Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

YOLANDA VALDERAZ

Lovington,NM

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Ben Alexander
01.2014 - 05.2021
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

Elementary Teacher

Lea Elementary
10.2012 - 05.2013
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.

Education

Master of Science - Reading And Literacy

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2008

Bachelor of Science - Education

College of The Southwest
Hobbs, NM
12.2001

Associate of Arts -

New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM
06.1996

GED -

New Mexico State Education
Santa Fe, NM
03.1976

Skills

  • Daily Facility Operations
  • Classroom Integration
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Diverse Audiences
  • Plan Lessons
  • Arts Integration
  • Maintain Order
  • Behavioral Improvement
  • Social Behaviors
  • Class Management
  • Instructional Strategies

Certification

  • State of New Mexico Level 3 License - July 2015

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Ben Alexander
01.2014 - 05.2021

Elementary Teacher

Lea Elementary
10.2012 - 05.2013

Master of Science - Reading And Literacy

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Education

College of The Southwest

Associate of Arts -

New Mexico Junior College

GED -

New Mexico State Education

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