VALERIE GUZMAN
Secondary School Teacher
(917) 324 - 8721
VGuzman1792@Gmail.com
Queens, NY
EDUCATION
ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA
St. Francis Preparatory H.S.
2006 - 2010
BACHELOR OF ARTS
English - Adolescent Education
SUNY Cortland | 2015 - 2018
GPA - 3.51
License - English Education
grades 6-12
SKILLS
Self motivated and energetic.
Enhancing company/ brand
image through social media
advertising
Planning and
leading lessons, programs,
activities.
Cooperating and working
within team settings.
Cultivating a fun, respectful,
and professional work
environment.
Creativity: skilled at making
bulletin boards, flyers, posters,
graphics, as well as painting,
drawing, and crafts.
Interpersonal Communication
Proficient with Microsoft word,
excel, and powerpoint
Effective Project Manager
Multitasking
PROFILE
SUNY Cortland graduate pursuing a career in secondary education.
My passion for education and years of experience working with
adolescents makes me an ideal addition to any school. I have three
years experience working with and teaching adolescents ages 12 to
18. As a former Resident Assistant, I also have experience working
with college age students, overseeing two dormitory floors, tutoring
residents, and coordinating and leading hall programs. I am a
dedicated worker with an excellent work ethic and communication
skills, capable of multitasking and adapting to any environment.
EXPERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHER
H.S. FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND HUMAN SERVICES
MS 104 SIMON BARUCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
JAN 2017 - MAY 2018
Responsible for teaching three periods of 10th grade Global
Literature and two periods of 7th grade ELA.
Selected and prepared a short story unit centered on the genre of
Magical Realism.
Aligned instruction with Common Core standards.
Prepared students for 11th grade ELA Regents and 7th grade ELA
state tests.
Differentiated instruction for ESL and Special Ed students.
Graded student work, posted grade on Skedula, and participated in
parent teacher meetings.
STUDENT ASSISTANT CIRC HELP DESK
SUNY CORTLAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY JAN 2016 - JAN 2017
Provided excellent and friendly customer service
Checked out/in library materials such as books, journals,
magazines, and electronic equipment.
Shelved books and other materials according to the Library of
Congress System.
Provided help with electronic and network related issues.
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
SUNY CORTLAND DRAGON HALL | DEC 2015 - JAN 2017
Created and developed a positive community within the hall.
Promoted academic excellence and encouraged student
involvement on campus.
Addressed student needs as well as responded to and resolved
conflicts.
Marketed, developed, and led student centered hall programs to
promote social, educational, and emotional growth, diversity, and
inclusion.