Maria Herziela C. Valerio
#3 Leonard Wood Rd. Pines Executive Village, Antipolo City
Summary
Compassionate Teacher with valuable experiences in classroom administration from varied levels and subject matter. Articulate, well-versed and passionate resource speaker and writer. Skilled in sharing knowledge and expertise with diverse audience. Determined to lead and inspire young people who are seeking meaning and purpose in life through teaching and life coaching.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Guidance Facilitator
Our Lady of Peace School of Antipolo
CITY OF ANTIPOLO
07.2019 - Current
- Guided and counseled 80% of referred students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents through Needs Assessment and program development.
- Provided assistance and intervention in response to adjustments concerns of students, employing existing trust, and rapport promote mental health.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas through routine interviews.
- Assisted high school students complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for moving up / graduation.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize mental health and college readiness.
- Collaborated with teachers to promote safe environment for students with mental health concern.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving behavioral goals.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Empowered students through counseling and psychoeducational classes.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops in collaboration with other schools and organizations.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Advocated for students to access available resources through information service provided by guidance department.
Writer/Assistant Editor
FCL Asia Publishing Company
Quezon City
03.2005 - 04.2020
- Wrote and edited values oriented content under deadline pressure with captivating and real life approach.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for written publications.
- Developed and pitched story ideas to editors and collaborate with writing team.
- Collaborated with illustrators and photographers to enhance content.
- Edited and proofread 100% submitted drafts of articles and other documents.
- Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, comics or biographies in promoting value oriented life for young people.
Teacher
Our Lady of Peace School of Antipolo
CITY OF ANTIPOLO
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Graded and evaluated 95% student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated different types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Used formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations designed to develop higher order of thinking.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
College Instructor
St. Paul University Quezon City
Quezon City
06.2010 - 05.2013
- Taught Religion to different levels both college and high school students.
- Encouraged 95% active class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to facilitate diverse learning experience.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work and uploaded to school school database.
- Prepared all quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Teacher/Guidance Counselor
Immaculate Conception School of Malolos
City of Malolos
06.2004 - 04.2010
- Graded and evaluated 95% student assignments, papers, and course work and manually compute and input grades in record notebook.
- Incorporated different types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet school standards.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Guidance Counselor
Our Lady of Fatima College
Valenzuela City
02.2001 - 01.2003
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Regularly met with 75% enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Guided students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises
College Instructor
Our Lady of Fatima College
Valenzuela City
06.2000 - 10.2000
- Administered exams and assignments to monitor student understanding and progress in subject area.
- Taught General Psychology to First year College students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Major in Guidance And Counseling
FEU – Roosevelt College
Marikina City 04.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Religious Education
Mother of Life Center
Novaliches Quezon City 04.2006 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Our Lady of Fatima College
Valenzuela City, Philippines 04.1996 - 04.1999
Skills
Grammar usage
Proofreading
Creative writing
Editing and review
Articulate communications
Editing proficiency
Student-centered learning
Classroom management
Standardized Testing
Social-Emotional Learning training
Child development
Test Construction
Additional Information
- Licensed Professional Teacher - License Number 0916962
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Guidance Facilitator
Our Lady of Peace School of Antipolo
07.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Education Major in Guidance And Counseling
FEU – Roosevelt College
04.2019 - Current
Teacher
Our Lady of Peace School of Antipolo
07.2016 - 04.2018
College Instructor
St. Paul University Quezon City
06.2010 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Religious Education
Mother of Life Center
04.2006 - 04.2009
Writer/Assistant Editor
FCL Asia Publishing Company
03.2005 - 04.2020
Teacher/Guidance Counselor
Immaculate Conception School of Malolos
06.2004 - 04.2010
Guidance Counselor
Our Lady of Fatima College
02.2001 - 01.2003
College Instructor
Our Lady of Fatima College
06.2000 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Our Lady of Fatima College
04.1996 - 04.1999