Valentina Combs-Paliev
Richmond,VA
Summary
At Lil’ Bulldog Preschool, I spearheaded innovative literacy programs and designed creative lesson plans, enhancing preschoolers' cognitive and social skills. My adeptness in early childhood education and exceptional teamwork capabilities have consistently fostered supportive learning environments, showcasing my ability to blend educational rigor with compassionate teaching.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Life Education Teacher/program Student
Lil’ Bulldog Preschool
Ashburn, Virginia
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented weekly lesson plans tailored to support the developmental needs of preschool-aged children.
- Conducted one-on-one "reading buddy" sessions to strengthen students' literacy skills and foster a love of reading.
- Facilitated both group and individual activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Gained hands-on experience in early childhood education, including understanding age-appropriate learning needs and creating supportive learning environments.
- Developed strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills through planning and executing engaging lessons and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Stone Bridge High School
Ashburn, VA06-2022
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Literacy strategies
- Organization and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving
- Creativity in Lesson and Activity Design
- Communication Skills
- Patience and Conflict Resolution
Affiliations
- I have always been very active in sports and have done many competitive sports throughout my life.
- I tutor my sister, who is in 3rd grade since she was in preschool, so I have experience in the elementary curriculum.
- I tutor my sister and both the Russian and Spanish Languages.
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- I graduated high school as a member of the National Honors Society.
Certification
- I have experience tutoring at the preschool and elementary levels and was part of my high school early life education program where I was a preschool teacher.
Timeline
Early Life Education Teacher/program Student
Lil’ Bulldog Preschool
08.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Virginia Commonwealth University
High School Diploma -
Stone Bridge High School
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