Heather Valdez
Fremont, CA *****
ac4iyk@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Mission College (2009-2014)
AA Degree with Honors in Social Science
Southern New Hampshire (2017-2018)
BA in Psychology with conc. In Applied Psychology
SKILLS
●Basic understanding of Microsoft Office 2007: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
●Communicates fluent English, verbally and through writing
●Completes all tasks efficiently with little direction
●Fast learner with specific attention to detail
●Thrives with working under pressure and applies proper problem solving skills
●Team Player who can adapt well to tasks and environment
●Open Minded to new tasks or responsibilities presented ahead
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead Teacher, Genius Kids, Fremont, CA
April 2017-July 2017
● Conducted lessons based on founder’s curriculum with mixed preschool class
● During Director’s leave, handled the leadership position under supervisor
● Communicated missing requirements with supervisor via phone and parents regarding tuition payments
Teacher, Monarch Christian School, Milpitas, CA
January 2017-March 2017
●Professional Development in learning Montessori Methods
●Handled the Language Arts, History, and Reading time with Kindergarten students
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, St. Thomas Catholic School, Milpitas, CA
September 2014-December 2017
●Assisted all teachers from Toddler-Pre-K
●Prepared own lesson plans based off of curriculum (Writing, Reading, Math, Science, Self-Discovery)
●Assisted Director with phone calls and inquiries with prospective parents for tours, appointment times, and scheduling
●Communicated with parents during Parent/Teacher Conferences on student development based on age appropriate requirements and discussed room for improvement for better results
Teacher Assistant, St. Thomas Catholic School, Milpitas, CA
September 2011- September 2014
●Assisted teachers with students aged two, three, four to five, as well as the school age classrooms
References
●Available on Request