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Bianca Valencia

Menifee

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Legacy Montessori School, skilled in differentiated instruction and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and positive reinforcement, fostering a nurturing environment that promoted academic and emotional growth. Committed to continuous improvement and collaboration, ensuring all students achieve their individual goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
05.2020 - Current
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workforce.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize productivity levels.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.

Behavioral Interventionist

Easterseals of Southern California
09.2017 - 08.2020
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling appropriate social skills and fostering respectful interactions among participants.
  • Maintained accurate records of participants progress and communicated findings to clinical team facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current research and best practices in the field, enhancing overall effectiveness as a Behavioral Interventionist.
  • Fostered healthy behaviors and achieved individual goals by engaging directly with participants to implement targeted behavior interventions.
  • Collaborated with clinical team and parents to develop comprehensive behavior support plans, resulting in improved behavior.

Early Childhood Educator/Lead Toddler Teacher

Legacy Montessori School
10.2006 - 06.2016
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Participated in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
  • Utilized creative arts to enhance children's expressive abilities and creativity.
  • Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
  • Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
  • Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching thematic ideas and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
  • Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and address any concerns, strengthening family-school communication.
  • Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
  • Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Provided individualized guidance and support to meet educational benchmarks
  • Implemented on going assessments to evaluate student performance and progress.

3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Rock Academy
09.2004 - 06.2006
  • Developed strong classroom management skills to maintain a focused learning environment for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication about student progress and needs.
  • Provided individualized support for students struggling academically or behaviorally, resulting in improved performance outcomes.
  • Encouraged a culture of respect within the classroom, fostering an inclusive environment where every student felt valued and heard.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, language and history.
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.

Education

Montessori Teaching Credential - AMS Early Childhood Teaching Credential

Montessori Center For Teacher Education
Poway, CA
02-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies And Preliminary Credential

San Diego State University
San Diego
12-2002

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multitasking and organization

Interests

  • Reading
  • Music
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Dancing
  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community

Timeline

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
05.2020 - Current

Behavioral Interventionist

Easterseals of Southern California
09.2017 - 08.2020

Early Childhood Educator/Lead Toddler Teacher

Legacy Montessori School
10.2006 - 06.2016

3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Rock Academy
09.2004 - 06.2006

Montessori Teaching Credential - AMS Early Childhood Teaching Credential

Montessori Center For Teacher Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies And Preliminary Credential

San Diego State University

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