Kaleena Valles
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Experienced Assessment Content Creator with over 20 years of education experience and high expertise in Middle School Mathematics and curriculum development. Proven track record in executing assessment blueprints and ensuring rigorous alignment with State Standards. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams of educators to build equitable, high-quality learner experiences. Passionate about leveraging item development best practices to drive student engagement and mastery. A goal-oriented professional with a growth mindset, who is continuously passionate for education innovation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach- Math & Science
Ysleta Independent School District
10.2021 - Current
- Designed intervention materials leveraging data analysis to elevate teacher and student performance.
- Facilitated professional development focusing on data-driven decisions and best practices in curriculum design.
- Collaborated with educators to analyze student assessment data, driving targeted instructional improvements.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Partnered with district personnel and administrative team to enhance strategies for supporting student success.
Math Teacher
Ysleta ISD- Eastwood Middle School
08.2015 - 09.2021
- Delivered engaging mathematics lessons to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills among middle school students.
- Collaborate with teachers in mathematics instruction to ensure understanding of TEKS and to have effective lessons
- Designed and implemented rigorous mathematics assessments to evaluate student proficiency.
- Team Leader in 7th grade- met biweekly with other members to discuss campus-based goals pertaining to all students, as well as academic or behavioral issues with specific students, analyzed data, and/or planning
- CAB Member for 7th and 8th grade math- met with other CAB members throughout the district to effectively analyze data to create district-based assessments.
Math & Science Instructional Specialist
Ysleta ISD- Sageland MicroSociety Elementary
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Provide hands-on Science Instruction to students
- Provide professional development to teachers
- Collaborate with teachers in mathematics and science instruction to ensure understanding of TEKS and to have effective lessons
- Developed rigorous mathematics assessments
- Leadership Team member- met monthly with other members and administration to discuss campus-based goals, issues, analyze data, and/or planning
- RtI member- worked alongside other members, teachers, and parents to discuss and document the academic progress of individual students
- CEIC Chairperson- collaborated with community members, parents, teachers and administration to discuss issues pertaining to the campus
- Science/Math/Technology Cadre facilitator and representative- worked with other members to discuss specific subject matter issues
- Micro Team member- worked alongside other members to help make decisions that would impact our Micro program
- Science Fair coordinator
- Sageland Grade Level Leader (2011)
- Math & Science Textbook adoption representative
3rd Grade Generalist Teacher
Ysleta ISD- Sageland MicroSociety Elementary
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Collaborated with other 3rd grade teachers to plan effective lessons for each content area
- Provided an effective learning environment to students to ensure academic success
Early Childhood Generalist Teacher
San Antonio ISD- Travis Elem. & Bowie Elem.
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Taught grades kinder through second grade
Education
Masters Degree - Masters of Education with concentration as Math Instructional Specialist
University of Texas at El Paso
07.2010
Bachelors Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies with minor in Early Childhood Education
University of Texas at El Paso
05.2005
Skills
- Developing curriculum and assessments based on state standards
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Collaborative learning
- Participant of the Region 19 Excellence in Mathematics Grant
- Ysleta ISD Job-A-Like presenter
- TExES Certified Pre-K – 6th Generalist
- TExES Certified 6-8 Mathematics
Timeline
Instructional Coach- Math & Science
Ysleta Independent School District
10.2021 - Current
Math Teacher
Ysleta ISD- Eastwood Middle School
08.2015 - 09.2021
Math & Science Instructional Specialist
Ysleta ISD- Sageland MicroSociety Elementary
08.2010 - 07.2015
3rd Grade Generalist Teacher
Ysleta ISD- Sageland MicroSociety Elementary
08.2007 - 07.2010
Early Childhood Generalist Teacher
San Antonio ISD- Travis Elem. & Bowie Elem.
08.2005 - 07.2007
Bachelors Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies with minor in Early Childhood Education
University of Texas at El Paso
Masters Degree - Masters of Education with concentration as Math Instructional Specialist
University of Texas at El Paso