Nina Espino Valdez

A dedicated secondary education teacher in the sciences, specializing in Biology and Earth Science, who creates an engaging learning environment that fosters curiosity and critical thinking. With strong classroom management skills, maintains a positive and productive classroom while effectively utilizing blended learning strategies. Committed to continuous professional growth, empowering students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel academically and in real-life applications.

• University of Santo Tomas, Gearing up for Thomasian Education 5.0, Dominican and Thomistic Education (Orientation and Training for Newly Hired Academic Staff), USTH Family Medicine: Zoom Fatigue, Gearing Up for Thomasian Education 5.0 (Part 2), Revisiting Thomistic Philosophy and Learner-Centered Teaching, Positive Student Discipline for Holistic Character Formation, Navigating Thomasian Education 5.0 During and Beyond the Pandemic, Translating Education 5.0 through Live-Remote and HyFlex Instruction (Part 2), Curriculum as an Active Force in SDG and Education 2030, Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into the Curricula, Scibits: Science, Society, and Sustainability, Translating Education 5.0 Through EVM with Hybrid and Hyflex Instruction
• DIWA, iFLEX for HyFLEX: A 5G Approach to Learning Experience Design and Delivery, Diwa Learning Systems Inc, 03/09/21
• Good Samaritan Colleges, Generation X, Y and Z in School and Work Setting, Data Privacy Act, Cyber Crime Law and Other Related Laws, Social Media Etiquette, SAO-Discipline Orientation, New Roles of Classroom Teacher/ Adviser for the New Normal Education, Strategies On Monitoring Learning Gaps, Various Forms of Assessment in Distant Learning Set-U, Sharing of Best Practices On Different Teaching Strategies Adopted During Online Classes, Virtual Online Training for Teachers, Training On Google Meet and Google Classroom, Maintaining Mental Health and Well-Being, JHS Value Preposition, Key Performance Indicators, and Graduate Attributes, SHS Value Preposition, Key Performance Indicators, and Graduate Attributes
• VIBAL, Offline Learning Opportunities: Implementing Modular Approach in the Current Educational System, Vibal Group, 06/01/20, Contextualized Learning Delivery Modalities, Vibal Group, 05/27/20
• College, Pre-Service Training for Practice Teaching: Building Capacities and Creating Synergies, Teacher Education Department, College of Education, UST, 07/16/18-07/27/18, Preparing the PSTs for the 21st Century Learning Environment, PAFTE Manila, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Auditorium, 02/2019, Career Seminar for Graduating Students, Counseling and Career Center, College of Education, UST, 10/2019

• International Peace Festival “Canto pela Paz” 2021, Portugal, UST-SHS Musikahan member
• Zealous pursuits and boundless opportunities, STEM Strand orientation host
• USTET Reconsideration, Senior High School, Interviewer