Vanessa M. is an experienced elementary school teacher currently engaged with multiple educational institutions, including Burnaby School District - SD41, Vancouver School Board, New Westminster Schools - District No. 40, and Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA) since September 2023. Previously, Vanessa completed a practicum with the Vancouver School Board, where instruction was provided to a diverse grade 2/3 split class. Notable past roles include teaching English as a Second Language at Tamwood International College and serving as an educational assistant at St. Andrew's Elementary School. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education from The University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Prior work experience spans retail positions, including a sales specialist at Pandora and a brand associate at Old Navy.