Smile Inside
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Akron, Ohio, United States
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My name is Vanessa Lee Abraham and I am an educator who has devoted my learning and teaching to wellbeing and personal development. Although I started out as a primary school teacher, my interests led me on a fulfilling journey. I worked as a student welfare coordinator where I assessed the needs of students in 7th – 12th grades and developed prevention programs as courses, workshops, camps, and events to address issues. I have also worked at a residential program and as an education support worker for at-risk youth. As a private service provider, I develop and facilitate activities and programs for individuals, small groups, and classrooms of all ages.
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Group Dynamics - Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork
This module of 15 activities is about giving participants a better understanding of how certain behaviors affect the progress of a group and what skills will increase their effectiveness when working as a part of a team. With over 6 hours of instruction time, this module includes: Silent Birthdays Switch If...*FAQ Knot Web of Communication Silent JigsawAwkward Picnic Leader AT SEA Crazy Questions League of Superpowers This is a Shoe! Electric Orange Race Lap Sit Spiral Silent Birthdays and Swit
5th - 8th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Group Dynamics
Team-Building Games and Activities that Build Interpersonal Skills for Middle and High School Students (7th to 10th grades) Are you looking for some team-building games and activities for your middle or high school students? This module is full of engaging group activities that have young people exploring teamwork, group dynamics, and effective communication. This team-building module starts off with a popular and fun icebreaker, moves on to activities that explore interpersonal skills, an
7th - 10th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Crazy Quiz Competition - Creating Community for a Positive School Climate
This school-wide teamwork competition is a great way to increase school spirit. The flexible format engages students and staff with a series of “Crazy Quizzes", which creates conversations and strengthens relationships. In the process, team members are challenged with brain-stretching questions and tasks. The competition can be conducted with or without prizes, but the big win for everyone is all the connections that are established and strengthened through this team-building exercise. The
9th - 12th
Classroom Community
Make a Change Challenge
This module asks students to decide on a social issue they are passionate about and then influence that area in a positive way. The activities are facilitated using inquiry-based methods and the participants are responsible for: ~Exploring options. ~Determining directions. ~Planning projects. ~Asking the right questions. ~Discovering information and resources. ~Organizing findings. ~Making conclusions. ~Testing ideas. ~Managing time. ~Reporting contributions. ~Presenting projects. The inquiry-
7th - 10th
Social Emotional Learning
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Experience
My name is Vanessa Lee Abraham and I am an educator who has devoted my learning and teaching to wellbeing and personal development. Although I started out as a primary school teacher, my interests led me on a fulfilling journey. I worked as a student welfare coordinator where I assessed the needs of students in 7th – 12th grades and developed prevention programs as courses, workshops, camps, and events to address issues. I have also worked at a residential program and as an education support worker for at-risk youth. As a private service provider, I develop and facilitate activities and programs for individuals, small groups, and classrooms of all ages.
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Teaching style
Inquiry, experiential, cooperative, and service learning are a few of my favorite styles.
I have begun to post my favorite ideas on my boards at www.pinterest.com/thesmileinside/. Please join me!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I felt honored to be recruited to work for the Kansas City, Missouri School District where I helped develop the 2nd grade curriculum at a new Applied Learning Magnet School. Also, to be asked to run a workshop they decided to call ‘The Band Whisperer” at the Victorian Band Directors conference in Australia in order to share my methods on getting a diverse multi-age group to work together harmoniously.
My own education history
At Ohio University, while pursuing my bachelor’s of science in education, I was part of an innovative teaching program called CARE (Creating Active and Reflective Educators). We explored nontraditional methods of teaching through our coursework and extensive field experience in the classrooms of teachers who believe in active, student-centered learning.
I did my yoga training with the Vivekananda Research and Therapy Institute in 2000-2001.
Additional biographical information
My experiences have helped me design a sequence of programs that enhance emotional intelligence and build resilience and self-respect in youth. I have created two activity handbooks to support all professionals who work with youth ages 12-15. In addition, I have developed an activity program focused on building positive behaviors in children ages 5-12 called CODE Book.
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