Maria Teresa Valdivia
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate and versatile educator with experience teaching Kindergarten/Preschool and 6th grade, holding a K–12 Substitute Teaching License, CPR/First Aid certification, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Skilled in creating safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classrooms that foster early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional growth, and creativity. Experienced in planning and delivering whole-class and small-group instruction in ELA and math, differentiating lessons to meet diverse learning needs. Committed to collaborating with families and colleagues to support student growth and cultivate a love of learning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
NV Prep Chater School
Las Vegas, NV
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging, standards-aligned math lessons that enhanced number sense, counting fluency, and foundational operations for diverse learning styles.
- Differentiated instruction to address individual learning needs, promoting equitable access to grade-level content for all students.
- Created and maintained a safe, inclusive classroom environment that fostered academic growth and supported social-emotional development.
- Experience teaching 6th-grade ELA, including reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and vocabulary.
Preschool Teacher
Childern's Learn and Play
Las Vegas, NV
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Facilitated early literacy skill development through engaging read-alouds, storytelling, phonemic awareness activities, and hands-on writing exercises.
- Developed and implemented hands-on, play-based math activities to enhance early numeracy skills in counting, shapes, patterns, and simple problem-solving.
- Differentiated instruction to address developmental needs of all children, accommodating various learning styles and abilities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV12-2024
Skills
- Lesson planning across literacy, math, science, and creative arts
- Classroom management
- Social-emotional development support
- Positive behavior guidance and conflict resolution
- Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Creative problem solving
Certification
Substitute Teaching License
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
NV Prep Chater School
08.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Childern's Learn and Play
09.2024 - 07.2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of Southern Nevada