Teacher/Instructor core subjects, ELA, etc
Resume:
Valorie Villarreal
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San Antonio, TX 78230
Synopsis
Valorie Villarreal is a highly skilled, certified educator. She has been teaching since 2003 and has a particular affinity for teaching English Language Arts, as well as ESL. She embraces multicultural diversity and establishes a creative and nurturing environment that enables her students to develop and aspire. Her collective experience crosses K- 12, Adult Ed. and college. She operates from the premise that each student has his or her own gifts that command exploration, identification and guidance. Her mission is to make an impact on the lives of each student!
The University of Texas at San Antonio Webster University
MA Counseling
University of Texas San Antonio
Certified Teacher
General Education
Grades 4, 5, 6 7, 8
Minor in Spanish
Employment
Anne Frank Inspire Academy
Special Education Facilitator
Grades K- 12,
Students /autism, depression, bipolar, vision impairment, learning disabilities…….
Modify curriculum lessons in all Core Subjects
Emphasis in Reading Comprehension /Writing
Re- mediate
Enhance student- teacher communication
Create a safe and nurturing condition for success
STAAR Test preparation
Establish and maintain communication with parents
Harmony School
Mathematics Teacher
4 th grade, 6 classes
STAAR Preparation
Tutoring for STAAR Prep.
Poetry /Writing workshop
Brooks Collegiate Academy Interpersonal Communications Instructor, San Antonio, TX
August 2017-December 2017
Designed Interpersonal Communications course /curriculum
Middle School
6, 7, 8 th grades
Northside ISD, Adult Education, San Antonio, TX.
San Antonio, Texas
January 2017
English Language Arts
Strong emphasis on Writing Genres and Mechanics
College Prep. For testing
Skills to enhance learning: Time Management, Organization, Notes, Listening Skills, Learning Styles, Public Speaking
Lighthouse Charter School English and Writing Instructor, San Antonio, TX.
January-June 2015
Focused instruction in Reading Comprehension and Writing Composition for at risk students with the desired goal of meeting STAAR requirements. Create individualized curriculum and provide differentiated instruction
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
West Palm Beach Language Institute ESOL Instructor/Adult International Students
November, 2015-May, 2016
Teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes in preparation for Citizenship exam, accent reduction, academic writing, Business English, and TESOL
McDowell Middle School, Hondo ISD ELAR/ ELA Instructor, Hondo, Texas
August, 2013- 2015
Teach English Language Arts
6, 7, and 8th grades
GT, learning disabilities, special needs and at risk populations
Emphasis on Reading Comprehension and Writing
Implement differentiated instruction on a daily basis, teach children learning strategies and self- management skills that empower students to accomplish short and long term academic goals
Teach AP class, remedial, and grade level
LacklandAFB, US Department of American Language, Instructor
December 2010- July 13, 2012
Plan and conduct classroom instruction of English as a Second/Foreign language (ESL/EFL), supervise placement and training needs of students, adapt and develop instructional materials, make professional recommendations for improvement of curriculum design, instructional delivery
Develop appropriate class specific plan of instruction that effectively integrates use of audio, video, and computer software
Ensure lesson plans are compatible with lesson objectives and language skill proficiency of class.
Provide information regarding American customs and current events
Ensure students practice ESL/EFL language skills of listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing
Counsel students, make recommendations for student placement, remedial and enrichment training
Elicit student responses to maximize opportunities for student centered language-learning activities
Evaluate training and testing materials for adequacy, suitability, and effectiveness
Monitor student laboratories, library and tour activities, and provide direction and feedback as needed
Practice sensitivity to differences in culture and learning styles
Effectively maintain appropriate effective environment, control of voice modulation, pace of instruction, and structure and vocabulary usage consistent with student’s proficiency levels.
Ensure counseling, assessments, and evaluations are appropriate and educationally sound
Monitor and update all student records, clients are international military and American military
Implement student success strategies and multi-cultural transitions in the classroom
Teach grammar, phonology, writing process, grammar, vocabulary skills, reading, and comprehension
Strive to integrate a multicultural student population. Conduct student success seminar to facilitate learning
Prepare lesson plans by selecting from and adapting instructor text, guides, and commercial texts. Some of the topic areas include Positive Thinking, Test Anxiety, and Time Management, Study Skills,strategies and Learning Styles
Private Educator K-Adult
Teach English Language Arts
Core subjects
ESL
Classes in:
Reading Comprehension
Writing Skills
College testing
STAAR testing
GRE testing
Toefl and Celta testing .
Design individualized curriculum for students
Service a diverse and multicultural population Africa, Turkey, Iran, South and Central America, China, Korea, Japan and Russia.
Administer assessments and benchmark testing to determine skill levels and deficiencies
Design individualized IEP plans to meet learning objectives
Implement innovative and engaging resource materials to foster learning and purpose
Teach English language, grammar mechanics and usage, phonemic awareness, phonics decoding, vocabulary development, reading fluency/oral reading skills, reading comprehension strategies and instruction in writing process and teach English to ESL/ ESOL and native speakers
Northwest Vista College Student Success Instructor, San Antonio, TX
2008-2010
Adjunct Instructor for Student Development Courses designed to empower students in their educational endeavors. Topics include communication and study skills, goal setting, developmental English, reading for comprehension, learning strategies, learning styles, and conflict resolution.
Adult Education ESOL Instructor Northside ISD, San Antonio, TX
2008-2010
Administer assessments, and develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
Assist students with citizenship instruction and project fair presentations
Implement grouping strategies
Utilize activities that raise cross-cultural awareness and meta-cognition
Employ real-life application of concepts whenever possible
Role play and build community within the class
Consistently assess progress and comprehension before moving forward
Encourage conversation between students so that each of them is able to apply their new language skills and synthesize the new skills with their previously acquired language knowledge.
Adult Education GED Instructor Northside ISD, San Antonio, TX
2008-2010
Instruct students in acquiring English, Language Arts, Reading/Comprehension and Writing skills
Ongoing assessment of student progress
Administer TABE and GED testing
Conduct tutorials for special needs students
Provide encouragement to motivate students to attain their educational goals
Incorporate measures to address individual learning styles for optimum success
Adult Education PACE Program Instructor Northside ISD, San Antonio, TX
2010
An intensive program preparing adults for the college experience
Instruction in English Language Arts and College Readiness Skills
Instruct students in acquiring English, Language Arts, Reading Comprehension and Writing skills
Ongoing assessment of student progress
Administer TABE and GED testing
Conduct tutorials for special needs students
Provide encouragement to motivate students to attain their educational goals
Incorporate measures to address individual learning styles for optimum success
Alamo Community College District Adult Education, San Antonio TX
2009
Instructed a state funded Summer Intensive College Readiness Program to build student skill levels in English, Grammar usage and Mechanics, Reading Comprehension, Fluency, and the writing process
Taught life skills, study skills, learning strategies, time management and effective listening to support college readiness and academic success
Conducted instruction to accommodate ESL and native speakers
Lutheran High School Spanish Language Instructor Grades 9-12
2007-2008
Designed and taught Spanish curriculum for grades 9-12 curriculum included Spanish grammar, rhetoric, reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and conversational skills
Created special programs for multiple skill levels in the classroom
ELAR and College Readiness Skills
Children’s Bereavement Center, San Antonio, TX
2006
Provide individual and group counseling to children and families
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