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Vanessa C. P. Mendiola

Mangilao Village,Guam

Summary

Experienced Instructional Coach and Classroom Teacher with a genuine interest in developing young minds and assisting classroom teachers in reaching success through innovative guidance. Skilled in creating and implementing engaging hands-on lessons, technology infused activities, and multicultural awareness that will enhance the academic growth of every student.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Campus Instructional Coach

Fort Worth ISD: West Handley Elementary School
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
  • Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.

Instructional Coach, 8thGrade ELAR Teacher, 7thGrade ELAR Teacher

Fort Worth ISD: HANDLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2013 - 05.2021
  • Utilize Release Model to demonstrate lessons
  • Collaborate with departments to create better teaching practices
  • Mediator for teachers regarding classroom management
  • Create customized videos for professional development
  • Create and utilize Data Analysis for individual students and groups
  • District and Campus Professional Development Presenter
  • Generate and implement lessons appropriate to the path of the district curriculum
  • Utilize curriculum guides, textbooks, and practical skills in creating lesson plans
  • Encouraged and challenge students by setting individual goals and tutoring
  • Modified Lessons for ELLs, 504, and SPED Students,
  • Differentiate lessons based on students' strengths and weaknesses
  • Developed Middle School ELAR Curriculum
  • Collaborate with SPED Inclusion Teachers
  • Established Staff/Student/Parent Relationships
  • Created and managed Google Classrooms (during the Pandemic) for campus teachers
  • Utilize Microsoft Office for planning and instructional purposes

Reading Specialist, ELL Teacher

CASTLE DOME MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2003 - 06.2012
  • Utilize curriculum guides, textbooks, and practical skills in creating lesson plans, Encouraged and challenge students by setting individual goals and tutoring, Modified Lessons for ELLs, 504, and SPED Students, Differentiate lessons based on students' strengths and weaknesses

Drama Teacher, LOTE/ESL Language Arts/Reading Teacher, LOTE/ESL Social Studies Teacher

AGUEDA JOHNSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.1995 - 07.2003

Master Teacher for UOG's Student Teaching Program, LOTE/ESL Department Chairperson, Established and Advised Guam Future Educators of America in Cooperation with the University of Guam

  • Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.

Education

Texas Certification -

Texas Education Agency
Fort Worth TX
2024

Master of Arts - Language And Literacy

University of Guam
Guam
05.2001

Bachelor of Arts - English

Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI
05.1993

Skills

  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Instructional planning skills
  • Committed to continuous improvement
  • Outstanding interpersonal abilities
  • Problem-Solving Support
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Professionalreferences

  • Mrs. Shelby Reed, West Handley Elementary School Principal, Fort Wort Texas (214)616-1475
  • Ms. Niesha Phillips, Jackson Middle School Principal, South Bend Indiana (682)277-5243

Timeline

Campus Instructional Coach

Fort Worth ISD: West Handley Elementary School
10.2021 - 06.2022

Instructional Coach, 8thGrade ELAR Teacher, 7thGrade ELAR Teacher

Fort Worth ISD: HANDLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2013 - 05.2021

Reading Specialist, ELL Teacher

CASTLE DOME MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2003 - 06.2012

Drama Teacher, LOTE/ESL Language Arts/Reading Teacher, LOTE/ESL Social Studies Teacher

AGUEDA JOHNSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.1995 - 07.2003

Texas Certification -

Texas Education Agency

Master of Arts - Language And Literacy

University of Guam

Bachelor of Arts - English

Chaminade University of Honolulu
Vanessa C. P. Mendiola