Human Resource Instructional Design

Valerie Villavicencio-Smith

Frisco, TX ***** ● 214-***-**** ● *****************@*****.***

Career Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic trainer and instructional design specialist, focused on results and growth in diverse environments. Utilize strong relationship-building skills to coach and mentor new leaders and provide training to support the professional development of administration and peers. Obtained a Master of Human Resource Management while continuing to support leader development and learner growth. A trustworthy and approachable individual, who learns quickly and thrives in diverse, fast-paced environments, with over 20 years in education, curriculum design, and evaluation, with keen observation skills to identify gaps and empower individuals to reach their potential. SPECIAL SKILLS TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCIES

§ Bilingual: English and Spanish

§ Instructional Design

§ Talent Development

§ Change Facilitator

§ Conflict Management

§ Effective Communicator

§ Collaborator and Listener

§ Adaptable Problem Solver

§ Canvas LMS

§ Microsoft Office: Word, Excel,

PowerPoint

§ Eduphoria

§ Google Workspace

§ eSchool Data Management

§ Clever Applications

§ Canva

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Analyzed data and the areas necessary to improve on measurable scales

• Shaped and collaborated for Spanish instruction for Spanish II at the district and campus level by using professional learning community processes

• Coached, interviewed, and mentored new leaders to ensure their understanding of the curriculum and provided guidance for them to be successful

• Introduced new technologies into lessons to enrich learner choice and provide opportunities to demonstrate learning in non-traditional ways

• Distinguished last 3 years for achieving all learner growth goals by fostering a growth mindset

• Implemented a variety of learning processes to address new changes in curriculum and strategies to enhance learner engagement

• Expanded program from 8 classes to 15 classes

• Resolved learner conflicts and coached colleagues on conflict issues and relationship development

• Served as Spanish Lead and built relationships across the district

• Sponsored Spanish organization and inspired school initiative to promote learner contribution that raised over $3,000

• Facilitated in-person and online remote learning environments using a variety of mixed media to extend learning

• Supported cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusion by partnering with global organizations to expose learners and leaders to other cultures and extend learning opportunities to improve their communication skills

• Recognized as a Top Nine Future-Ready and Collaborative Team Member

• Worked cross-functionally with other departments and collaborated to solve problems and develop strategies for curriculum

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Spanish I/ II Teacher 07/2015 – Present

Pioneer Heritage Middle School, Frisco ISD

Designed and delivered creative, fun, and engaging learning activities and experiences to foster learners’ intellectual, emotional, cultural, and social growth. Revised and maintained learning objectives, course structures, and data feedback by deadlines. Developed and facilitated purposeful lesson plans focusing on fluency, comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Utilized digital learning environments to optimize learning opportunities to enhance student learning, growth, and success. Spanish Teacher 07/2013 – 05/2015

Grace Academy of North Texas, Dallas, TX

Originated and designed the Spanish program curriculum and lesson plans for the school to gain accreditation. Facilitated lessons for diverse learners and provided creative and engaging learning experiences to enhance learner competencies. Established informative communication to faculty and parents to proactively achieve learning outcomes and learner success. Spanish I/II Teacher 07/2002 – 05/2003

Frisco High School, Griffin Middle School Frisco ISD 07/2008 – 05/2011 Facilitated lessons and provided learner with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to show real-life experiences to increase engagement. Introduced various digital learning environments to enhance student engagement.

Spanish and Creative Writing Teacher 07/1999 – 05/2002 The Harker School, San Jose, CA

Developed and designed the Spanish curriculum and the Creative Writing curriculum for students in a high-achieving competitive environment. Facilitated cultural awareness for staff. LOTE Coordinator and LPAC Chairperson 08/1996 – 05/1999 Stephen F. Austin High School, Austin, TX

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, and AWARDS

Upcoming: SHRM-CP Exam Summer 2024

Amberton University

Master of Human Resource Management 05/2024

Adult Training and Development Certification 12/2024 University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Teacher Certification, Spanish Language Instruction, Student Teacher of the Year Published: Foreign Language Education-Multiple Perspectives Texas Teacher Certification Current

English as a Second Language Certification Current FEF Education Grant 2014

Purpose: Provide books to underfunded libraries in Honduras through Hombro a Hombro COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Hidalgo Ministry ● Pulsera Project ● SHRM Organization ● Camp Hope

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