Valeri Repass
Poteau,OK
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Fort Smith Public Schools, excelling in relationship building and data-driven goal setting. Facilitated effective communication and faculty collaboration to enhance student performance, aligned teaching between and within grades, and engaged in high quality instruction delivery. Specialized in adapting to diverse learning needs, achieving significant academic improvements as measured by classroom tasks, district assessments, and state mandated assessments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Honors Math Teacher - Health Sciences Academy
Fort Smith Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Managed classroom environment using: clear expectations, modeled behavior, and balanced rewards and consequences..
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Balanced multiple teaching assignments varying from medical facility setting to standard classroom day-to-day.
Lead Elementary Special Education Teacher
Fort Smith Public Schools
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Attended monthly professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling in specific areas, resulting in marked improvement in their understanding of the subject matter.
- Mastered teaching programs such as Seeing Stars, Visualizing and Verbalizing, and On Cloud Nine.
Math Teacher
Wister Public Schools and Poteau Public Schools
01.2004 - 12.2017
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Delivered instruction in the areas of: Middle School Math, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Algebra III/College Algebra.
Education
Specialist in Education - Reading
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR06-2021
Master of Education - Educational Technology
East Central University
Ada, OK07-2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK08-1996
Skills
- Multi-task management
- Relationship building
- Effective Communicator
- Growth mindset
- Data-driven goal setting
- Faculty collaboration
Accomplishments
Business Owner - Repass Enterprises, Inc. dba Dot's Quilt Shop, Poteau, OK and dba The Shop, Poteau, OK
Poteau Chamber of Commerce Member
Participant - Aspiring Leaders Institute - Fort Smith Public Schools
Teacher of the Year
Merit Pay Qualifier
Timeline
Honors Math Teacher - Health Sciences Academy
Fort Smith Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Lead Elementary Special Education Teacher
Fort Smith Public Schools
01.2018 - 05.2022
Math Teacher
Wister Public Schools and Poteau Public Schools
01.2004 - 12.2017
Specialist in Education - Reading
Arkansas State University
Master of Education - Educational Technology
East Central University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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