Amy Valencia
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Clarkstown Central School District
Clarkstown, New York
12.2025 - Current
- Implement classroom lesson plans and manage classroom routines across elementary grade levels.
- Support student learning and maintain a positive, safe classroom environment.
- Adapt quickly to different classrooms, teaching styles, and student needs.
- Collaborate with school staff and follow district policies and procedures.
Babysitter
Neighbors
New Rochelle, NY
07.2019 - Current
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
Student Teacher, Fifth Grade
Syracuse City School District
Syracuse, New York
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Planned and taught whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction across content areas.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs, including ENL learners and students with accommodations.
- Collaborated with mentor teacher, school staff, and families to support student success.
Head Summer Camp Counselor
Bonnie Briar Country Club
Larchmont, NY
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented daily camp activities for children ages 5-12, including sports, arts and crafts, swimming, music, and outdoor games.
- Monitored camper behavior and safety during all activities.
- Maintained an up-to-date record of attendance and progress reports for each camper.
Education
Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed) - Literacy Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Child Development
- Communication & Collaboration
- Small-Group Instruction
- Educational Technology
- Leadership
Summary
Early Childhood Education graduate student, substitute teacher, and former student teacher with experience in elementary classrooms, instructional planning, and educational leadership. Passionate about creating inclusive learning environments that support student growth.
Workshops
- School Violence Prevention &Intervention (SAV)
- Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting (CAR)
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
Leadership Experience
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority - SUNY Cortland
- Chapter President, Spring & Fall 2026
- Senior Programmer, 2024-2025
- Fundraising Chair, Spring & Fall 2024
- Director of Equity Inclusivity and Belonging, Fall 2023
SUNY Cortland Panhellenic Council
- Vice President of Recruitment | 2023-2024
Organizations & Memberships
- Educations Club, SUNY Cortland (2022-2026)
- National Society of Leadership & Success (Initiated 2024)
Languages
- English - Native/Bilingual
- Spanish - Native/Bilingual
Scholarships
- Cortland's Urban Recruitment of Educators (C.U.R.E.) Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Clarkstown Central School District
12.2025 - Current
Student Teacher, Fifth Grade
Syracuse City School District
08.2025 - 12.2025
Head Summer Camp Counselor
Bonnie Briar Country Club
06.2023 - 08.2025
Babysitter
Neighbors
07.2019 - Current
Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed) - Literacy Education
SUNY Cortland
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Cortland