Valerie Fieber
Coulterville,CA
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the growth and development of every student. An accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to integrate technology into the classroom to engage all students and achieve success. Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff, and parents. Exceptional classroom management skills with the ability to maintain an effective learning environment for all students by using positive reinforcement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CalTPA Scorer
Pearson Scoring
Remote
12.2025 - Current
- Evaluate teacher candidate submissions using CalTPA rubrics, with a focus on instructional planning, assessment, and student engagement.
- Apply scoring criteria consistently and accurately across a high volume of submissions.
- Analyze student work samples and written commentary to determine level of performance.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to scoring guidelines and timelines.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Merced City School District
08.2016 - Current
- Developed instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners including students with disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, and emotionally disturbed.
- Instructed and implemented multiple digital platforms such as: Google Classroom, Readworks, Think Central, Wonders, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
- Participated in extended day and taught Technology Academy, Duolingo, and Coding.
Online English Teacher
VIPKid, Beijing China
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Delivered engaging one-on-one English instruction to Chinese students, improving conversational fluency using interactive digital tools.
- Utilized the VIPKid digital platform to speak and communicate with students and parents.
- Instructed students using various engaging techniques such as TPR (Total Physical Response) and high energy.
Third Grade Teacher
Planada Elementary School
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Maximized classroom engagement through exceptional classroom management, positive reinforcement, and the use of technology.
- Implemented Whole Brain strategies and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to the meet the needs of all students including: English learners, Severe ADHD, Autism, and emotionally disturbed.
Second Grade Teacher
Great Valley Academy
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided instruction that was differentiated to meet the needs of gifted students, English learners, academically low, and students with disabilities such as: Severe Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and ADHD.
- Implemented conscious discipline in the classroom to establish a safe and loving environment.
- Maintained on-going communication with parents by sending weekly emails, monthly class newsletters, maintaining a class webpage, and completing a bi-monthly positive parent contact report.
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Worked with children ages 5-12 in all subject areas in a loving and caring environment.
- Made learning fun and enjoyable.
- Frequently requested to work with challenging students.
Fifth/Sixth Grade Combo Teacher
Stallworth Charter School
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Taught curriculum to at-risk students and students with learning disabilities.
- Consistently handled and effectively resolved many disciplinary problems that arose in the classroom.
- Provided multi-sensory and hands-on instruction to increase engagement.
Education
Masters of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
American Public University
01-2025
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
California State Stanislaus
01-2011
Bachelors of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State Stanislaus
01-2010
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Student Involvement
- Brain-based Learning
- Conflict Resolution
- Individual Learning Plans
- Technology Integration
- Discipline Strategies
- Instructional Strategies
Certification
- Online Elementary Reading Academy 2024
- ELD Strategies 2023
- Teach ELA with Twig Science 2022
- Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom 2022
- Dive Deeper into Common Core: Text Complexity 2014
Timeline
CalTPA Scorer
Pearson Scoring
12.2025 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Merced City School District
08.2016 - Current
Online English Teacher
VIPKid, Beijing China
06.2015 - 07.2018
Third Grade Teacher
Planada Elementary School
08.2014 - 07.2016
Second Grade Teacher
Great Valley Academy
08.2013 - 06.2014
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
04.2013 - 08.2013
Fifth/Sixth Grade Combo Teacher
Stallworth Charter School
09.2012 - 05.2013
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
California State Stanislaus
Bachelors of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State Stanislaus
Masters of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
American Public University