Alison Valdez

Lakewood, Co. | 720-3479297 | alivaldez25@gmail.com

EDUCATION/ LICENSES
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Co
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies
Early Childhood Education Expected May 2020
Cumulative GPA: 3.47

Colorado Department of Education Teacher License:

Early Childhood Education Endorsement (pending spring 2020)
Elementary Education Endorsement (pending spring of 2020)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Proficient in multiple scripted programs and forms of assessment, Tier 1-3 interventions, SPSS programing
• Enthusiastic, compassionate teacher devoted to building healthy relationships with all students as the
foundation for academic success
• Excellent ability to establish mutually cooperative positive communication

EXPERIENCE
Lopez Elementary – Student Teacher Jan. – May 2020
• Used the 8 habits of highly effective people to promote leadership
• Support digital and remote learning of math, writing, and reading through google meet and google classroom
• Supported the development for 23 students in a first-grade classroom at a Leader in Me School
• Developed lesson plans in order to support Colorado Academic Standards for first grade classroom in reading,
writing, math, and literacy while supporting social emotional learning
Shepardson STEM School [Fort Collins, CO] – Practicum Student Aug. – Dec. 2019
• Implementing interdisciplinary instruction
• Planning Instruction for diverse learners
• Delivered math intervention
Early Childhood Center [Fort Collins, CO] – Practicum Student Jan. – May. 2019
• Reggio Emilia based practice to support development of 12 toddlers aged 2-3 years
• Designed sensory provocations to encourage early learning through play in multiple settings
• Adapted the classroom and instruction to bilingual student
O’Dea Elementary [Fort Collins, CO] – Literacy Practicum Student Jan. – May 2019
• Prepared extensive, Tier 3 intervention in literacy using Jan Richardson’s Guided Reading for Frist grade
• Prompted daily exercises in writing, phonemic awareness, and guided reading
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Risk and Resilience Across the Lifespan Jan. – May 2019
• Aiding Professor Aimee Walker with grading research papers and case studies
• Creating in-class activities for the 400-level class to guide students understanding of Risk and Resilience
• Needed an A or higher in the class to preform duties as a Teaching Assistant
Early Childhood Center [Fort Collins, CO] – Literacy Field Work Student Sep. – Dec. 2018
• Supported an infant classroom with developmentally appropriate education
• Observed a cooperating teacher candidate to gain a better understanding of separate teaching styles
WORK EXPERIENCE
Early Childhood Center [Fort Collins, CO] – Assistant Teacher Aug. – Dec 2019
• Supporting development from birth to age 5 in different classrooms
• Ensure safety environment through cleaning and safety precautions
• Guide children to navigate problem solving skills through exploration of their environment and with peers
Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County – Summer Youth Development Specialist May – Aug. 2019
• Ensuring physical health and safety of all club members and staff
 • Provide guidance and act as a role model/mentor to assure conduct, safety and development of all members
• Promote and stimulate program participation; while ensuring the five key elements for positive youth
development occur daily: fun, supportive relationships, safe and positive environment, opportunities and
expectations and recognition.
Lopez Elementary – Literacy Tutor Jan. 2017 – Dec. 2018
• Aiding teachers with students K-5 in literacy and math
• Constructed whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction for all students
Dream Big Day Camp [Denver, Co] – Group Leader Jun.2015 – Aug.2017
• Supervised two camp counselors and 20 children in a diverse setting of outdoor activities
• Weekly evaluations for each individual camper and counselors written

RELATED COURSEWORK
• Applied Research Methods
• Individual and Family Development
• Infant and Child Development in Context
• Schooling in the United States
• Adolescent/Early Adult Development in Context
• Marriage and Family Relationships
• Creative Experiences for Children
• Lifespan Intervention and Prevention Science
• Literacy and the Learner
• Educational Technology and Assessment
• Administration of Early Childhood
Programs
• Risk and Resilience Across the Lifespan
• Early Childhood Health, Safety, and
Nutrition
• Early Childhood Education I
• Diagnostic Teaching of Reading
• Socioemotional Development in Childhood
• Supervised College Teaching (TA for Infant
and Child Development in Context)

REFERENCES

Angela Lewis Angela.Lewis@colostate.edu

Colorado State University Professor & Honors Thesis Committee Member 1(970)682-5703

Erin Ford
Early Childhood Center of Colorado State University Assistant Director/ Mentor Teacher
Erin.Ford@colostate.edu
1(970)428-2506

Karrie Rolwes Krolwes@psdschools.org

Mentor teacher/ First grade teacher at Lopez Elementary School 1(970)310-0903