Carlos Valdez
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Creative Elementary Teacher develops hands-on curriculum in alignment with diverse learning styles and abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Edkey
Phoenix, AZ
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Promoted collaboration between peers by assigning group work tasks.
- Assisted colleagues in developing new instructional materials or ideas.
- Attended IEP meetings with parents, administrators, counselors, and specialists.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavior management systems.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Collaborated with other teachers and school staff to create lesson plans.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Helper
Elite Countertops
Phoenix, AZ
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Produced high-quality work with power and hand tools and accurate calculations of distances and surface areas.
- Prepared and installed granite countertop components such as sinks, faucets, and cooktops.
- Ensured that all measurements were precise before beginning any cutting procedures.
- Followed safety protocols while working around heavy machinery or sharp edges.
- Kept accurate records of time spent on each project for billing purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05-2021
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Needs Assessment
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Field Trip Coordination
- Individualized Instruction
- Activity Planning
- Technology Integration
- Multimedia Instruction
- Materials Sourcing
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Student Monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- Standard Professional Elementary, K-8 Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Edkey
07.2021 - 12.2023
Helper
Elite Countertops
08.2015 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
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