Valerie Axtle
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dedicated Program Instructor with knowledge of child development and background teaching children ages 5 to 9 while creating engaging learning experiences. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate children and manage behavior problems. Plans and implements quality learning programs in safe environment while leveraging community resources for special programs or events.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Instructor
Love. Learn. Success
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into the program curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-disciplinary programs, fostering a comprehensive learning environment.
- Provided individualized support and resources for students facing challenges, promoting academic success and personal growth.
- Cultivated an inclusive learning environment that respected diverse perspectives, fostering peer-to-peer collaboration among students from different backgrounds.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through carefully crafted assignments that challenged students'' abilities while supporting their unique strengths.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by celebrating achievements along the way while also emphasizing the value of learning from setbacks and challenges faced throughout the program.
Program Instructor
Adventure Time
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Tutor and assist children individually
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
Oakland, CA05.2018
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Project-based learning
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Planning and coordination
- Lesson Planning
- Public Speaking
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom Management
- Parent Communication
- Spanish Fluency
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Program Instructor
Love. Learn. Success
05.2023 - Current
Program Instructor
Adventure Time
08.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
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