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Certification
Leadership
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Valerie Applegate

Conroe,TX

Summary

Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

2nd Grade Teacher

Conroe ISD
08.2015 - Current


  • Improved classroom management techniques, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased on-task behavior from students.
  • Developed and implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce learning concepts and cater to diverse learning styles.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting a positive school culture focused on academic excellence and social-emotional growth for all students.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.

Kindergarten Teacher

Conroe ISD
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
12.2014

Skills

  • Oral communication
  • Cooperative Learning
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Teacher Collaboration

Accomplishments

    Teacher of the Year Nomination 2023-2024

    Team Leader 2023-2024

    Team Leader 2022-2023

Certification

ESL-Certification

Reading Academy

Leadership

Implemented a school wide Book Club for school moral

Serves as mentor for new teachers

Standard Based report card representative

Timeline

2nd Grade Teacher

Conroe ISD
08.2015 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Conroe ISD
01.2015 - 05.2015

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Sam Houston State University
Valerie Applegate