Valeria Drummond
Bonaire,GA
Summary
Proven educator with extensive experience at Houston County Board of Education, adept in fostering student engagement and enhancing scientific literacy. Leveraged creative teaching methods and effective communication to boost classroom participation and academic success. Excelled in interdisciplinary approaches and collaborative learning, achieving significant improvements in student outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Georgia Business Educators Association President
GBEA
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
- Inspired innovation by creating environments that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Delivered operational excellence by optimizing resources, processes, and overall cost structure.
- Adopted cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity levels.
- Built diverse workforce through targeted recruiting efforts focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
- Launched new products successfully into market after meticulous research, planning, and marketing campaigns.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
Business Computer Science Educator
Houston County Board Of Education
06.2024 - Current
- Compiled reading lists and other relevant assignments to bolster student understanding of class concepts.
- Conducted workshops on emerging technologies to promote interest in continued education in computer science.
- Created clear, engaging lessons to draw interest and develop students' to program in Python and Java.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary projects, fostering comprehensive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction within lessons to address individual learning needs while maintaining high expectations for all students.
- Developed assessment rubrics aligned with curriculum standards to accurately measure student progress and mastery of concepts.
- Incorporated diverse instructional materials, catering to different learning styles and ensuring content accessibility for all students.
- Served as an advisor for student-led initiatives related to environmental sustainability efforts on campus, empowering future global citizens who make informed decisions about the world around them.
- Partnered with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s academic progress, reinforcing support networks for student success.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
Business Technology Teacher
Houston County Board Of Education
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained positive learning environment by enforcing clear expectations and fostering respectful communication among students.
- Introduced project-based learning approaches to encourage creativity and independent thinking among students while addressing real-world issues in business technology.
- Utilized blended learning strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences, increasing overall academic success.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for various learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and satisfaction.
- Increased student engagement through implementation of collaborative assignments such as group projects and peer review activities.
- Led professional development workshops focused on integrating emerging technologies into classroom instruction, boosting overall instructional effectiveness within the school community.
- Developed software content, study aids and handouts for industry professionals.
- Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
- Set targets for courses using structured outlines and comprehensive lessons.
- Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
- Offered after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for struggling students, enhancing their understanding of complex topics.
Business Communication Teacher
Peach County Board Of Education
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Implemented a mix of formal and informal instructional strategies to actively involve students in the learning process.
- Implemented assessment measures such as quizzes, tests, and examinations to evaluate student learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues by sharing information on student accomplishments and advancement at team discussions.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Career Technical Education Teacher Support Coach
Bibb County Board of Education
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs, fostering teamwork, leadership skills, and personal growth among students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to strengthen teaching skills and stay current with educational trends.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learners and improve overall classroom engagement.
- Served as an escalation point for complex technical problems, ensuring timely resolution while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team, resulting in consistently high-performance metrics.
- Optimized scheduling for better coverage during peak hours, reducing wait times for customers seeking assistance.
- Analyzed metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement in the support process, leading to continuous enhancements in service delivery standards.
- Increased customer loyalty by consistently delivering exceptional support experiences.
- Enhanced team performance by coaching colleagues on best practices in customer service.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Used fair and equitable approaches when grading assignments and evaluating build projects.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Developed and managed student activities and assessments to track student progress.
- Created lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance with school district guidelines.
- Facilitated student discussion and provided opportunities for students to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios.
- Developed curricula and course syllabi covering required subject areas and promoting student knowledge.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to more than 200 students.
- Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance.
- Worked with vendors to customize courseware to accommodate business needs.
- Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises, increasing internal hiring [25]%.
- Wrote training manuals for [part-time] employees and [student teacher] positions according to strict company guidelines and [district] protocol.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for [CTAE] and [Work-Based Learning] training courses.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Education
MBA - International Business
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business And Marketing
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA06.1994
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Creative Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
Implemented a feedback mechanism within student reports that captured input from faculty on report utility and effectiveness; refined reporting processes based on feedback, enhancing user satisfaction by 25%.
Developed a centralized database for student reports, allowing real-time updates and access for department heads; system now supports over 30 users and has improved cross-departmental collaboration on student initiatives.
Authored monthly student performance summaries for all academic departments, highlighting trends and areas of improvement; these reports became essential resources for department meetings, driving strategic discussions and curriculum adjustments.
Designed and implemented student reporting templates across departments, standardizing formats and automating data entry processes; reduced report generation time by 50 hours per semester while improving data consistency.
Generated detailed student performance reports for each department, integrating qualitative and quantitative data; improved reporting efficiency by 40% and enabled faculty to make data-driven decisions for curriculum development.
Certification
Teacher Support Coach
Computer Science
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Currently Pursuing Instructional Design
Timeline
Georgia Business Educators Association President
GBEA
06.2024 - 06.2025
Business Computer Science Educator
Houston County Board Of Education
06.2024 - Current
Business Technology Teacher
Houston County Board Of Education
06.2022 - 06.2024
Business Communication Teacher
Peach County Board Of Education
06.2021 - 06.2022
Career Technical Education Teacher Support Coach
Bibb County Board of Education
06.2016 - 06.2021
MBA - International Business
Wesleyan College
Bachelor of Science - Business And Marketing
Fort Valley State University
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