Joy Valeski
2436 Shadecrest Road, Land O Lakes,FL
Summary
Dedicated teacher eager to obtain a new and challenging position. Highly-motivated with a strong work ethic, adaptability, adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly masters new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Reading 6-8, Extended School
Thomas Weightman Middle School
Wesley Chapel, FL
01.2016 - Current
- Created innovative lesson plans for 6th, and combined 7th & 8th grade classes.
- Individual and small group literacy coaching using district resources and core class material for a cross-curricula experience while working with cross-functional team to achieve student goals.
- Volunteer for after-school Opportunity Hall and ROAR-Student Mentor Program.
- Committees: School Leadership Team, PBIS, Technology, Discipline
Intermediate/Primary Teacher
Denham Oaks Elementary School
Lutz, FL
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Committees: Literacy, Humanities, STEM
- District Problem Solving PLC Team
- 3rd Grade PLC Co-Facilitator.
- Self-created school-based summer camp, teaching kitchen safety and sanitation, table manners and etiquette, as well as recipe reading/math to prepare several creative dishes each day 2014, 2015.
PEACE Camp
Pasco County School District
Pasco County
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Accompanied and instructed children hand chosen from Pasco's Title I schools in a program that gives children the opportunity to study the environment through a variety of engaging, hands-on activities while being immersed in different environments.
Intermediate Teacher
Sanders Memorial Elementary School
Land O Lakes, FL
08.2004 - 05.2009
- Committees: Staff Affairs, Tech, Student Affairs
ESE Instructional Assistant
Sanders Memorial Elementary School
Land O Lakes, FL
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Created job description and carried out those duties for a new position for supporting ESE students with their adaptive technology in basic-ed classes and maintained adaptive technology equipment.
Education
Teacher Leadership Academy Certificate -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2021
BA in Education - Concentration - Early Childhood -
Concordia College
Skills
- Fostering positive relationships
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Dependable and Responsible
- Decision-Making
- Microsoft 365
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Google Drive
- Critical Thinking
- Data Managemen
- First Aid/CPR
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
Affiliations
- Odyssey of the Mind Coach through Regional, State, and World Finals 2008, 2012 -2014
- School Based Teacher of the Year 2022-2023
Certification
- K-6 Teaching
- ESOL Endorsed
- K-12 Reading Endorsed
- Teacher Leadership Certified
- New Teacher Mentor Certified
Timeline
Intensive Reading 6-8, Extended School
Thomas Weightman Middle School
01.2016 - Current
PEACE Camp
Pasco County School District
06.2012 - 08.2012
Intermediate/Primary Teacher
Denham Oaks Elementary School
01.2010 - 05.2016
Intermediate Teacher
Sanders Memorial Elementary School
08.2004 - 05.2009
ESE Instructional Assistant
Sanders Memorial Elementary School
08.2003 - 05.2004
Teacher Leadership Academy Certificate -
University of South Florida
BA in Education - Concentration - Early Childhood -
Concordia College
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