Valerie D. Eubanks

Seeking a full time teaching opportunity to continue serving my community and the institution of learning. Creative Elementary Teacher develops hands-on curriculum in alignment with diverse learning styles and abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students. Encouraging Elementary School Teacher skilled in assignment supervision, test administration and student support. I am patient and resourceful in education with 6 years of comprehensive experience instructing students individually and in groups. Commended for easily cultivating productive and trusting relationships with both students and parents. Over 15 years of managerial and interpersonal experience. Proficient in program organization and planning 3+ years’ experience and study in research designing and program evaluations. Over 15 years of strong and diverse experience in Military data bases and procedures. CPR certified 4+ years instructing stage and screen performing Office Management and Organization: 2+years Assistant Manager, 5+years Optical Technician/Optician, 11+years Logistics Specialist. Communication Skills: 5+years Class Facilitator, 2+year Children International Parent Council member/advocate, and 2+year Choir Director. Professionalism: 2+years Assistant Manager, 5+years Optical Technician/Optician, 5+years Logistics Specialist. Leadership: 6+years National Criminal Justice Honor Society, 5+years Army Squad Leader, and 2+year Choir Director, 3 years Research project Manager. Optical Theory: 3+ years of continuing education in the field of optometry, and developed experience from Success Vision Express and Sears and JC Penny Optical. Optical Soldering: 3+ years informal soldering training in administering basic vision test. Focused on maximizing time and pedagogy efficiency of class room learning materials used in daily teacher led practices. Effective at maintaining strong working relationships with parents, students and team members. I am an organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various learning environments.

References Peter Nguyen, Community Engagement Coordinator at UALR, (870) 648-5848 Penny Hammond, Home School Teacher, (501) 747-4957 Richard Wrucker, Unit Administrative for US Army, (901) 490-0476

• Honor and Awards , Children’s International Parent Counsel Member Leadership Award 7/2013 TA Scholarship, USAR 2006-2009 Single Parent Scholarship, UALR 2008 Dean’s List, UALR 2007

• As a first grade teacher 2022/2023 I grew my students in math and reading.
• As the art teacher I used social emotional intelligence color scheme to grow my students, social skills and artistic capabilities in the classroom. At the end of the year I organized an art fair to display their work and to expose them to other facets of art.
• Led 62 students to improve test scores by more than 75% during the 2019-2021 academic year.
• Education Strategies - Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory.
• Plan Development - Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
• Goal Setting - Established clear objectives for all lessons/projects and communicated with students, achieving a total understanding of grading rubric and overall class expectations.
• Counseling - Served as student mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal adjustments arose, meeting with guardians to reach solutions.
• Student Development - Increased student math standardized test scores by 20% by introducing more effective learning techniques such as technology integration and student-run lesson plans.

• Member, Alumni Association at UALR college.
• Member of the Criminal Justice Society since 2014