Valerie Bos
Lead Instructor at Paulding County High School- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Advanced Placement English Literature
The College BoardJul, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Placement English Language
The College BoardJan, 2004- Oct, 2024 -
Georgia Teaching Certificate, Level 5, English 6-12
Georgia Professional Standards CommissionOct, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid for Adults, Children, & Infants
American Safety & Health InstituteJan, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Paulding County High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Instructor
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Aug 2016 - Present
• Builds, digitizes, and publishes curriculum and learning resources for American Literature and English students in virtual and classroom settings using various curricula, supplemental resources, and tools • Integrates guided lectures and training techniques with project-based learning, design thinking, inquiry-based, scaffolding, backwards design, and other instructional strategies to delivery content effectively • Creates and assigns daily tasks, lessons, and materials that are tailored to students’ cognitive needs • Designs and presents high-impact presentations and content using LMS and various EdTech platforms • Effectively repurposes course content and materials from classroom to distance learning structures • Leads team of 5 with weekly professional learning meetings, facilitating agendas, content, and topics • Guides team through curriculum redesigns and instructional alignments to the school’s future direction • Creates and coordinates curriculum maps, units, assignments, projects, and pacing guides with team • Contributes to a county-wide 2-year curriculum committee through leadership’s selection to analyze data on current curricula, write new content, and select textbooks for all schools within the county • Spearheads school-wide literacy initiatives and a 5-year plan with weekly curriculum strategies • Monitors current trends and changes in educational best practices for long-term content planning • Collaborates with other instructors on the implementation of standardized processes and deliverables, including the development, delivery, and analysis of units • Tracks participants’ online performance while comparing to in-class results to analyze curriculum efficacy, develop individual education needs, and write new goals for students to pursue • Successfully implemented an eLearning curriculum for asynchronous and synchronous learning while guiding stakeholders, clients, and colleagues through technology integrations and transition iterations
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Primrose Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2016
• Assisted with curriculum delivery and individual support in learning language & literacy, mathematics, social studies, science & technology, physical education, art, music, and character development • Developed differentiated curriculum, projects, and materials based on students’ response to teaching • Utilized various training techniques, including whole class, small groups, and one-on-one coaching • Consistently researched and analyzed learning methodologies, training strategies, engagement tools, and technology skills to ensure training strategies and curriculum efficacy through multiple frameworks • Collected and analyzed multiple data points to improve the department and curriculum efficacy • Adhered to individual education plans and ensured each client’s goals were evaluated and met • Prepared and presented at curriculum nights twice annually for Pre-K and Kindergarten parents • Assisted owners in hiring and training all new employees, including teachers and assistant teachers • Attended training on The Music Class curriculum and returned to assist in the school’s implementation, modeling and training 20+ staff members on the curriculum and course concepts • Maintained communication with parents through weekly newsletters, portfolios, and assessments • Piloted a proprietary standards-based electronic assessment and portfolio program within the organization, and provided feedback to corporate office and program designer for analysis • Provided translation services for prospective and enrolled Spanish speaking students and families
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Hillgrove High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
• Delivered curriculum, scope and sequence documents, activities, and assessments on Literature • Documented attendance, generated reports, and observed students daily to ensure success • Created lesson plans and presentations customized to each class based on students’ specific needs • Developed interactive assessments that allow clients to demonstrate different depths of knowledge • Tracked and reported various data sets to improve the department and ensure clients’ progression • Delivered curriculum, scope and sequence documents, activities, and assessments on Literature • Documented attendance, generated reports, and observed students daily to ensure success • Created lesson plans and presentations customized to each class based on students’ specific needs • Developed interactive assessments that allow clients to demonstrate different depths of knowledge • Tracked and reported various data sets to improve the department and ensure clients’ progression
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Education
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Georgia State University
Master's degree, English Language and Literature, General -
Georgia State University
Master's degree, Secondary Education and Teaching -
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature & Spanish Language and Literature
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