Valerie N. Killam
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
James E. Potter Middle School
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Created and implemented lesson plans to 120 seventh graders across 5 classes: 1x General Education English, 3x Honors English, and 1x AVID course.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Sales Planner
Cadent Network
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Evaluated and monitored inventory levels to guarantee product availability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of services offered to customers.
- Built strong relationships with clients by providing competitive pricing and stewarding in-flight campaigns.
- Provided insights and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time.
- Coordinated with other departments to provide smooth execution of media campaigns.
Sales Planner
DISH Network
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed the building and execution of digital, linear (both Performance Advertising and General Market business), and addressable deals
- Lead weekly planner knowledge shares to troubleshoot systems and processes
- Aided in the process of creating a comprehensive guide to Performance Advertising processes and methodologies and trained incoming planners on this line of business
- Worked with data and research team to develop advertiser targets
- Contributed to growth in accounts such as Baru, CAMG, Wilkins Media, and Media Design Group
- Served as Account Executive on PI West Coast business, PPV Linear business, and a handful of Performance Accounts: approving creatives, establishing rates, stewarding deals, and working directly with agencies/clients
- Worked closely with Pricing and Inventory team to establish pricing for advertisers across multiple platforms
- Collaborated with pricing and data teams to develop more efficient ways of tracking spend, clearance, and inventory
Ad Sales Assistant
WGN America
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Assisted account executive and planner with everyday projects (sending out deal letters and change notices, flighting deals, creating Excel sheets to track deal delivery, etc.)
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients and strive to meet their requests
- Allocated and maintained orders
- Worked closely with inventory/traffic team to ensure spots air at proper times in correct dayparts
Education
Teaching Credential - Single Subject Teaching Credential
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA08.2014
Skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Modeling Procedures
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Individualized Support
- Classroom Integration
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Student Engagement
- Emotionally Supportive
- Creative Instruction Style
Timeline
Student Teacher
James E. Potter Middle School
01.2023 - 04.2023
Sales Planner
Cadent Network
12.2021 - 12.2022
Sales Planner
DISH Network
02.2018 - 11.2021
Ad Sales Assistant
WGN America
01.2016 - 02.2018
Teaching Credential - Single Subject Teaching Credential
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Sonoma State University
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