Mishell Valencia
New York,USA
Summary
Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Manhattan School House
New York, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Complete health checks prior to students entering the classroom.
- Change diapers while adhering to all regulations and safety protocols.
- Prepare age appropriate activities that align with the Reggio Emilia approach.
- Properly prepare meals for children with various dietary restrictions and aid children in learning how to eat on their own.
- Communicate with parents daily to report on their child's day-to-day activities.
- Held parent-teacher conferences with information regarding milestones reached and goals to set for the children.
- Attended classroom team meetings to encourage teamwork and collaboration.
Acting Teacher, Teacher's Assistant
ADAPT School
New York, USA
11.2014 - 06.2024
- Became the lead acting teacher for the classroom which included:
- Implementing lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Communicating with parents to inform them about their child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Created a positive work environment by praising, listening, and implementing the team's ideas.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Attended ABA trainings and incorporated them in the classroom.
- Assigned and delegated classroom responsibilities to the classroom team.
Teacher's Assistant
Graham Windham
New York, USA
12.2006 - 08.2013
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with the lead teacher to monitor class schedules and take attendance.
- Aid students with Activities of Daily Living Skills.
- Facilitated and modeled appropriate play skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Spanish Language Proficiency
- Applied Behavioral Analysis Certificates
- CPR/ First Aid Certified
Certification
- Active Engagement - Providing Support, ADAPT Community Network
- Annual Behavior Management, ADAPT Community Network
Personal Information
Title: Teacher's Assistant
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Manhattan School House
07.2024 - Current
Acting Teacher, Teacher's Assistant
ADAPT School
11.2014 - 06.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Graham Windham
12.2006 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Francis College