Vanessa Soares

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@Mrs_Legend9119 @RutgersAltRoute I love this! A positive attitude, kind words, and addressing conflicts early set the tone for a classroom where students feel safe, respected, and supported. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@RutgersAltRoute Q5: I model kindness every day by greeting students warmly, celebrating their efforts, and encouraging them to lift each other up. Small acts of kindness help build trust, empathy, and a classroom where everyone feels valued. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@nathandevelops1 @RutgersAltRoute I love that perspective! Recognizing and praising students for standing up for others reinforces positive behavior and builds a culture of kindness. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@RutgersAltRoute Q4: Teach students to speak up safely, show kindness, and report bullying to trusted adults. Building empathy and courage helps turn bystanders into upstanders who create a safer school community. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@EvelynFern18165 @RutgersAltRoute Well said! When students know they'll be listened to and supported without judgment, they're much more likely to speak up when they need help. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@RutgersAltRoute Q3: Listen without judgment, take every concern seriously, and create a safe space for students to share. Partnering with families, counselors, and support staff helps ensure every student feels heard and supported. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@LizzieDSerafin @RutgersAltRoute I agree. Even subtle forms of bullying can have a lasting impact on students' confidence and sense of belonging. Creating a supportive classroom is so important. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@RutgersAltRoute Q2: I've seen exclusion, teasing, and hurtful comments affect students' confidence, participation, and sense of belonging. Addressing HIB early and promoting empathy helps create a safer, more supportive classroom. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@afilippone8 @RutgersAltRoute Social-emotional skills are key. How have you been teaching it?

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@Tierinda @RutgersAltRoute Love that!

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@RutgersAltRoute A1 - I foster a safe, inclusive classroom through clear routines, strong relationships, SEL, and student voice. My goal is for students to feel respected, supported, and confident both in and beyond the classroom. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@damonmurrayjr @RutgersAltRoute I agree! I've gained so many lesson ideas and classroom management strategies from other educators online. It's amazing how much we can learn from one another! #TeacherEd #EdTech

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@RutgersAltRoute A5 #TeacherEd #EdTech I enjoy following teachers on social media and learning from their experiences. I've gained valuable classroom management tips, project ideas, and teaching strategies that I can apply in my own classroom.

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@DaniellaBellll @RutgersAltRoute This is such a great idea!

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@RutgersAltRoute A4 #TeacherEd #EdTech I use ClassDojo to share updates and communicate with families. As a bilingual teacher, I can communicate directly with my Portuguese-speaking families, helping strengthen the home-school connection.

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@linus_iradual @RutgersAltRoute Great points! As a bilingual teacher, I see how AI can support multilingual learners, but I also agree that we need to teach students how to use it responsibly. It should help students strengthen their work, not do the work for them. #TeacherEd #EdTech

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@RutgersAltRoute A3 #TeacherEd #EdTech AI can help multilingual learners strengthen their writing, for example, but students shouldn't rely on it to do the thinking for them. I encourage students to write first and then use AI to improve and revise their work.

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@beckliannamusic @RutgersAltRoute Love it! These tools definitely make content more engaging!

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 #TeacherEd #EdTech Technology has made learning more accessible for my students. Learning Ally supports struggling readers, while Kahoot and Google Slides help keep students engaged, participating, and learning from one another.

[Vanessa Soares @vanessassoa]

@CoachBollin @RutgersAltRoute Love it! And kids love kahoot!