Diana Valtierra
Glenadale,Arizona
Summary
Upbeat Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Cartwright Elementary School District #83
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Head Hostess
Old Town Tortilla Factory
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
- Governed dining area with natural leadership talents and organizational strategies focused on balancing guest and business needs.
- Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
Kindergarten Teacher Aide
Cartwright Elementary School District #83
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of [Number] children.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Distance Learning
- State Standards Adherence
- Play-Based Learning
- Behavioral Improvement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Different Learning Styles
- Small Group Leadership
- Behavior Modeling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Cartwright Elementary School District #83
07.2018 - 05.2022
Head Hostess
Old Town Tortilla Factory
02.2016 - 05.2018
Kindergarten Teacher Aide
Cartwright Elementary School District #83
05.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
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