Vanessa Ly

2nd Grade Teacher

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • 2nd Grade Teacher at Ramona Elementary School
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    - Design and implement daily lesson plans on 6 subjects to a class of 23 diverse learners - Foster curiosity and interest through learning games, movement activities, and technology - Utilize data collected from routine assessments to target students who need extra support in reading and math - Build relationships with each student through positive interactions and daily check-ins - Resolve disputes among students by facilitating discussion of feelings - Communicate with parents and other school staff about student behavior and academic progress

  • Academic Coach at Leading Edge Learning Company
    Jan 2022 - May 2022 · 5 mos

    - Facilitated groups of 4-6 students to refine and progress math skills to students ranging from 5th to 8th grade - Built relationships with students through check-ins and updates - Aligned bi-weekly sessions to provided math content

  • Summer Camp Counselor at Steve & Kate's Camp
    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 · 3 mos

    - Supported campers, ages 4-6, in acclimating to a new environment where other children are present - Built several relationships with campers through positive interactions and daily check-ins - Coordinated with other counselors to assure campers were present and had supervision - Led a group of 20-30 campers, ages 4-7, to various interactive camp activities daily - Co-supervised with 2 other counselors to ensure camaraderie and safety among the campers - Maintained consistent and transparent communication with families through tracking misdemeanors

  • Tutor/Mentor and Team Member at Long Beach BLAST (Better Learning for All Students Today)
    Sep 2020 - May 2021 · 9 mos

    - Met with fourth-grade student twice a week online - Assisted with homework and provide additional emotional support - Collaborated with other team members to ensure administrative tasks are complete (calling parents and volunteers, updating system)

  • Teacher Assistant at John Muir Elementary
    Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 · 7 mos

    - Assisted teacher with administrative tasks - Set up art activities and instructed students on how to make it - Worked one-on-one with students to improve English, math, and/or reading skills - Supervised students to make sure they are staying on task