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Valerie Remenaric

Norton,OH

Summary

Passionate Kindergarten Teacher of 35 years with a great track record of fostering student achievement and emotional well-being at Chippewa Local Schools. Specializes in Differentiated Instruction, Communication, enhancing early childhood development and classroom management. Proven success in creating engaging learning environments and boosting early reading & writing skills.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Chippewa Local Schools
08.1989 - 06.2024
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges.
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Created child-centered learning environment with hands on activities.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through assessments and observations.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and set goals for areas of improvement.
  • Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.

Head Start Teacher

Barberton Local Schools
08.1988 - 06.1989
  • Participated in ongoing professional development in early childhood education.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.

Retail Sales Associate

Kids R Us
06.1984 - 08.1988
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, labeled and arranged items.
  • Maintained sales floor and straightened merchandise.
  • Maintained an organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Judson University
Elgin, IL
05.1988

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Early Reading and Writing
  • Organizational Skills/Creative Ability
  • Lesson Planning/Instruction

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Chippewa Local Schools
08.1989 - 06.2024

Head Start Teacher

Barberton Local Schools
08.1988 - 06.1989

Retail Sales Associate

Kids R Us
06.1984 - 08.1988

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Kent State University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Judson University
Valerie Remenaric