Valdelena Nobre
Weehawken,NJ
Summary
Early Childhood General and Special Education teacher with over 20 years of experience in both New York City and Brazil. Proven success in center-based and home-based programs. Dynamic Educational Coordinator with five years of leadership experience in Brazil. Strong organizational skills, a keen sense of responsibility, and adept decision-making abilities. Proficient in Microsoft and Google tools.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
English Head Teacher
Avenues School (Small World)
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum for two-year-old students, emphasizing a safe learning environment and exploration.
- Led a teacher team, considering the language immersion aspect of the program.
- Collaborated with team teachers to create multicultural, open-ended activities.
- Partnered with parents, providing ongoing support and feedback through various channels, including parent-teacher conferences.
Freelance Teacher-Author
Nova Escola Magazine
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Participated the creation of an English Middle School digital book.
Adjunct Professor
Bank Street College
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Reviewed, updated, and implemented syllabus for Developing Early Childhood Curriculum.
- Provided training and opportunities for graduate students to develop integrated early childhood curriculum units.
- Graded assignments and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Educational Coordinator
Colégio Espaço Aberto
01.2014 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with teachers, families, and professionals to ensure students' global development.
- Oversaw lesson plans, mentored and collaborated with teachers to meet students' needs, and further develop their skills.
- Revised and collaborated on students' report writing.
- Planned and organized school events, such as parent meetings and holiday celebrations.
Freelance Teacher-Author
Nova Escola Magazine
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Created original English lesson plans for middle school, published on the magazine web portal.
Special Ed. Teacher / SEIT
Bank Street Family Center
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Developed anti-bias curriculum for 3-5 year olds, collaborating with therapists and professionals.
- Coordinated and mentored student teachers, conducted formal and informal communication with families.
- Conducted formal evaluations using the Brigance Inventory of Early Development.
Head Teacher
Corlears School
09.2006 - 06.2009
- Collaborated with an Assistant Teacher or Co-Head Teacher.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate integrated curriculum.
- Managed the classroom, communicated with parents, and wrote progress reports.
Education
M.S.Ed. Early Childhood General and Special Education -
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY01.2007
Non-credit Certificate -
New School University
New York City, NY01.2002
Bachelor -
UFC - Federal University of Ceará
Fortaleza, Brazil01.1996
Skills
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Parent-Teacher Relations
- Mentoring Teachers / Teacher Training
- Google for Education tools (Google Drive and Google Classroom)
- ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) - Basic knowledge
- Fluent in Portuguese
- Basic Spanish
- Special Education / Inclusive Education
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Freelance Teacher-Author
Nova Escola Magazine
06.2020 - 08.2020
Adjunct Professor
Bank Street College
01.2020 - 05.2020
English Head Teacher
Avenues School (Small World)
08.2019 - Current
Freelance Teacher-Author
Nova Escola Magazine
03.2018 - 10.2018
Educational Coordinator
Colégio Espaço Aberto
01.2014 - 06.2019
Special Ed. Teacher / SEIT
Bank Street Family Center
08.2009 - 06.2013
Head Teacher
Corlears School
09.2006 - 06.2009
M.S.Ed. Early Childhood General and Special Education -
Bank Street College of Education
Non-credit Certificate -
New School University
Bachelor -
UFC - Federal University of Ceará
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