ANDREA VALLE
333 Martinelli St. Watsonville,CA
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Watsonville, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual student needs.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation methods and tools.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and behavior.
- Helped students succeed through coaching, mentoring and positive reinforcement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies.
Reading Intervention Teacher
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Watsonville, CA
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Developed individualized reading plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Established small groups for targeted instruction, resulting in improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Partnered with classroom teachers to seamlessly integrate reading strategies into daily lessons.
- Tracked student progress across various settings, ensuring timely interventions and effective support.
- Assessed student performance to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Trained and mentored new staff on intervention techniques.
- Participated in professional development to refine instructional practices.
SDC RISE Teacher
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Led team of paraprofessionals to support diverse student needs
- Collaborated with grade level teachers to develop inclusive lesson plans that engage all learners
- Worked closely with behaviorists to develop classroom management
- Planned and organized differentiated instruction to address emotional disturbances and varying academic abilities
- Instructed students in a self-contained classroom setting
- Planned and organized a physical education class that implemented inclusion learning with several general education classrooms
- Assessed student learning and generated individual educational plans based on California's Common Core State
Behavior Technician
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Facilitated life skills development for children with autism, down syndrome, and other disabilities
- Supported behavior management during classroom instruction to enhance student engagement
- Provided individualized respite care for children with disabilities at Easter Seals of Central California.
- Provided respite support to families, alleviating stress and promoting well-being
- Implement small group instruction under the care of a certificated teacher
- Assisted in the community and academic needs
Education
Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject Credential
University Massachusetts Global
01-2024
Master's Degree - Special Education
Brandman University
01-2019
Teaching Credential - Moderate Severe Education Specialist
Brandman University
01-2019
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Studies
Brandman University
01-2017
Skills
- Phonics for Reading Instruction
- Benchmark ELA Curriculum
- SIPPS Curriculum
- UFLI Reading Program
- Bridges Intervention Mathematics Program
- Paradigm Mathematics Program
- Curriculum development
- Safety Care Training Certified
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Diana Browning Wright Program
- AWARD 2024 Innovator of the Year recipient
- Site Union Representative
Certification
- 2024 Innovator of the Year Recipient
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
Reading Intervention Teacher
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2025
SDC RISE Teacher
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
01.2017 - 01.2021
Behavior Technician
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
01.2012 - 01.2017
Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject Credential
University Massachusetts Global
Master's Degree - Special Education
Brandman University
Teaching Credential - Moderate Severe Education Specialist
Brandman University
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Studies
Brandman University