Sarah Valdez
Shawnee, KS *****
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Professional Profile:
Dynamic educator with experience in grades K-5 and the creation of engaging lesson plans, assessing progress, managing classroom behavior and effectively communicating with students and parents to ensure a positive learning environment. Team oriented collaborates with colleagues, administrators and specialists to improve instruction and student results. Demonstrates a passion for education and meeting academic needs of students. Demonstrates versatile skills in customer service, public speaking, event management and networking within community organizations. Possess the patience to teach to all levels and backgrounds, and the ability to use educational technology and digital learning tools effectively
Professional Experience:
Educator K-5 2000-2025
Shawnee Mission School District
Prepare and deliver lessons aligned with curriculum guidelines and student needs
Skilled in the use of various teaching methods and technologies to enhance individual students learning and differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
Manage student behavior through the creation of positive learning environments
Foster student curiosity and interest through hand-on learning, group activities and kinesthetic engagement
Engage with parents to advocate awareness and understanding of students needs and progress
Analyze assessment data for each student and adept in the creation of student IEP’s and provide student with an individual learning path
Collaborate with colleagues across all content areas and grade levels to adopt additional teaching methodologies and strategies
Teaches essential academic subjects, including math, reading and science while promotion social skills and emotional development
Education:
Master of Arts in Education/Baker University
Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education/Ottawa University