Valerie Woods
Waverly,NE
Summary
I am an experienced educator with a proven track record at Dundy Co Stratton High School, specializing in Spanish instruction for grades 7-12. I enjoy relationship building, and learning from my students. I am a reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons, and I am a friendly and compassionate individual who enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Waverly High School
08.2022 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce correct behavior.
- Requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Foreign Language Teacher
Dundy Co Stratton High School
08.1988 - 05.2020
- Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments and papers.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aurora High School
Aurora NEMaster of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE07-2008
Bachelor of Arts - French And Psychology
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE12-1986
Skills
- Activity management
- Results-focused
- Student tutoring
- Relationship building and management
- I taught Spanish 7-12 my entire career
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Waverly High School
08.2022 - Current
Foreign Language Teacher
Dundy Co Stratton High School
08.1988 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Aurora High School
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Bachelor of Arts - French And Psychology
University of Nebraska At Kearney