Dynamic PreK 3rd Grade Teacher with Social Work Expertise

LISAMARIE VALADEZ

Milpitas, CA

Mobile: 510-***-**** ~§~ Email: ***************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic PreK - 3rd Grade Teacher with demonstrated dedication to children and Early Childhood Education, as well as Social Work and Human Services.

Resourceful and committed class leader; passionate, and knowledgeable.

SKILLHIGHLIGHTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Associate Teacher Credential, CDA, (pursuing MA)

Consultation / Care - Trauma, Challenging Behaviors

Social Work & Human Services - Study, Field Experience

Reggio Emilia / Montessori Inspired Teaching Practice

CA DRE License Identification Number: 02439210

CA Notary (Pending)

EDUCATION

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - 65 Units (+ 9 Real Estate units, 12 pending - Chabot College) Current

Chabot College - Hayward, CA 4.0 GPA: Honor’s List / Lab School Lead Preschool Teacher 08/15 - 5/2016

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA - 18 Units 2014

Penn Foster - Online 4.0 GPA

EVENT & WEDDING PLANNING CERTIFICATION

2012

QC School of Event Planning - Online 4.0 GPA

CHILD DAY CARE MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA - 28.5 Units

2007

Penn Foster - Online 4.0 GPA

MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION

Western Career College – San Leandro, CA 4.0 GPA/ Externship: Kaiser Surgery Department, Oakland

1999

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Right At School / Ed Sped Solutions, Inc. - Milpitas, CA Paraeduacator - 01/25 - Current

Special education paraeducator, Applied Behavior Analysis (identifying behaviors, setting goals, learning new skills, regular review), STEAM instruction, IEPs, Crisis/Trauma Intervention for at-risk youth, observation and data collection, interdisciplinary collaboration, classroom consultant,

instructional materials development, Community-Based Instruction, compassionate care of special education students on-site and in-home.

KinderCare - Morgan Hill, CA Lead K-3 Summer Camp Teacher – 06/22 – 09/22

Comprehensive classroom management, instructional materials development, Nutrition/Cooking, emergent curriculum, gardening, implementation: outdoor extension of classroom, dance choreography, extensive Art, Literacy, Geography, Sensory/STEM activities/instruction, Beginner’s Spanish, IEPs, Home Economics, book club organizer.

Goddard School - San Ramon, CA Lead Kindergarten Teacher - 02/19 - 08/19

Enriched Curriculum/Lesson Plans, instructional materials development, Language Arts, Math, Science, STEM/Sensory Activities, Arts and Crafts, Student Assessments and IEPs, Environmental/LRE Design, Literacy Enrichment, Geography, Nutrition/Cooking, Dialogic Reading, Special Events Coordinator, Home Economics, Summer Camp Leadership, Enhanced Art/Poetry Appreciation, Consultation/Care: Trauma, Challenging Behaviors.

Genius Kids - Fremont, CA Lead Kindergarten Teacher/Center Director: Ardenwood - 07/16 - 11/18

Enriched Curriculum/Lesson Plans, IEPs, Sensory Activities, Art, Public Speaking, Literacy Enrichment, Records Management, New Hire Trainer, Home Economics, Summer Camp Leadership, Gardening, Special Events Coordinator, Enhanced Art/Poetry, Nutrition/Cooking, Beginner’s Spanish, Consultation/Care: Trauma, Challenging Behaviors, video keepsake production, instructional materials development, interior/exterior design.

*Additional Soft Skills – Published Freelance Writer/Photographer, Interior/Exterior Empathic Design, Event Coordinator, Consultant/Designer for Real Estate projects and Educational Establishments/Programs, extensive leadership training and experience

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