I am Vanessa Loke, an experienced and dedicated educator with nearly a decade of teaching English Language Arts at the secondary level. I hold a California Preliminary Teaching Credential and a Master’s degree in Teaching and Learning with an emphasis in Social-Emotional Learning. My work interests include education, student support, curriculum development, and administrative roles where I can utilize my strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively. I am passionate about helping others succeed and thrive in structured, collaborative environments. My strengths include adaptability, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all tasks—skills I’ve developed both in the classroom and in previous administrative support roles.
Experience
Keiller Leadership Academy
Aug 2015 – Nov 2024
San Diego, CA
Secondary Teacher
● Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
● Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
● Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
● Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and
physical health.
● Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
● Supervised an average of 595 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and
on field trips.
● Instructed up to 120 students individually and in groups.
● Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 595 students each year.
● Encouraged students with special academic interests to fully pursue those subjects.
● Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school
programs.
● Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and
teacher training
● workshops.
● Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
● Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and
developments in the field.
● Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
● Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses.
● Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school
and at home.
● Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves
and others.
● Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from cultures around the
world.
● Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary
discussions.
