Vanessa Lacy

• Title I ~99% disadvantaged students
• Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction across all core subjects, including literacy, math, science, and social studies, with a focus on foundational skills and student-centered learning.
• Differentiate instruction to support a wide range of learners, including English Learners, students with IEPs, and advanced learners.
• Track and interpret student data to inform lesson planning, support academic growth, and communicate progress with families.
• Foster a structured, positive classroom environment through proactive behavior management and social-emotional learning strategies.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom culture where all students feel seen, heard, and valued.

• Supported students in acquiring foundational skills through engaging lessons, songs, and interactive centers.
• Facilitated small-group instruction in letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and number sense.
• Monitored student progress using informal assessments and observation checklists to inform instructional decisions.

Built nurturing relationships with students, helping them feel safe, confident, and excited to learn.

• Planned and delivered standards-aligned literacy and math lessons in a 1st grade classroom under the guidance of a mentor teacher.
• Incorporated hands-on learning activities and visuals to support diverse learning styles.
• Practiced classroom management techniques to foster a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Collaborated with mentor teacher to analyze student work and adjust instruction accordingly.

• Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth for children ages 8 months to 10 years.
• Fostered strong, trusting relationships with children and families, demonstrating effective communication, patience, and adaptability in diverse home environments.