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Guadalupe Valles

English Teacher
Chaparral,NM

Summary

I am seeking to obtain the instructional coach position at Tejas School of Choice. I have worked in a high school setting for the past 7 years. I teach English II, Speech, and EOC II. I have taught on line and organized on-line classes. I have led teacher PLC meetings. I have worked alongside instructional consultants on curriculum and improving student engagement. I have attended several conferences and brought back information to campus that was used school wide for SEL classes. I have been on a teach to lead committee that worked on student engagement.

I have lead the student council at our school. I have stepped in to help develop lesson plans for an English position when the teacher has been out. I have excellent teacher/student rapport. I love teaching, researching, and helping others.

Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

English Teacher

YISD
El Paso , Texas
10.2015 - Current
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
  • Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.

English Teacher

EPISD
El Paso , Texas
01.2005 - 06.2005
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

YISD
El Paso , Texas
08.1998 - 12.2004
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bowie High School
El Paso, TX
08.1990 - 06.1994

Associate of Arts -

El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
08.1994 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
08.1998 - 05.2004

Skills

    Quality education

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Accomplishments

    Teacher of the Year 2020-2021

    Teacher of the Month

Certification

ESL

Timeline

ESL

08-2022

English Teacher

YISD
10.2015 - Current

English Teacher

EPISD
01.2005 - 06.2005

Substitute Teacher, K-12

YISD
08.1998 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

The University of Texas At El Paso
08.1998 - 05.2004

Associate of Arts -

El Paso Community College
08.1994 - 06.1998

High School Diploma -

Bowie High School
08.1990 - 06.1994
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