CURRICULUM VITAE
ELIZABETH A. VALDEZ
P.O. Box 1562♦Issaquah, WA 98027
♦(425) 891-3400
EDUCATION
University of Oregon. Eugene, OR. M.A. Spanish 2014-
Pacific Lutheran University. Tacoma, WA.Bachelor of Arts inHispanic Studies, minor in Writing,magna cum laude 2014.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AND CLASSES TAKEN
“EDUC 497:Effective Tutoring Methods.” Consisting of College Reading and Learning Association 10-hour Training. Pacific Lutheran University. Tacoma, WA. Fall 2013.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology.Kirkland, WA. Associate of Applied Science, magna cum laude.Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer Program.2012.
“TRANS 101: Introduction to Translation and Interpreting.” Bellevue College. Bellevue, WA. Winter 2004.
University of Metaphysics. Sedona, AZ. (non-accredited) Doctor of Metaphysical Science, D.Msc. dissertation: “The Environmental Implications of Metaphysics as Applied to Childbirth and Parenting.” recommended for publication. 1994.
Plaza School of Drafting. Certificate of Architectural Drafting.Paramus, NJ.1982.
New York University. New York, New York,major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).Relevant Spanish courses: “Intermediate Spanish,”“AdvancedSpanish Conversation,””IndependentStudy-Latin American Poetry.”Attended 1975-8.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS TAKEN
Carpenter, Kendra.“Teaching across cultures and languages: cultural competency for today’s classroom.” BellevueCollege. Bellevue, WA.14 Sept2013.
Murphy, Margaret.“B012-COEP: Effective Instructional Techniques.”Bellevue College. Bellevue, WA.11 Sept2010.
“Communities in Schools - Mentoring 101 Training.”Renton Public Schools. Renton, WA.Spring 2007.
Bennett, Jan. “Ready, Set, Go! Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback.” MulvannyG2 Architecture.Bellevue, WA. Spring 2004.
Biondich, Adrienne. Hospice volunteer training. Evergreen Hospice. Kirkland, WA.Oct 2002.
EMPLOYMENT
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE (* indicates courses I developed)
2013-14 *”Metaphysics for an Extraordinary Life.” 4-hour workshop. ContinuingEducation-Personal Enrichment. Bellevue College. Bellevue, WA. 11 Oct 2013.
2013 -14Spanish Tutor.Individual half hour, academic tutoring, and group conversation sessions. Pacific Lutheran University,Academic Assistance Center. Tacoma, WA.
2013 -14Spanish Consultant. Individual assistance with language technology resources, Spanish homework, grammar, and individual conversation sessions. Pacific Lutheran University, Language Resource Center. Tacoma, WA.
2013 Academic/Literacy Summer Camp Counselor. Pilot literacy retention program, partnership withBellevue Public Schools. Individual and co-teach 9-14 first to second graders. Administer standardized testing.Implement reading, writing, crafts and physical activities curriculum. Seattle Eastside YMCA. Bellevue, WA.
2005 - 6Special Needs Tutor, private client - minor with Asperger’s. Mercer Island, WA.
2002 - 3*Spanish Instructor. Continuing education. Renton Technical College. Renton, WA.
2002 - 12Spanish Instructor.Beginning- Intermediate.Continuing education. 5-25 students per class. Develop lesson plans from Dos Mundos textbook. World Languages Institute. Bellevue College. Bellevue, WA
2001- 3ESL Instructor.Individual 75 minute lessons utilizing proprietary method and materials. Berlitz Languages. Bellevue, WA.
1994*Spanish group instructor. Private, 5 children ages 5-7. Issaquah, WA.
1986ESL Instructor. Individual 75-minute lessons utilizing proprietary method and materials. Spanish Instructor. Group 75-minute lessons utilizing proprietary method and materials. Berlitz Languages. Ridgewood, NJ.
1985*ESL group instructor. Private community school, Rancho los Volcanes, Jalisco, Mexico.
ADMINISTRATIVE/OPERATIONS SUPPORT
2002 - 4 Administrative Assistant,Costco Mexico Team.Spanish to English real estate document and contract translation. English to Spanish to English phone interpretation.MulvannyG2 Architecture.Bellevue, WA
2001 - 2Administrative Assistant.Living Shelter Design. Issaquah, WA
1998 - 9Administrative Assistant, payroll preparation.Mega Maids. Renton, WA
1998 - 2001Production and Showroom Manager.Custom sandblast artist. Blue Heron Studio. Issaquah, WA
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
2006 -12 Care Provider WA State Aging and Disabilities. In-home individual care. Renton, WA
2009Care Provider. In-home individual care. Synergy Home Care. Bellevue, WA
1996 - 8 Owner, Harvest Moon Distributing. Issaquah, WA
1995 - 6Coordinator,New Directions Program. Program development, newsletter.Center for Dance. Issaquah, WA
1993 -2014Owner, Natural Living Services. Home and office cleaning, organizing. Issaquah, WA
1990 - 1Owner, private home daycare provider, Issaquah, WA
1986 - 9Lunch and Playground Aide. Ridgewood Public Schools. Ridgewood, NJ
1988 - 9Nursery School Aide. Friends Nursery School. Ridgewood, NJ
HONORS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Dean’s List, spring and fall 2013, spring 2014.Pacific Lutheran University
10 Years of Service Recognition. Bellevue College, 2013
Phi Theta Kappa member 2010
Coca-Cola ALL-USA Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar - Phi Theta KappaScholarship 2012
Trustees Association of Community and Technical Colleges (TACTC) scholarship, 2012
ALL Washington Academic Team Scholarship, 2012
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2012 YMCA internship/volunteer hours assisting group and personal trainer leads, 70 hours.Coal Creek Family YMCA Volunteer of the Month - August 2012
2011 Fitness and Wellness Instructor and Coach - KOAM Medical Foundation
2007 Auction Committee office volunteer. Olive Crest Auxiliary of Greater Seattle. Bellevue, WA
2003 Compassionate Touch - Hospice Volunteer. Evergreen Hospice. Kirkland, WA
1991 -2Art Docent, kindergarten-first grade. Maple Hills Elementary School. Renton, WA
PUBLICATIONS
Poems:
Valdez, Elizabeth A. “El Bronx”, Saxifrage 40 (2014) 10-13. Print.
Valdez, Elizabeth A. “Ahimsa”, The Matrix. Fall: Common Ground (2013): 24.Print.
Valdez, Elizabeth A. “Recuperación”The Matrix. Fall: Common Ground (2013): 25. Print.
Valdez, Elizabeth A. “What do we kill?”The Matrix.Spring: Breaking the Silence (2012): 22. Print.
Story:
Valdez, Elizabeth A.“Estimado diario” Vivir el idioma: Boletín del Programa de Estudios Hispánicos.14 Fall.1 (2012): 3. Print.
LANGUAGES
English: native speaker
Spanish: native proficiency, speaking, reading, writing
Portuguese: beginner reading and speaking
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