KARINA BARBOSA VALENTIN
Fort Campbell,USA
Summary
Experienced Child Development Professional with over 10 years in K-12 and college education. Expertise in supporting children with developmental needs through individualized education plans and effective behavior reinforcement. Skilled in building strong relationships with students and families to facilitate meaningful progress. Committed to enhancing the wellbeing of Army families during parental and duty responsibilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Homemaker/Caregiver
Military Family Household
Fort Campbell, USA
04.2024 - Current
- Provided full-time care for two children, including one with developmental needs, ensuring consistent support and progress
- Maintained structured, safe, nurturing environment, enhancing overall well-being and growth for children
- Established daily routines and home-based learning activities, fostering stability and early development for children
- Encouraged communication, social skills, and positive behavior development, resulting in improved interpersonal abilities
- Coordinated with educators and implemented recommended strategies, supporting individualized learning and promoting progress
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Center JBLM
Joint Base Lewis McChord, USA
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Implemented and monitored established curriculum aligned with developmental milestones and individualized needs, supporting optimal child development
- Maintained safe, guided environment for children ages 6 weeks to 18 years, promoting social-emotional development and ensuring safety
- Led staff training using behavior-based strategies, promoting positive reinforcement and consistent behavior management techniques, resulting in improved staff performance
- Supervised staff performance, coached and provided feedback to enhance quality of care for up to 18 children
- Managed daily program operations, including scheduling, activity planning, and classroom transitions, ensuring smooth workflow
- Ensured full compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and child care standards, maintaining program accreditation
- Applied foundational ABA principles such as reinforcement, prompting, and behavior tracking to support positive outcomes in behavior management
- Collaborated with families and team members to achieve behavior goals and support developmental progress, enhancing family engagement
Homemaker and Mother
Military Family Household
Joint Base Lewis McChord, USA
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Provided full-time care and support for a child with developmental needs, ensuring consistent progress and well-being
- Established daily routines and promoted early learning activities, enhancing cognitive and social development
- Encouraged communication and social skills, leading to improved behavior and interaction
- Collaborated with therapists and followed recommended support strategies, enhancing individualized care
- Maintained a safe, organized, and nurturing home environment, supporting healthy growth
- Managed household responsibilities during military relocation, maintaining family stability during overseas assignment
Assistant Professor
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Developed interactive, high-quality lessons aligned with curriculum, boosting student participation
- Taught and supervised students in university settings, improving academic performance and engagement
- Initiated, facilitated, and moderated interactive classroom discussions, fostering critical thinking and collaboration
- Evaluated student assignments and performance, delivering constructive feedback to support improvement
Special Education Teacher
Jose R. Gaztambide School
Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Assisted a group of 30 students with disabilities with tasks in classes throughout the week and maintained daily progress records.
- Utilized diverse techniques like individualized instruction and problem-solving assignments to enhance student engagement
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans tailored to students' needs, fostering measurable academic and behavioral growth
- Department of Education of Puerto Rico
Special Education Teacher
Julio Victor Guzman School
San Germán, Puerto Rico
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with regular class teachers to support 19 students with disabilities through tailored instructional techniques and materials, promoting effective classroom inclusion
- Assisted regular class teachers with a group of 19 students with disabilities using instruction techniques and materials, enhancing classroom inclusion
- Tracked student progress and provided regular updates to parents, strengthening transparency and encouraging active parental involvement
- Department of Education of Puerto Rico
Special Education Assistant
Henry W. Longfellow School
San Germán, Puerto Rico
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Supported 7 students with mild to severe disabilities in completing class tasks, fostering academic growth
- Delivered one-on-one support to 1 vision-impaired and 2 hearing-impaired students outside regular classroom, improving access to learning materials
- Partnered with teacher to assess student needs and adapt curriculum and instructional methods, enhancing individualized educational support
- Department of Education of Puerto Rico
Education
Kinesiology (M.A.) -
University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez, USSpecial Education (B.A.) -
Interamerican University of P.R.
San German, USSkills
- Child Development Knowledge
- Child Development Techniques
- Early Education
- Home Education Techniques
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Child Development Research
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Interpersonal
- Mentoring
- MS Office
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Driver's License
- Teaching Certification
Languages
Spanish, Expert
Timeline
Homemaker/Caregiver
Military Family Household
04.2024 - Current
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Center JBLM
06.2023 - 04.2024
Homemaker and Mother
Military Family Household
01.2018 - 06.2023
Assistant Professor
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
01.2013 - 12.2018
Special Education Teacher
Jose R. Gaztambide School
01.2012 - 12.2013
Special Education Teacher
Julio Victor Guzman School
01.2011 - 12.2012
Special Education Assistant
Henry W. Longfellow School
01.2010 - 12.2011
Kinesiology (M.A.) -
University of Puerto Rico
Special Education (B.A.) -
Interamerican University of P.R.