Christy Ann Valenzuela
Sunnyside,WA
Summary
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Took on multiple leadership roles with-in building and district committees.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Grandview School District 200
08.2013 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Para Educator
Granger School District
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2013
Associate of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08.2010
High School Diploma -
Granger High School
Granger, WA06.1995
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Curriculum selection
- Technology integration
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Behavioral improvements
- Safety awareness
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Grandview School District 200
08.2013 - Current
Para Educator
Granger School District
08.2006 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Granger High School
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