Coraima Valencia
East Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic, attentive, and creative teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Going above and beyond in classroom activities and lesson plans to promote inner motivation in learning. Build strong family relationships to encourage involvement in the classroom. Fearless advocator who names students/families/own needs and promotes equality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
The Primary School
East Palo Alto, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Provided instruction, support, and guidance to students in a classroom setting.
- Assisted in the development of lesson plans and activities to meet students' individual needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction as needed to help struggling learners reach their goals.
- Conducted assessments of student progress through DRDP.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic/social emotional progress, and encourage learning goals.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in professional development sessions related to teaching methods and curriculum design.
Interim Lead Teacher
The Primary School
East Palo Alto, CA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided instruction, support, and guidance to students in a classroom setting.
- Collaborated with co-teacher to create and guide curriculum plans.
- Provided coaching support to help improve co-teacher performance when needed and highlighted excellent skills.
- Evaluated students on a biweekly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Conducted assessments of student progress through DRDP.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic/social emotional progress, and encourage learning goals.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Participated in professional development sessions related to teaching methods and curriculum design.
Lead Camp Counselor
Camp Soar
Belmont, CA
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Supervised 25-30 elementary students and 6-7 junior camp counselors.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms/medicine.
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as field trips, sports, and arts and crafts.
- Organized and held weekly meetings with junior staff camp counselors about curriculum, safety, and child development.
- Created and held monthly meetings with junior staff camp counselors about individual progress and goals.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Lead After-School Teacher
Footsteps Child Care, Inc.
Belmont, CA
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Supervised a group of 20-25 elementary students in an after school program setting.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated fun, hands-on activities for students like arts and crafts and sports.
- Assisted students in completing homework assignments and projects.
- Provided emotional support to children struggling with social or academic difficulties.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Lead After-School Teacher
Green Oaks Academy
East Palo Alto, CA
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Supervised a group of 15-20 elementary students in an after school program setting.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated fun, hands-on activities for students like arts and crafts and sports.
- Assisted students in completing homework assignments and projects.
- Provided emotional support to children struggling with social or academic difficulties.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
CSU, Fresno
Fresno, CA12-2017
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Cañada College
Redwood City, CA12-2015
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish: ability to read, write, speak, and translate
- Conflict resolution skills
- Communication skills
- Culturally sensitive
- Effective listener
- Approachable
- Team player
- Fast learner
- Organized
- Inclusive
- Creative
- Athletic
- Loving
- Clean
Timeline
Interim Lead Teacher
The Primary School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Associate Teacher
The Primary School
03.2021 - Current
Lead Camp Counselor
Camp Soar
06.2018 - 08.2020
Lead After-School Teacher
Footsteps Child Care, Inc.
02.2018 - 06.2020
Lead After-School Teacher
Green Oaks Academy
09.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
CSU, Fresno
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Cañada College
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