Valerie W. Schmidt

Dedicated, resourceful education professional with proven ability to, create and monitor policies and practices that promote a safe learning environment. In addition, ensures a school culture that encourages continuous improvements for teachers and students; develop an environment that encourages open communication with colleagues, students, and community; and mentor educators in the creation in implementation of class instruction, lesson plans, and student assessment in the conjunction with state learning regulations. Detailed educational knowledge in core skills included implementing differentiated instruction. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Team Leader with engaging personality and enthusiasm for promoting hands-on learning with children. Highly qualified and certified in Texas with over 10 years of experience teaching special education at Secondary level.