Michelle B. Valeña
Teacher
San Juan Metro Manila
Summary
- Engaging Teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students.
- Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
- Proven ability to organize and accomplish a number of simultaneous projects within time constraints
- Dedicated, resourceful, and goal driven educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student.
- An accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lesson that will capture a child’s imagination and breed success.
- An energetic, experienced and creative teacher with a proven ability to get the very best out of pupils.
- Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning styles and abilities are addressed. Interpersonal and communicating skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
UNION PREPARATORY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Riyadh
09.2016 - 06.2022
- Teaches 4 – 5 years old Kindergarten Students
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Music and Art Teacher
Colormotion Activity Center
Riyadh
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Piano - Beginner to Advance Level
- Teaches Art, Play and Learn Activities (3-5 years old)
Site Administration Manager, Head Facilitator
GYMBOREE PLAY AND LEARN RIYADH
Riyadh
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Giving full administrative and secretarial support to the General Manager.
- Supervise activities at the Gymboree Riyadh site and associated promotions and events.
- Learned and applied preferred systems for scheduling, purchasing and problem-solving.
- Train new and aspiring Facilitators.
Music and Drama Teacher
SAUD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Riyadh
09.2007 - 12.2013
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Collaborated with other music teachers to expand student knowledge and deliver comprehensive learning experiences.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Produced 2 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
Vocal Music Teacher
TRUMPETS, INC. PLAYSHOP AND MUSICADEMY
Makati City
07.2004 - 08.2007
- Teaches Broadway acting and musical singing all level.
- Providing individual or group vocal and instrumental lessons.
- Meeting parents, the performing arts team and other teachers to discuss student’s progress.
- Help students to improve confidence, public speaking, and self-expression.
Music Teacher
F.LUI. SCHOOL, DANCE AND MUSIC
01.2004 - 07.2004
- Instruct children ages from 5 – 12 years old in playing piano and voice
- Instruct Group Class in Rudiments of Music
Music Teacher
YAMAHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Harrison, Manila
04.1999 - 03.2004
- Voice, Piano, Organ, Instruct students of all ages in beginner and advance level in Voice, Piano and Organ.
- Instruct Group Organ course for children.
- Organized student - teacher Annual Concert.
Education
Diploma in Creative Performing Musical Arts - Music Education
University of The Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City 06.2004 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Music - Conservatory of Music
Conservatory of Music
España Manila 06.1998 - 03.2002
Skills
AND SKILLSundefined
Timeline
Music and Art Teacher
Colormotion Activity Center
07.2020 - 07.2021
Site Administration Manager, Head Facilitator
GYMBOREE PLAY AND LEARN RIYADH
06.2020 - 06.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
UNION PREPARATORY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
09.2016 - 06.2022
Music and Drama Teacher
SAUD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
09.2007 - 12.2013
Vocal Music Teacher
TRUMPETS, INC. PLAYSHOP AND MUSICADEMY
07.2004 - 08.2007
Diploma in Creative Performing Musical Arts - Music Education
University of The Philippines
06.2004 - 03.2007
Music Teacher
F.LUI. SCHOOL, DANCE AND MUSIC
01.2004 - 07.2004
Music Teacher
YAMAHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
04.1999 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Music - Conservatory of Music
Conservatory of Music
06.1998 - 03.2002
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