Genifer Valot
Lillington,NC
Summary
Well-rounded Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Teacher versed in crisis management and establishing direct, clear and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Apex, North Carolina
10.2024 - Current
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
PBIS Instructional Coach
JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Smithfield, NC
02.2022 - Current
- PBIS professional development & roster verification professional development
- Handled minor discipline referrals
- Created behavior plans and maintained weekly data in Panorama
- Planned quarterly PBIS celebrations for 300 students
- Created and implemented an ISS program called PASS for the entire school
- Beginning teacher Mentor Coordinator
Elementary Behavior Support Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Cary, NC
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed behavior plans, strategies and interventions to support students with challenging behaviors.
- Established strong working relationships with families by providing education about their child's disability related behaviors.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies such as Applied Behavioral Analysis, Positive Behavior Intervention Supports, and Social Stories, as appropriate for each student's needs.
- Worked collaboratively with special education staff including speech therapists, occupational therapists, counselors to ensure continuity of services provided.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including verbal de-escalation techniques, physical restraint procedures, safety planning.
- Supported teachers in developing effective classroom management strategies that promote positive behaviors among all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress utilizing data collection tools such as Functional Behavior Assessments.
4th Grade Teacher
HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS
Lillington, North Carolina
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Data analysis of interims, formative assessments, and summative assessments to determine student proficiency on Common Core standard
- Weekly detailed lesson plans for ELA and Math
- Grade level co-chair
- Pacing, planning, and preparation for North Carolina EOG assessments
- New teacher mentor
5th Grade Teacher
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS
Youngstown, Ohio
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Data analysis to determine student proficiency on Common Core standards
- Weekly detailed lesson plans for ELA and Math
- Pacing, planning, and preparation for Ohio Air Test
- Administering and preparing for NWEA testing administered in the fall, winter and spring to measure student growth and proficiency
- Building Leadership Team
- Daily Virtual instruction
4th Grade Teacher & 5th/6th Grade Science Teacher
STAMBAUGH CHARTER ACADEMY
Youngstown, Ohio
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Data analysis to determine student proficiency on Common Core standards
- Coordinated and planned a 3 day overnight field trip for 100 students to Camp Fitch, Erie, PA
- Content leader professional development presenter for the Northeastern Ohio NHA Schools
- Administering and preparing for NWEA testing administered in the fall, winter and spring to measure student growth and proficiency
- Coordinated science related assemblies and educational field trips for 5th and 6th grade
- Weekly detailed differentiated lesson plans for all subjects taught according to pacing guide
5th Grade Teacher
SOUTHSIDE ACADEMY
Youngstown, Ohio
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Organized and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Assessed student progress by grading tests, assignments and papers.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary Education
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY
Waynesburg, PennsylvaniaMaster of Science in Education - Educational Leadership and Principal Licensure
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Dayton, OhioSkills
- US Army 1990-1998
- Varsity Soccer Coach
- Varsity Basketball Coach
- PBIS professional development
- Roster verification professional development
- Handled minor and major discipline referrals
- Created behavior plans
- Created and implemented an ISS program called PASS
- Beginning teacher Mentor Coordinator
- Grade level co-chair
- Content leader professional development presenter
- Individualized Education Plans
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Excellent classroom management
- Differentiated Instruction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
Elementary Behavior Support Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
07.2023 - 10.2024
PBIS Instructional Coach
JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
02.2022 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS
03.2021 - 02.2022
5th Grade Teacher
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS
07.2018 - 02.2021
4th Grade Teacher & 5th/6th Grade Science Teacher
STAMBAUGH CHARTER ACADEMY
06.2015 - 01.2018
5th Grade Teacher
SOUTHSIDE ACADEMY
07.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary Education
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY
Master of Science in Education - Educational Leadership and Principal Licensure
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
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