Vali E. Crawford

Boulder City, NV ***** 702-***-**** adm0ds@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Professional secondary English instructor and adjunct English Instructor for CSN focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning. Expert in a myriad of teaching approaches.

Skills

1990 – current date Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada Full time High School English Instructor and English Department Chair.

Implemented a mentor program to support new educators.

Instruct and manage in-services and staff workshops/trainings.

Experienced AP Language and AP Literature instructor

Online English Instructor- AP English Language and Composition English I, English II, English III and Study Skills (AVID)

Video English Instructor- teaching on camera via KLVX- Modern Literature, English II, English III

Developer/Writer of video courses: English II, English III, Modern Literature

Developer Online English Courses

CSN English adjunct instructor

Northern Michigan University Adjunct English Instructor EN 111, EN 211

Phoenix University and Axia Western International University Online Online Adjunct English Instructor for COM 110 and COM 120

Class Advisor

School Improvement Committee member

Staff Development Committee member

PLC Group Leader English

Collaboration in the development of Common Core Curriculum.

Collaboration in the creation of engaging lessons for use via the Curriculum Engine for CCSD.

Create and deliver professional development for faculty in-services and professional learning committees

Advisor to a myriad of clubs and organizations to support student interests and needs.7 - 12 education

Technology integration

First Aid/CPR ADT Team Member

Work History

Secondary English Instructor, 08/1990 to Current

Clark County School District, CCSD – Las Vegas, NV

Implement different technologies such as Canvas and Google Classroo including a wide range of interactive Apps and tools to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.

Help students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.

Create engaging lesson plans, foster a culture of discovery and provide well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.

Collaborate on and implement innovative pedagogical initiatives that focus on student-first, hands-on, and experiential learning to foster instruction.

Utilize curriculum which reflects a diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.

Plan, develop, and execute lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Nevada's core educational standards.

Education

Master's of Science English Comprehensive: 08/2002

Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Bachelor of Science: Education- comprehensive English, 1990

University of Nevada - Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada

Dean's Honor List

Additional Information

Golden Globe Community Service Award for group community service awarded to The Cheyenne Drive funding to assist in future community service efforts.

Wells Fargo Grant to further community service efforts awarded in association with community service with Cheyenne High School Cheyenne Drive Efforts

Student Appreciation and Recognition Award for Most Dedicated and Caring Teacher, Cimarron-Memorial High School

Nominated for National Teacher of the Year in July of 2005 nominating administrator and school, Jhone Ebert and Jose Delfin, Principal and Assistant Principal, Virtual High School

Nominated for the Heart of Education Award six consecutive years in a row.

Letters of recommendation available upon request

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