Rocio E. Valle
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Upbeat and highly capable Elementary Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skilled in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Dual Language Teacher
Bixby Elementary School
Long Beach, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Improved over 30+ students’ language proficiency through innovative teaching strategies and interactive activities, resulting in measurable gains on standardized assessments and classroom performance.
- Differentiated instruction for a diverse student population, increasing engagement and academic success among English language learners and heritage speakers.
- Delivered targeted reading and writing instruction with individualized feedback to increase in literacy scores over the academic year.
- Integrated culturally diverse materials and real-world content into lesson plans, fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing student global awareness.
- Engaged in continuous professional development in dual-language pedagogy, applying research-based strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences, strengthening school-home communication and improving student accountability.
- Facilitated problem-solving meetings with students, parents, and administrators to address academic and behavioral concerns, resulting in documented improvement plans and behavior tracking.
- Developed and administered formative and summative assessments to monitor and support student learning progress.
- Secured and managed educational grants totaling $4,000, used to fund culturally responsive books, and bilingual literacy resources.
Elementary School Teacher
Jane Addams Elementary School
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Taught 30+ students in a Second and Fourth grade general education classroom
- Monitored student progress through the use of formal and informal formative assessments in order to provide differentiated instruction
- Ensured the integration of collaborative conversations to help develop students’ language skills
- Ensured the daily integration of various learning modalities to meet the needs of all students
- Developed learning contracts and to ensure the academic success of students
- Collaborated with Special Education teacher to develop and implement the Community of Learners intervention program for 4th Grade Students
- Provided ELD tutoring to 6 new-comers in 1st -3rd grade
- Ensured Anti-Biased education by integrating diverse and reflective literature and instilling a sense of cultural pride and respect for all cultures
- Attended various induction trainings, ILT trainings, and online webinars to continue to build teacher knowledge
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments
- Designed and implemented standards-based lessons using backwards planning and by collaborating across grade levels
Substitute Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Took over a 1st grade classroom, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping for 30 students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Used proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies to ensure students remained on task
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Student Teacher
Lynwood Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Taught 20 5th Grade students and 19 Transitional Kinder students in an urban area
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Build rapport with teaching staff and parents by attending grade-level collaborative meetings, data analysis meetings and open-house events
- Established rapport with students through the use of Dialogue Journals, Student Interest Surveys, informal and formal conversations
Instructional Assistant
KIPP Promesa Prep
East Los Angeles, California
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Attended home-visits to build rapport with students and parents
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Taught Social Studies for one-hour to a class of 25 Kindergarten Students
- Provided differentiated small group instruction in Foundational Skills and Math
College Student Aide
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Co-taught 25+ at risk for retention students to help close the learning gap in Foundational Reading Skills
- Administered various Foundational Reading assessments and used data to form groups and drive intervention
- Served a translator during parent conferences
- Designed and managed the pull out intervention program for Kettering Elementary's at-risk K-5th Grade students
Education
Master of Science - Literacy & Reading Education
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2024
Spanish Bilingual Authorization -
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA6 2019
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA4 2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies (Language Arts Emphasis)
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA4 2016
Skills
- Backwards Planning
- Vertical/Horizontal Planning
- Student Engagement & Motivation
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom Management
- Technology integration
- Whole-group Small-Group and Individual instruction
- Anti-Biased Education
- Student-Centered
- Tutoring
- Progress Monitoring
Timeline
Spanish Dual Language Teacher
Bixby Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Jane Addams Elementary School
10.2018 - 06.2020
Student Teacher
Lynwood Unified School District
01.2018 - 05.2018
Instructional Assistant
KIPP Promesa Prep
08.2017 - 11.2017
Substitute Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
07.2017 - 10.2018
College Student Aide
Long Beach Unified School District
01.2014 - 06.2017
Spanish Bilingual Authorization -
California State University - Fullerton
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - Long Beach
Master of Science - Literacy & Reading Education
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies (Language Arts Emphasis)
California State University - Long Beach