Valerie Munson
Mesquite,TX
Summary
With 10 years of experience as a College Advisor/Teacher, I have successfully guided students on academic and career decisions, including preparing for exams, SAT, ACT, DCP exams, college admissions, scholarships, and job applications. Experienced in classroom settings and excellent communication skills, focusing on innovative lesson plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
College Advisor, Substitute Teacher/Tutor
College Advisor, Substitute Teacher/Tutor
Mesquite, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Tutored Individually and group students preparing them for the ACT/SAT, DCP and STAAR test
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness, and academic value.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements, obtaining employment, enlisting in the Military, enrolling into college, relocation needs, childcare needs, transportation, and how to apply for government assistance.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning and monitored their academic outcomes.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and administered tests, and quizzes for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers and created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs and teaching basic assignments in a classroom setting and grading assignments.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Assigned, explained, and graded homework.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Mesquite, TX
02.2014 - 12.2022
- Assistant Instructors teaching and helping to prepare for class and orientation
- Manage and prepare budget of up to $350,000 yr for child development grant program
- Processing scholarship applications and Registering Grant students to obtain their CDA
- Tutored current and future graduate students prepare for the ACT/SAT test
- Obtaining quotes from different vendors and Ordering office and grant supplies
- Protecting student personal information under HIPPA and FERPA regulation
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Received and sorted mail and packages to distribute to correct recipient.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
MBA - Masters in Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2027
Bachelor of Science -
Texas A&M-Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2021
Associate of Science -
Dallas College
Mesquite, TX05.2017
Certiciate -
Dallas College
Mesquite, TX05.2017
Skills
Career Coach College Advisor and tutor Oral and Written Communication Post-Secondary Career Exploration Strategic Decision-Making Classroom setting
undefinedAccomplishments
- Specialized in substituting for classes.
- Directed mentor girls project, resulting in academics.
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Developed and implemented full tutoring program at Mackey elementary.
- Earned trusted status with Mackey Elementary & Hor n High school, consistently being called upon to meet special student requirements.
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Completed up to 10 tutoring appointments each week.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
College Advisor, Substitute Teacher/Tutor
College Advisor, Substitute Teacher/Tutor
10.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
02.2014 - 12.2022
MBA - Masters in Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science -
Texas A&M-Commerce
Associate of Science -
Dallas College
Certiciate -
Dallas College
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