Valerie Anderson

• Displays effective teaching practices in an effort to ensure authentic student engagement and learning.
• Designs effective lesson plans with immediate and long-range goals.
• Designs lesson that demonstrate real world relevance and integration.
• Uses time effectively.
• Chooses appropriate materials and activities.
• Presents subject matter clearly and interestingly.
• Coordinates and plans with team members.
• Monitors student performance using formative and summative assessments.
• Analyzes student performance data and develops a plan for student success.
• Participates in professional learning communities.
• Utilizes technology to support, and enhance instructions.
• Work on inter-disciplinary teams to focus on curriculum integration, relevance and student success.
• Administers the classroom to create an environment conducive to learning.
• Organizes procedures for effective classroom management.
• Provides flexibility for individual and group activities.
• Cooperates with school personnel in providing for student welfare.
• Instruct students in school safety and emergency drill procedures.
• Keeps parents informed of any behavior or attendance issues.
• Maintains accurate and up to date records for student performance in on-line grade book.
• Maintains accurate attendance records as required by building, District and state regulations.
• Maintains records of parent contacts, conferences, disciplinary measures and referrals.
• Exemplifies professionalism in behavior and performance.
• Cooperates with staff and administrators, sharing work willingly.
• Exemplifies professionalism and supports the District vision and campus mission.
• Remains current in education, technology and the specific areas of instruction though literature, workshops, conferences, professional organizations and college courses.
• Adheres to the Texas Education Code of Ethics and supports the District philosophy.
• Complies with all State, District and campus policies and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Highly Qualified
• More than 3 years successful classroom experience
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

• Provide in class support.
• Evaluate student's progress, administer test and quizzes to determine comprehension.
• Maintain effective classroom management skills.
• Small group and One on One administration, Life skills, Special Education and General Education.
• Assist students in managing everyday task and gain independence: cooking, hygiene and finance skills

Substitute Teacher

• Recorded student grades electronically.
• Followed and taught lesson plans assigned by permanent teacher for students Pre-K thru 7th grade.
• Evaluated student's progress and administered test and quizzes to determine comprehension.
• Maintained effective classroom management skills.
• Available/Flexible for long-term substitute needed in various classrooms.