Valerie Vinyard
Madison,WI
Summary
Instructional coordinator with eight years of classroom experience and 14 years in public education. Skilled in developing and delivering engaging, diverse, and thought-provoking content both in person and online fostering student growth and learning. Experience in working independently and collaboratively to craft impactful instruction for broad audiences. Organized, resourceful, tech-savvy, and community focused. Driven to create, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
English and Building Substitute Teacher
Monona Grove High School
08.2022 - Current
- Adapted to a wide range of learning needs and classroom contexts to engage students in the process of learning across all subjects
- Designed curriculum, mentored, and collaborated with student teacher on best practices
- Completed seven long-term substitute roles for Special Ed, Tech Ed, Social Studies, Art, and English
English Teacher
Verona Area High School
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Designed, implemented, and delivered rigorous and culturally relevant content for five classes
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in the process of learning
- Assessed student progress and provided timely and effective feedback to improve performance
- Orchestrated activities to support students, build community, and manage classroom
- Designed curriculum for College Ready Scholars promoting college and career readiness with career exploration and coordinating field trips to college campuses
Union Representative
Verona Area Education Association
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives to reconcile differences
- Held listening sessions and meetings to amplify staff voice
- Worked with administration to meet staff needs
- Advocated for union membership and garnered support
Water Aerobics Instructor
Elite Fitness
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Coordinated, designed, and lead group classes for ages 20-92
- Trained proper form and technique to maximize results and safety
AVID Tutor
Waukesha South High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Used variety of strategies to support student learning: Costa’s levels of thinking and questioning, question stems, WICOR (writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, reading)
- Assisted students in completion of college eligibility requirements and in becoming college and career ready
- Provided support during field trips, Socratic seminars, and community service
Service Representative
LDC Professional Pet Products
02.2009 - 08.2013
- Worked independently and within teams at small business to manage customer needs
- Managed paperwork, phone calls, shipping, inventory, newsletters, dog shows, landscaping, and events
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI06.2016
University of Wisconsin - Waukesha
Waukesha, WI Skills
- Progress Monitoring and Evaluation
- Classroom Management
- Developing Curriculum and Instructional Materials
- Remote Technology Facilitated Learning
- Collaboration and Co-teaching
- Motivation and Engagement
Instructional
- Identify and support specific needs
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Work
- Zoom, Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Notion, Classroom Screen
- Educational Software (Canvas, Infinite Campus, Blackboard)
- Game-Based Learning Platforms (Gimkit, Kahoot, Flipgrid, Blooket)
- Windows, macOS, iPadOS, iOS
Technical
Leadership and Community Involvement
VAHS Muslim Student Association - Advisor
21-22 School Year
- Advised students on startup and maintenance of a new club
- Coordinated and attended meetings and helped students make a positive impact on their school community through fund raising, activities, and implementation of inclusion events
- Identified and implemented long term and short term goals
Intentional Mentoring Madison - Mentor Coach
March 2020 – March 2021
- Supported a group of six mentors as they navigated challenges and successes with mentees
- Educated and supported mentors as they interacted with their mentee’s school, community, and family
- Empowered youth in a positive direction for their mind, body, and soul by connecting gaps between school, home, and community
Waukesha South Writing Club - Workshop Coordinator
2014
- Provided an organized workshop environment for students to discuss and share their own writing
- Encouraged and provided constructive feedback for student writing
- Developed workshop procedures and peer revision methods
- Discussed, explored, and shared the love for reading and writing
UW-Waukesha - Literary Club Editor, The Windy Hill Review
2011, 2010
- Co-edited and published the 33rd edition of The Windy Hill Review
- Reading and discussing submissions, arranging the format, designing the cover, organizing and promoting the release party
UW-Waukesha Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - Alpha Chi Rho Chapter Historian
2011, 2010
- Worked with a team to coordinate campus events and charity work
- Documented and promoted community services and campus events
Awards and Honors
- Phi Theta Kappa Member Alpha Chi Rho Chapter
- UWM Best of the Undergraduate Writers 2014
- Published short stories, poetry, and photography in Furrow Magazine and The Windy Hill Review
- Girl Scouts Silver Award
Timeline
English and Building Substitute Teacher
Monona Grove High School
08.2022 - Current
Union Representative
Verona Area Education Association
08.2019 - 06.2022
English Teacher
Verona Area High School
08.2016 - 06.2022
Water Aerobics Instructor
Elite Fitness
05.2015 - 09.2016
AVID Tutor
Waukesha South High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Service Representative
LDC Professional Pet Products
02.2009 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin - Waukesha
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