Egly Valenzuela

Currently I am employed as the World Language Supervisor at Eastside High School. I have a M.A. degree in Bilingual Education, as well as a M.A. in Educational Leadership. I believe that I am a strong candidate for this position. I am committed to our students and I am willing to work hard to ensure the success of all of our students.

World Language Supervisor at Eastside High School (Present)

High school administrator responsible for a department of eighteen teachers. Duties include implementation of curriculum and instruction, teacher evaluation lesson demonstration coaching and working with parents. Conducting informal walkthroughs as per the Mark Miles philosophy. Working with any discipline problems directly impacting learning in the classroom. Performing other administrative duties as needed.

• Currently I am employed as the World Language Chairperson at Eastside High School.
• Worked as an ESL teacher/ Bilingual Teacher for nine years.
• Prior to becoming an ESL teacher I worked as a bilingual classroom teacher.
• I am the Bilingual Point Person for the school.
• Responsible for the coordination and administration of the Access Test and serve as a liaison between the school and the Bilingual Department.
• Member of the staff development committee, which is responsible for assessing and addressing the staff development needs of our school building.
• Mentored bilingual novice teachers.
• Summer lead teacher for the past three years. I was responsible for supervising and implementing the curriculum of the Summer Enrichment Program.
• Worked as the after school lead teacher.
• Completed the District Balanced Leadership Program.
• Extensive experience with data analysis and data based planning.
• Working knowledge implementing literacy based technology programs.
• Working knowledge of the NJCCCS, NJ ASK, and the Terra Nova
• Working knowledge of district based testing such as Benchmarks, DIBELS, and the DRA.
• Social Studies Liaison.

Summer School Lead Teacher at Paterson Public Schools (2006 – 2011)

Supervised the summer program to ensure proper delivery of Instruction. Maintained adequate student records. Maintained Adequate student enrollment. Collected and reviewed lesson plans. Supervised the overall operation of the summer program to ensure that the children are attending a program that is safe and conducive to learning.

After School Lead Teacher at Paterson Public Schools (2006 – 2007)

Supervised the summer program to ensure proper delivery of Instruction. Maintained adequate student records. Maintained Adequate student enrollment. Collected and reviewed lesson plans. Supervised the overall operation of the summer program to ensure that the children are attending a program that is safe and conducive to learning.

Ministry Resource Leader at Agents of Change Ministry (2009 – Present)

Perform the duties of a purchasing agent in a non ministerial company way. My duties include balancing a budget of donations in order to ensure that the ministry has office supplies, expense money and resources to effectively carry out their ministry mission. This is an out reach program designed to empower the underpowered.

Change the unchangeable and impact the local communities through the positive change made by the members of the ministry. Additional I am responsible for mentoring young ladies in both their personal and educational pathways. It is my goal to help them to start new beginnings through refocusing, redirecting and re-ordering their steps in a more moral way.

ESL Teacher at Roberto Clemente School, Paterson, N.J. (2004 – 2010)

Teaching Limited English Students as per the New Jersey State Curriculum Standards. Administering assessments to such students to monitor language acquisition and level of proficiency. Following all district policies and procedures. Maintaining adequate records of all students served. Providing a safe and sound learning environment for all students served.

Bilingual Point Person at Paterson Public Schools

Liaison between the school and central office regarding bilingual test administration. Direct assignment of students to tiers, receive secure, distribute and return test materials. Arrange and schedule test sessions and generally oversee all aspects of test administration. Assure that test administration is performed by properly trained test administrators.

School Based Staff Development Committee at Paterson Public Schools

Using staff development as a tool to improve instruction. Develop questionnaire to help tailor staff development to the needs of our school. Prepare and conduct professional staff development workshops for our faculty based upon the needs of our school. Serve as a resource to teachers who are seeking to enhance their teaching through staff development.

Mentor at Paterson Public Schools

Provide guidance to novice teachers to assure that the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards are being met. Provide teaching strategies to novice teachers maximize instruction. Provide novice teachers with adequate resources to individualize instruction. Provide general help to novice teachers as they complete their first year of training.

Grade One Bilingual Teacher at Paterson Public Schools (2002 – 2004)

Teaching Students as per the New Jersey State Curriculum Standards. Monitoring the progress of students as per Benchmark requirements. Helping students make the transition from Kindergarten into grade one. Adhering to all district policies and procedures. Maintaining adequate records of all students served. Providing a safe and sound learning environment for all children served.

Grade Two Bilingual Teacher at Paterson Public School (2000 – 2002)

Teaching Students as per the New Jersey State Curriculum Standards. Monitoring the progress of students as per Benchmark requirements. Following all district policies and procedures. Maintaining adequate records of all students served. Providing a safe and sound learning environment for all children served.

Bachelors degree of Arts in Psychology – Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck N.J.

Masters of Arts in Bilingual/ Bicultural Education – New Jersey City University, Jersey City, N.J. (2000 – 2000)

Masters of Arts in Urban Education with a Specialization in Educational Administration and Supervision