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Vanessa Griffin

Tucson

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Tucson Unified School District, skilled in curriculum planning and fostering collaborative learning environments. Expert in literary analysis and conflict resolution, I successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and strong rapport with parents, ensuring tailored support for diverse learning needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English and Language Arts Tutor

Martin-Porres Education
05.2024 - Current
  • Developed engaging group projects that encouraged collaboration among classmates while reinforcing key English and Language Arts concepts.
  • Guided students to explore complex literature through various lenses.
  • Facilitated structured debate activities focused on course-relevant topics to improve active listening.
  • Established additional resources for students requiring extra help with English and Language Arts through initiated tutoring sessions.

Educator

Tucson Unified School District - Transportation
01.2015 - 05.2024
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Teamed up with staff to refine and enhance course content, boosting educational experience.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.

Education

Certificate - Paralegal Studies

University of Arizona-CLS BARBRI
Tucson, AZ
03.2025

Skills

  • legal research
  • case management
  • contract drafting
  • legal compliance
  • conflict resolution
  • document preparation
  • attention to detail
  • time management
  • Grammar expertise
  • Collaborative learning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Educational research
  • Literary analysis
  • Curriculum planning
  • Writing proficiency
  • Reading comprehension
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Online tutoring

Certification

BA English

BS Early Childhood Education

Certificate-Paralegal

Timeline

English and Language Arts Tutor

Martin-Porres Education
05.2024 - Current

Educator

Tucson Unified School District - Transportation
01.2015 - 05.2024

Certificate - Paralegal Studies

University of Arizona-CLS BARBRI
Vanessa Griffin