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Christina Valenti

Salem

Summary

Professional educator. Proven track record in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Strong skills in classroom management, curriculum planning, and student assessment. Reliable team player known for effective communication and adaptability to changing needs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

First Grade Teacher

North Shore Christian School
Lynn, MA
01.2023 - Current
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.

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Special Needs Educator

Asian Hope International School
Phnom Penh Cambodia
02.2021 - 12.2022

Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Created and managed Individualized learning Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Elementary Teacher

Hope International School
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Crafted lesson plans for a variety of subjects, including reading, science, social studies, and math
  • Created routines and rules to help students learn proper classroom behavior and social skills
  • Closely collaborated with year 4/5 teachers to revise and adapt curriculum
  • Worked with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges.

Ministry Program Developer

Grotonwood Christian Camp and Conference Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Co-ordinated ministry events for women’s ministry
  • Led seminars to train camp summer staff in leadership, child safety, and staying spiritually refreshed.

Youth Pastor

Phnom Penh International Fellowship
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Envisioned, grew and implemented youth programs across two international churches currently reaching between 80-100 students with an average number of 60-70 youth involved on a weekly basis
  • Engaged youth through creative facilitation of biblical messages, worship, and games for two weekly meetings (one for 11-13 year olds, and one for 14-18 year olds)
  • Created opportunities for youth to go deeper with each other and deeper into their faith through planning, and evaluating annual youth retreats for both groups.

Kindergarten teacher

East West International School
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Provided an international school level education to students as part of a bilingual program designed to provide a high-quality education to Khmer children with a bilingual education program
  • Co-operative taught with a Khmer national teaching assistant
  • Instructed students in language arts, science, social studies, mathematics.

First grade teacher

International Academy Beijing
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Envisioned, grew and implemented youth programs across two international churches currently reaching between 80-100 students with an average number of 60-70 youth involved on a weekly basis
  • Engaged youth through creative facilitation of biblical messages, worship, and games for two weekly meetings (one for 11-13 year olds, and one for 14-18 year olds)
  • Created opportunities for youth to go deeper with each other and deeper into their faith through planning, and evaluating annual youth retreats for both groups.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Special Education -

Fitchburg State College
Massachusetts, USA
12-2004

Associate Degree in General Studies - undefined

Bunker Hill Community College
Massachusetts, USA
12-2001

Skills

  • Activity Planning
  • Special Needs Support
  • Reading Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom management
  • Phonics instruction
  • Organizational skills
  • Relationship building

Timeline

First Grade Teacher

North Shore Christian School
01.2023 - Current

Special Needs Educator

Asian Hope International School
02.2021 - 12.2022

Elementary Teacher

Hope International School
01.2016 - 01.2017

Ministry Program Developer

Grotonwood Christian Camp and Conference Center
01.2014 - 01.2015

Youth Pastor

Phnom Penh International Fellowship
01.2008 - 01.2014

Kindergarten teacher

East West International School
01.2007 - 01.2008

First grade teacher

International Academy Beijing
01.2004 - 01.2007

Associate Degree in General Studies - undefined

Bunker Hill Community College

Bachelor Degree in Special Education -

Fitchburg State College

References

References available upon request.
Christina Valenti