Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Trainings And Seminars Attended
Other Involvements
Government Examination
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Nina Espino Valdez

Nina Espino Valdez

Cabanatuan City

Summary

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.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Member, Liturgical Services and Formation

University of Santo Tomas
08.2024 - Current
  • Responsible in the planning, coordination, and execution of liturgical events and other spiritual gatherings within the institution to assist in the spiritual and professional development of the academic staff.

Team Leader

University of Santo Tomas
01.2024 - Current
  • Set performance expectations for the Earth and life Science team, monitoring their progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.


Part-time Teacher

University of Santo Tomas
08.2023 - Current
  • Handled classes in Earth and Life Science for HUMSS and ABM students

Member, Laboratory Accreditation Committee

University of Santo Tomas
08.2024 - 12.2024


  • One of the members of the Laboratory Committee who is assigned in organizing and providing the documents required for the accreditation of UST-Senior High School.

Student Welfare and Development (SWD) Member

University of Santo Tomas
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • In charge of investigating the student violations of the University rules and policies as provided in the student handbook

Part-time Teacher

University of Santo Tomas
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Handled classes in General Biology 1, General Biology 2 and Research 2 for STEM students

Part-time Teacher

University of Santo Tomas
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Handled classes in Earth and Life Science for HUMSS, HA, PES, and ABM students

Video Lecturer

Good Samaritan Colleges
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for virtually providing the content knowledge of the students for the lessons intended for them to learn per week

Learning Facilitator

Good Samaritan Colleges
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Senior High School Learning facilitator for General Biology 1 (1st semester) and Earth and Life Sciences (2nd semester) for Grade STEM and ABM students

Instructional Designer

Good Samaritan Colleges
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for creating the modules in Science for Junior High School (Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9) and Senior High School (General Biology 1, General Biology 2, Earth Science, Earth and Life Science and Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction)

Volunteer teacher

Cornerstone
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • A volunteer teacher/tutor for Grade 1-Grade 4 (slow learners) students
  • A project of Couples for Christ community

Education

Doctor’s Degree - Educational Leadership and Management

Wesleyan University-Philippines
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
02.2025

Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership and Management

Wesleyan University-Philippines
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
01.2022

Bachelor of Secondary Education - Biological Sciences

University of Santo Tomas
01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science

University of Santo Tomas
01.2016

High School -

University of Santo Tomas High School
01.2014

Primary Education -

St. Paul College
Pasig, Metro Manila
01.2010

Elementary Education -

College of the Immaculate Conception
01.2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Online and Blended Learning Strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Technology Integration
  • Continuous Learning
  • Team supervision

Trainings And Seminars Attended

  • 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

Other Involvements

  • 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

Government Examination

Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), 09/29/19, 84.80%

Timeline

Member, Liturgical Services and Formation

University of Santo Tomas
08.2024 - Current

Member, Laboratory Accreditation Committee

University of Santo Tomas
08.2024 - 12.2024

Team Leader

University of Santo Tomas
01.2024 - Current

Part-time Teacher

University of Santo Tomas
08.2023 - Current

Student Welfare and Development (SWD) Member

University of Santo Tomas
08.2022 - 05.2023

Part-time Teacher

University of Santo Tomas
08.2022 - 05.2023

Part-time Teacher

University of Santo Tomas
08.2021 - 05.2022

Video Lecturer

Good Samaritan Colleges
06.2020 - 05.2021

Learning Facilitator

Good Samaritan Colleges
06.2020 - 05.2021

Instructional Designer

Good Samaritan Colleges
06.2020 - 05.2021

Volunteer teacher

Cornerstone
01.2020 - 03.2020

Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership and Management

Wesleyan University-Philippines

Bachelor of Secondary Education - Biological Sciences

University of Santo Tomas

Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science

University of Santo Tomas

High School -

University of Santo Tomas High School

Primary Education -

St. Paul College

Elementary Education -

College of the Immaculate Conception

Doctor’s Degree - Educational Leadership and Management

Wesleyan University-Philippines
Nina Espino Valdez