Valerie Espino

3309 Statler Drive

Mesquite, TX 75150
(469) 994-9679
valerievespino@gmail.com
valerieespino.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE: To use the skills that I have obtained to secure a position as a bilingual
elementary school teacher and to prepare my future students to become
global leaders. I am very passionate about teaching and I want to pass on this passion to
my students.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
Deans List
Fall 2014, Fall 2015
Presidents Scholars
Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016
GPA: 3.8
Will graduate Magna Cum Laude

CERTIFICATION: Texas EC-6 Bilingual Generalist Teaching Certification

PPR certification exam-passed October 2016
Core Subjects certification exam-passed December 2016
BTLPT certification exam-passed January 2017
Bilingual Supplemental certification exam-passed February 2017

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE: Internship and Residency August 2016-May 2017
Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX
Shands Elementary
Action Research Teacher Inquiry Project: Does having a math
multiplication club improve students abilities to recite multiplication
facts?
Planned and coordinated lessons in all subject areas for 2 nd grade and 3rd grade
math, science, and social studies
Utilized Promethean board to enhance lessons
Adapted lessons to effectively teach students with varied learning abilities
Attended staff meetings, professional development, and ARD meetings
Conducted after school tutoring sessions

RELATED
EXPERIENCES: AVID Tutor August 2014-December 2015
Garland ISD, Garland, TX
Garland High School
Conducted small-group tutorial sessions
Planned and taught mini-lessons
Worked individually with students on writing assignments
Led peer critique groups to promote collaborative learning
Responded to student writing by giving positive feedback
Facilitated student learning in a challenging, yet supportive environment

HONORS: Texas A&M University-Commerce August 2015-May 2016

 Recipient of Profes! Scholarship

SKILLS AND
TRAINING: Student Mental Health, Promethean Board, Google Classroom,
Bilingual in both English and Spanish (oral and written), AVID tutor trained, and member
of MEA (Mesquite Education Association), T-TESS evaluation training, Nearpod,
Notability, Explain Everything, Eduphoria, Popplet
REFERENCES: Dr. Susan Williams, Director of Partnership TAMUC/MISD
swilliams@mesquiteisd.org
(214) 535-0795
Robert Surber, 3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
rsurber@mesquiteisd.org
(214) 808-1300
Olivia Mendez, 2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
omendez@mesquitesd.org
(214) 587-4833