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Jennifer J. Valencia

Jennifer J. Valencia

Phoenix

Summary

I am an excited teacher willing to take a hands-on approach in and outside of the classroom to engage students in the learning. Driven and focused to ensure every child succeeds, I value communication. I enjoy cooperating with other teachers to deliver quality instruction for students.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Peoria Unified School District
Peoria
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Conducted regular assessments of student performance and provided feedback to students and parents.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing engaging projects and assignments.
  • Developed lesson plans to introduce concepts in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
  • Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student needs.

Student

Arizona Christian University
Glendale
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Arizona Christian University provided hands-on learning with experienced teachers.
  • Collaborated with peers to develop innovative solutions for educational challenges.
  • Met regularly with academic advisors to ensure progress towards educational goals.
  • Participated in a variety of campus events, such as career fairs, lectures, and workshops.

Student Teacher

Coyote Hills Elementary
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Student teaching at Coyote Hills Elementary prepared me in a very special way to become a teacher.
  • I was mentored by Jackie Crocker for 16 weeks.
  • I learned that a good teacher goes beyond the curriculum.
  • A good teacher differentiates to meet students' needs.
  • Implemented assessment tools to identify academic gaps or needs among students.

Preschool Teacher

Little Scholars Academy
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations, to establish a routine for the students.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.

Education

Bachelor's Degree -

Arizona Christian University
1 W. Firestorm Way, Glendale, AZ 85306
05-2022

Associate's Degree -

Central Arizona College
8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, AZ 85128
05-2018

High School Diploma -

Peoria High School
11200 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
05-2016

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Classroom management
  • Collaboration skills
  • Engagement strategies
  • Bilingual

References

  • Jean Scatena 2nd Grade Teacher 602-635-8390
  • John Wallender Principal 623-330-4933
  • Linnea Lyding, Linnea.lyding@arizonachristian.edu, Head of Education Department at ACU
  • Jacqueline Crocker, jcrocker@pusd11.net, 1st grade teacher at Coyote Hills Elementary
  • Danielle Larson, (618)520-3505, Director of Little Scholars Academy

Languages

  • Spanish, Fluent
  • English, Fluent

Philosophy Of Education

"Education is the most powerful weapon that can be used to change the world."

Affiliations

  • I love sports, coaching, playing and in general participating in because I love the dynamic of teamwork. Being able to combine your strengths with the strength of others to achieve a goal is something I enjoy being a part of.

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Peoria Unified School District
02.2022 - 05.2024

Student Teacher

Coyote Hills Elementary
08.2021 - 12.2021

Preschool Teacher

Little Scholars Academy
06.2021 - 08.2021

Student

Arizona Christian University
08.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor's Degree -

Arizona Christian University

Associate's Degree -

Central Arizona College

High School Diploma -

Peoria High School

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