Valerie Lamb
Spanish Instructor at Cinnaminson Township Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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NJ Teaching License English as a Second Language K-12
State of New JerseyApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
NJ Teaching License Spanish K-12
State of New JerseyJun, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cinnaminson Township Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Spanish Instructor
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Sep 2019 - Present
- Function significantly as an Instructor of AP Spanish Language and Culture & Spanish Fundamentals 1B. - Proactively design and utilize Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs). - Leverage expertise in creating dynamic, authentic lessons to increase proficiency in the three modes of communication. - Implement Comprehensible Input Novels into the World Language curriculum. - Play an integral role while incorporating film, Realia, and other authentic resources into each Spanish lesson. - Develop English skills with students through the Cinnaminson ELL program. Show less
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SWAROVSKI
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Switzerland
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Sales Associate
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Aug 2018 - May 2021
- Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge - Promote brand initiatives within the region as well as globally - Greet and receive customers in a welcoming manner - Assist with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise - Manage purchases and special orders at front register - Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge - Promote brand initiatives within the region as well as globally - Greet and receive customers in a welcoming manner - Assist with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise - Manage purchases and special orders at front register
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West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Spanish Instructor
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
- Played a key role as an instructor of Spanish 5, Spanish Honors 3, and Honors Cultural Studies (Post AP Course). - Applied best practices while differentiating instruction to meet all students' learning styles. - Played a key role as an instructor of Spanish 5, Spanish Honors 3, and Honors Cultural Studies (Post AP Course). - Applied best practices while differentiating instruction to meet all students' learning styles.
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Delran Township Board of Education
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Spanish Instructor
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2019
- Contributed remarkably as an Instructor of AP Spanish Language and Culture and Spanish 1-5. - Proactively designed and created 8-12 curricula based on developmentally appropriate thematic units. - Served as World Language Department Chair - Introduced and implemented CI Novels into 9-12th grade curriculum via DEA Grant. - Pioneered the successful implementation of WL Technology into the 9-12th grade curriculum via DEA Grant. - Served as a Spanish Club Advisor for Delran High School and Delran Middle School. - Successfully handled the planning and hosting of Delran High School's Annual Study Abroad Trip (Salamanca). Show less
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Collingswood Board Of Ed
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Spanish Instructor
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
- Expertly performed as an Instructor of Middle School Spanish (Grades 6, 7, & 8). - Leveraged expertise in planning student-centered activities through TPRS, role play, social media, and technology. - Engaged community in students' language acquisition through emails and phone calls. - Served as key assist in coordinating Cinnaminson High School's Annual Study Abroad Trip (Salamanca, Spain). - Proactively participated in CMS Intervention and Referral Services program (CMS Staff Volunteer Group). Show less
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GEICO
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Trainer
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Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
- Direct and led the claims systems training; employee orientation; and Quality Improvement activities for associates of all levels- Utilized experience in creating lessons and implementing curriculum for the Medical Management department per corporate guidelines, rules, and regulations
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Bodily Injury Examiner
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Aug 2013 - Feb 2014
- Played a key role in evaluating liability and settling claims within prescribed authority- Successfully negotiated settlements with attorneys, claimants, and/or co-defendants
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Liability Adjuster
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Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
- Oversaw and evaluated liability and settles claims within prescribed authority- Proactively communicated with policyholders, witnesses, and claimants in order to gather information regarding claims and refers tasks to auxiliary resources as necessary.
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PIP Litigation Examiner
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Feb 2012 - Dec 2012
- Oversaw all aspects of a PIP claim, including arbitrations and lawsuits- Maintained a high level of productivity and customer service
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Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Examiner
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Oct 2010 - Feb 2012
- Worked closely with individuals involved in accidents to help them understand the claims process and the medical benefits they are entitled to receive
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Castilla Tours
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Spain
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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Marketing Development and Public Relations Intern
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Oct 2009 - May 2010
- Researched travel accommodations and provided findings with a budget for travel requests - Led advertising efforts as well as managed the company’s networking sites - Researched travel accommodations and provided findings with a budget for travel requests - Led advertising efforts as well as managed the company’s networking sites
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Hendrix College Office of Admissions
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Little Rock, Arkansas Area
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Overnight Visit Coordinator
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Aug 2008 - May 2009
- Directed overnight stays for prospective students, organized training programs for student volunteers, worked campus visit days, and led tours & discussion panels - Directed overnight stays for prospective students, organized training programs for student volunteers, worked campus visit days, and led tours & discussion panels
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Education
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2009 - 2010
Middlebury College
Master of Arts (M.A.), Spanish and Iberian Studies -
2005 - 2009
Hendrix College
Bachelor’s Degree, Spanish Language and Literature -
2007 - 2008
Universidad de Málaga
Junior Year Abroad, Spanish Language and Literature -
2012 - 2015
Rowan University
English as a Second Language Graduate Certification Program, 4.0
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