate classroom staff, providing training, instruction, and support.
- Assume primary responsibility for every student in the class and their total programming needs.
- Develop and implement an IEP for each child, assessing both formally and informally, areas of strength and areas of need.
- Develop functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, or other reports (ESY, justification for one-to-one, etc.) as needed.
- Lead weekly team meetings to develop theme-based plans and activities, individualizing for each student as appropriate to their needs.
- Complete weekly team meeting notes that reflect therapists’ participation and assignments for assistants.
- Provide and have available daily written plans (lesson plan books).
Nanny
PRIVATE FAMILY
Charlotte
08.2010 - 07.2023
- Ensured safety of four- and five-year-old girls during school transportation.
- Planned and prepared meals based on dietary needs and preferences.
- Coordinated educational activities, effectively managing reading and writing lessons.
- Assisted with homework to promote academic growth and comprehension.
KG Teacher
MODERN KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS
Manama
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Execute quality teaching through curriculum development and content design, working with a diverse group of students to utilize innovative concepts in supporting early literacy.
- Effectively plan schedules within a classroom setting, coordinating learning through child development including social, motor and language skills.
- Assist students in developing social skills through group interaction, promoting engagement and learning through activities, testing, and assessment.
- Coordinate communications with parents to ensure continuous daily support of student progress both in the classroom and at home.
- Develop detailed student records, ensuring accurate documentation based upon tests, learning abilities, and information review, designing and launching recommendations for future improvements in performance.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
Clinton, IA12.2018
Associates Degree - Elementary Education
Montgomery County Community College
Pottstown, PA12.2004
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Special education strategies
- Lesson planning
- Educational technology
- Student assessment
Professional Nanny Experience
- Nanny, 03/01/15, 01/01/18, Delivered continuous supervision for five-month old twins, working with the parents to provide exceptional service through schedules, feeding, meal plans, and more, managing care for children while supporting travel and appointments for the family plans.
- Nanny, Dr. Kahrma & Daniel Wright, Alpharetta, GA, USA, 03/01/13, 01/01/15, Facilitated a safe and caring environment for 15-month-old twins providing feeding, care, and schooling through transportation, and onsite supervision.
- Nanny, Darren & Heather Koenig, Charlotte, NC, USA, 08/01/08, 10/01/10, Utilized strong childcare knowledge to care for four and five-year-old girls, providing transportation to school, meal planning, and special requests through activity planning., Coordinated educational activities for the kids, managing reading, and writing lessons while assisting with homework.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
07.2025 - Current
Grade 1 Teacher
AMERICAN CREATIVITY ACADEMY
01.2025 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher
ST. COLETTA’S CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2023 - 12.2024
KG Teacher
MODERN KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS
08.2018 - 05.2020
Nanny
PRIVATE FAMILY
08.2010 - 07.2023
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associates Degree - Elementary Education
Montgomery County Community College
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