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Valerie Gow

Little Meadows,PA

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience within NYS school District, excelling in team collaboration and parental engagement. Successfully implemented enrichment activities that enhanced student development and fostered positive relationships with families, while utilizing data analysis to improve attendance strategies. Committed to creating a supportive and effective learning environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teachers Aide

Owego Apalachin Central School District
Owego, NY
09.2024 - Current
  • Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, facilitating communication and understanding.
  • Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional, and intellectual development.
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
  • Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
  • Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.

Attendance Secretary

Elk Lake School District
Dimock, PA
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Collected data on student absences at regular intervals in order to analyze trends in absenteeism.
  • Created positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure they understand the importance of regular attendance at school.
  • Facilitated communication between schools, courts, law enforcement, social services, and other relevant parties regarding truancy cases.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.

Education

High School Diploma -

Montrose Area JSHS
Montrose, PA
06-1989

Certification - Dental Assisting

BOCES
Binghamton, NY
06-1989

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services (60 credits)

SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Parental engagement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Software utilization
  • Communication skills
  • Data analysis
  • Relationship building
  • Computer skills
  • Positive attitude

Certification

  • Child Abuse Identification Workshop
  • School Violence prevention Workshop
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Workshop
  • Dental Certification

Affiliations

  • A Room to Heal board member (2yrs)
  • 4H leader for 15 years
  • Hosting parties and events
  • Fundraising
  • Organizing community events

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teachers Aide

Owego Apalachin Central School District
09.2024 - Current

Attendance Secretary

Elk Lake School District
08.2022 - 09.2024

High School Diploma -

Montrose Area JSHS

Certification - Dental Assisting

BOCES

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services (60 credits)

SUNY Broome Community College

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