Valerie Quarles
North Liberty,IA
Summary
Versatile educator with a track record of fostering student engagement and academic growth at ICCSD. Skilled in collaborative teamwork and intervention planning, I excel in creating positive learning environments and implementing evidence-based strategies. Demonstrated success in enhancing student outcomes and parent-teacher collaboration, with a strong background in childhood development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
EIS Coordinator
ICCSD
06.2024 - Current
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Improved overall classroom performance by providing targeted support for struggling students in various subjects.
- Streamlined the intervention process by developing and implementing efficient systems for tracking student data, progress monitoring, and documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, interventions implemented, and modifications made to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Coordinated with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists to address comprehensive student needs.
- Strengthened collaboration among general education teachers, special education staff, and related service providers through regular meetings and communication.
- Enhanced student outcomes by implementing evidence-based intervention strategies and techniques.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Security Event Staff/Supervisor
CSC
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted event manager in achieving revenue goals set for events and catering.
- Drove excellent guest service for events and conducted evaluations after completion.
- Ensured a safe environment for attendees by implementing comprehensive safety protocols.
- Evaluated post-event reports to identify areas for improvement in future events, enhancing overall quality and client satisfaction continually.
- Maintained a clean work environment before, during, and after events by enforcing strict cleanliness standards among staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Paraprofessional
ICCSD
10.2015 - 06.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Teacher's Assistant/Lead Teacher
Handicare Daycare
03.2013 - 09.2015
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans for infant care.
- Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
Education
No Degree - PCT
Illinois School of Health Careers
11 E Adams StNo Degree - CNA
Kirkwood Community College
2301 Oakdale Blvd, CoralvilleHigh School Diploma -
Chicago Vocational Career Academy
2100 E 87th St Chicago Il06-2004
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Strong collaboration skills
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Academic Accommodations
- Learning Strategies
- Emotional Support
- Experience in childhood development
- Background in childhood development
- Problem-solving skills
- Multitasking strength
- Intervention Planning
- Documentation And Reporting
- Student evaluations
Accomplishments
- Improved referral procedures, resulting in more students helped and better classroom environments.
- Supervised staff members.
- Documented and resolved students behavior which led academic success.
Timeline
EIS Coordinator
ICCSD
06.2024 - Current
Security Event Staff/Supervisor
CSC
10.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
ICCSD
10.2015 - 06.2024
Teacher's Assistant/Lead Teacher
Handicare Daycare
03.2013 - 09.2015
No Degree - PCT
Illinois School of Health Careers
No Degree - CNA
Kirkwood Community College
High School Diploma -
Chicago Vocational Career Academy
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