E Valdes
Bilingual Educator
Oakland,CA
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Global Family Elementary
02.2023 - Current
- ELA, Math, and Social Studies teacher
- Run Rainbow Club
- Mentored struggling students one-on-one to address specific challenges and bolster overall academic achievement.
- Adapted teaching methods in response to evolving classroom dynamics, ensuring a consistently effective learning environment.
- Coordinated special events highlighting the value of bilingualism and celebrating the unique talents of bilingual students.
4th Grade Dual Language Teacher
P.S. 274 (NYC)
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Lead teacher for 4th grade Spanish Dual language class
- Serve as ESL Teacher for students
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on dual language education, staying up-to-date with current methodologies and pedagogical approaches.
- Prepared students for standardized exams in both languages by reviewing key concepts and conducting targeted practice sessions.
- Organized and led after-school language clubs, promoting extracurricular engagement in the target languages.
Music Tagger
Jingle Punks Music
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Ensure that thousands of songs submitted to the company catalogue have proper metadata and descriptors associated with them
- Worked closely with content creators to ensure appropriate keywords were integrated into song descriptions for optimal searchability and discoverability.
8th Grade ELA Fellow
AmeriCorps -Great Oaks Charter School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Lead 4 small groups with individualized instruction based on New York ELA common core standards to work towards the goal of grade level proficiency
- Translated work and ELA Classes from English to Spanish for an ELL student; this included extra one on one tutoring to help them understand the work
- Collaborated with 8th grade teachers, fellows and Dean to ensure mastery of content for each student
- Led GSA club for students grades 6-8
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Theater Cashier
NYU Skirball
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Sold tickets to performances at the theater as well as for broadway shows
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Assisted various customers with issues and inquiries over the phone
- Trained 4 new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer service protocols
Program and Outreach Intern
American Documentary - AmericaReframed
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Conducted background research related to upcoming & potential broadcasts
- Prescreened & fact checked hundreds of films for potential broadcast on PBS
- Flagged content for fact checking and editing
- Created social media assets for these films on Photoshop and Premiere Pro
- Scheduled social media posts for marketing leading up to broadcast
Personal Assistant
Lawrence Lowewinger
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
- Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
Intern
The Music Playground
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Imported metadata for songs being added to he catalogue
- Created assets on photoshop
- Completed various administrative duties around the office
Submissions Co-Head
Fusion Film Festival
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Organized and sent materials to judges
- Reviewed judge responses in order to award finalists
- Curated the order of the films at the festival screening
Sync Intern
Jingle Punks Music
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Supported the music supervision department in song search for clients
- Supported the publishing department with research and invoice organization; including work with Salesforce to understand customer relationships
- Imported metadata for songs being added to the catalogue
- Created assets on photoshop
- Completed various administrative duties around the office
Latin Intern
RocNation Latin
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Created itineraries for artist travel and music release dates
- Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
- Prepared comprehensive social media reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
- Managed social media accounts to boost artist visibility, generating increased interest from prospective clients and customers.
- Put together press kits for meetings
Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education, Grades 1-6
HUNTER COLLEGE
New York, NY 07.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Studies
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
New York, NY 08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Effective Communication
Operations Support
Complex Problem-Solving
International mobility management
Multi-Tasking
Leadership Experience
- Co-Head at Fusion Film Festival
- Running clubs at schools
- Training employees at Skirball
Certification
New York Bilingual Teaching Credential
04-2023
California Bilingual Teaching Credential
08-2023
Conferences
- La Cosecha Dual Language Conference - New Mexico, 2023
- National Association of Bilingual Education - Louisiana, 2024
Timeline
California Bilingual Teaching Credential
08-2023
New York Bilingual Teaching Credential
04-2023
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Global Family Elementary
02.2023 - Current
4th Grade Dual Language Teacher
P.S. 274 (NYC)
09.2021 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education, Grades 1-6
HUNTER COLLEGE
07.2021 - 05.2023
8th Grade ELA Fellow
AmeriCorps -Great Oaks Charter School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Music Tagger
Jingle Punks Music
02.2020 - 08.2021
Program and Outreach Intern
American Documentary - AmericaReframed
02.2019 - 05.2019
Personal Assistant
Lawrence Lowewinger
10.2018 - 12.2018
Intern
The Music Playground
06.2018 - 08.2018
Sync Intern
Jingle Punks Music
01.2018 - 05.2018
Latin Intern
RocNation Latin
05.2017 - 08.2017
Theater Cashier
NYU Skirball
04.2017 - 07.2019
Submissions Co-Head
Fusion Film Festival
09.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Studies
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
08.2015 - 05.2019
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