Valeria Manavello
High School English Teacher
Miami,FL
Summary
Creative English teacher offering eight years of experience developing and implementing rigorous course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and creating differentiated examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
11th &12th Grade ELA Teacher - Honors Literature
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluated as "Highly Effective"
- GSA Co-Sponsor
- Literary Arts Magazine Club Co-Sponsor
- National English Honor Society Co-Sponsor
- Class of 2023 Co-Sponsor: Planned, organized, and chaperoned every event and helped fundraise over $20,000.00 for the Class of 2023
- Organized three college essay writing workshops and worked one-on-one with 30% of senior students (edited and revised essays, assisted with scholarship applications, wrote recommendation letters)
- Spearheaded and organized the Annual Art Collective: A collaborative art showcase that featured live painting, poetry, musical performances, theatre, and dance, as well as personalized videos from celebrities such as Maluma, Mau y Ricky, Camilo, and Dalex
- Art Collective 2022 raised over $4,000.00 for Save the Children's Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund
- Art Collective 2023 Established the David Scott Isenberg Art Collective Fund and raised over $7,000.00 for the Arts Programs
- Art Collective 2024 raised over $10,000 for the Arts Programs
- Art Collective 2025 raised over $14,000 for the Arts Programs
- Art Collective 2026 raised over $14,000 for the Arts Programs
- Class of 2026 Sponsor
11th Grade IB Extended Essay Supervisor
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
08.2024 - Current
- Guided students through the selection and refinement of research topics aligned with IB subject-area criteria
- Conducted structured one-on-one supervision sessions to support student progress across all stages of the research process
- Advised students on developing focused research questions and appropriate methodologies
- Assessed completed Extended Essays in accordance with IB assessment criteria and descriptors
- Completed required supervisor reports (RPPF reflections) documenting student development throughout the process
- Ensured student work met IB academic honesty policies and submitted required documentation to the IB coordinator
- Collaborated with the IB coordinator to track cohort progress and ensure timely submission of all EE components
- Participated in EE moderation and standardization meetings to ensure consistency in assessment
9th and 10th Grade ESOL Teacher
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Evaluated as "Effective"
- GSA Co-Sponsor
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Bartender
Conscious Bite Catering/ North Italia
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings
10th and 11th Grade ELA Teacher
BridgePrep Academy Of Arts & Minds
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Evaluated as "Highly Effective"
- GSA Sponsor
- National Honor Society Co-Sponsor
- Future Women Leaders Club Sponsor
English Language Instructor
CERAN Juniors
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Florida International University
Miami, FL 06.2009 - 08.2012
Skills
- IEP familiarity
Classroom Management
Student Assessments
Curriculum Development
Differentiated Instruction
Time Management
Timeline
11th Grade IB Extended Essay Supervisor
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
08.2024 - Current
11th &12th Grade ELA Teacher - Honors Literature
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
08.2021 - Current
9th and 10th Grade ESOL Teacher
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Bartender
Conscious Bite Catering/ North Italia
07.2017 - 03.2020
10th and 11th Grade ELA Teacher
BridgePrep Academy Of Arts & Minds
08.2016 - 06.2017
English Language Instructor
CERAN Juniors
09.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Florida International University
06.2009 - 08.2012