Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Kimberly Valdez
Green Valley,AZ
Summary
Results-driven education professional with comprehensive experience in K-12 and higher education, excelling in teaching, teacher education, student support, and academic advising. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement through strong analytical skills and effective communication, while upholding educational compliance standards. Acknowledged for identifying improvement opportunities and executing strategic solutions that foster academic success. Demonstrates resilience under pressure, ensuring timely task completion and maintaining high-quality outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transcript Evaluator
Unitek Learning Corporate Office
Newport Beach, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Stepped in as the acting Transcript Evaluation Team Manager, ensuring continuity and quality in the absence of the manager.
- Evaluated national and international transcripts, facilitating seamless credit transfers across multiple institutions.
- Knowledge of all policies on credit for prior education at each of the 18 Unitek Learning locations nationwide.
- Assisted in developing and enforcing policies to maintain a high standard of learning, and remain compliant.
- Connect with students to help them understand which courses are transferring and why, as well as conduct re-evaluations of courses with the assistance of Academic Chairs, Program Directors, and Regional/National Deans.
- Knowledge of advising practices and principles.
- Ability to learn new policies, procedures, and technological systems. (College Source/ TES, DocuSign, SmartSheet )
- Identify current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g. Study skills, tutoring.
- Using university systems, maintain student files, records, and advisors' notes. (CampusNexus Student/Anthology)
Academic Advisor I
University of Arizona College of Fine Arts
Tucson, AZ
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Create and teach academic success workshops for students on academic warning (first semester below a cumulative GPA of 2.0).
- Create an online Academic Warning Support course through UA’s online learning platform, Desire to Learn (D2L).
- Proactive, open, and responsive interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of collaborative work with others.
- Knowledge of advising practices and principles.
- Ability to learn new policies, procedures, and technological systems.
- Identify current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g. Study skills, tutoring.
- Using university systems, maintain student files, records, and advisors' notes. (Trellis Advise, UA Analytics, UAccess)
- Maintain knowledge of regulations and policies that impact students' educational options.
- Refers to policies and practices for guidance, but determines the best course of action to achieve results.
- Developed and enforced high-standard learning policies, maintaining compliance, and fostering academic excellence.
- Acts as a liaison between the College of Fine Arts faculty members, departments, and students to interpret policies and practices, and determine the best course of action for all parties.
- Advised students on academic plans, policy, and career opportunities, enhancing their educational experience.
- Advises and assists students with preparing and applying to graduate or professional school.
- Refer students to appropriate departmental offices, faculty, and support services for help with academic, personal, and career counseling, academic skills development, and financial aid support.
- Evaluate the use of transfer credit, and determine whether or not degree requirements have been met.
- Support students in establishing realistic, attainable academic and career goals.
- Assist undergraduate students in determining educational plans, choosing courses, and exploring majors, minors, and career options.
- Identify educational and career options appropriate for each student, and assist students with evaluating each option, including possible outcomes and their implications.
- Monitor students’ academic progress, determine satisfactory progress toward a degree, and assist students in completion.
- Attends monthly and bi-monthly meetings to stay up-to-date on policy and processes across campus and the College.
- Assists with transfer and first-year orientation, including evaluating incoming students' credits, representing their majors to incoming families and students, and making referrals to appropriate resources.
Senior Student Support Specialist
University of Arizona SALT Center
Tucson, AZ
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Provide strategies to students to help with various areas related to academic success, including time management, organization, writing, reading, note-taking, test-taking, studying, etc.
- Deliver effective and differentiated instruction to range of neurodivergent students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster engagement, in addition to recording student progress in TutorTrac.
- Assist in facilitating the Steps to Success program during the 2019-2020 academic year for students on academic warning and probation.
- Help compile and present the Steps to Success pre- and post-survey data to colleagues.
- Work closely with Academic Intervention Coordinators to maintain optimum levels of communication to support students effectively and efficiently on academic warning and probation.
- 2020-2021: Chair of the New Student Experience Committee – coordinated group efforts to gather and present information to assist students during their first semester at the University of Arizona.
- Presented at the LDA 2022 Conference on 'The Transition from the K-12 World to the World of Post-Secondary Education.'
- Create and manage ILPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Serves on the SALT Journal committee and assists with the editing of journal articles.
- Wrote an article to the Spring 2020-2021 SALT Journal.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help, wherever needed.
High School English Teacher
Sahuarita Unified School District
Sahuarita, AZ
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Planned dynamic lessons on American literature to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh, interesting ways.
- Tracked student progress using exams and weekly graded assignments.
- Instructed classes of up to 45 students on the principles and strategies of American literature.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in the course material.
- Kept the classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
- Read and graded over 150 weekly writing assignments.
- Established appropriate deadlines, and provided complete instructions for the reading assignments and homework.
- Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe.
- Prepared a comprehensive Junior English curriculum for American Literature students.
- Created a Student Literary and Art Journal to showcase poems, art, and photography created by students.
Student Teacher
Sahuarita High School
Sahuarita, AZ
08.2016 - 05.2017
- I stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies, and student support networks.
- I took over the Junior English class for 10 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supported lead teachers in daily tasks such as attendance records, test administration, and behavioral enforcement.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting all information in student records.
- Administered quizzes and tests, and documented grades.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas, and identifying areas for improvement.
- I worked with the classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- I took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types, and student interests.
- Cultivated positive relationships with the administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics, and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Evaluated student progress through the analysis of test scores and homework completion.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sahuarita Unified School District
Sahuarita, AZ
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Followed the classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments, and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Handled classrooms of up to 45 students, reported problem students to their teacher, and kept detailed behavioral records.
Education
Master of Education - Teaching And Teacher Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2015
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2012
Skills
- Student records management
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical skills
- Detail-oriented
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Adobe
- Transcript evaluation
- Policy enforcement
- Credit transfer assessment
- Student record management
- Interpersonal communication
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Technology integration
- Critical thinking
- Technical documentation
- Legal requirements interpretation
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Academic advising
- Collaborative problem solving
- Workshop facilitation
- Curriculum development
- Student engagement
- Presentation skills
- Reporting and analysis
- Assign grades
- Project management
Certification
- Field Archaeology Certificate: Basic Lab and Field Methods
- Field Archaeology Certificate: Southwestern Cultures
Accomplishments
- Unitek Learning - Above and Beyond Award - August 2024 - Dedication to through transcript evaluations, clear communication with colleagues, attention to detail, diligent follow ups with students and staff, and willingness to always step in to assist students, staff, and team members with feedback and additional resources without hesitation.
Affiliations
- Avid Reader
- Creative Writing
- Crafting/ Crochet
- Hiking with my Husky
- Driving and working on my C5 Corvette
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekQuote
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.
Auguste Rodin
Software
Adobe
College Source/TES
Citrix/ CampusNexus Student
UAccess/ UA Analytics
Desire 2 Learn (D2L)
SmartSheet
Trellis Advise
TutorTrac (Red Rock)
Outlook
Sharepoint
Timeline
Transcript Evaluator
Unitek Learning Corporate Office
04.2023 - Current
Academic Advisor I
University of Arizona College of Fine Arts
04.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Student Support Specialist
University of Arizona SALT Center
07.2019 - 04.2022
High School English Teacher
Sahuarita Unified School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
Student Teacher
Sahuarita High School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sahuarita Unified School District
11.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Education - Teaching And Teacher Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Arizona
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
Pima Community College
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