Hello, my name is Valeria. I have a passion for teaching! I am a behavior intervention specialist at a local school grades 6-12. I have been a mentor, a tutor, a volunteer caregiver at various daycare centers, a babysitter, and a counselor for children of various ages. I have been working with children for the last 10 years. -I assess academic needs, engage in focused observations, and provide reflection and feedback to set goals leading to increased academic performance - I write personalized behavior intervention plans and utilize restorative practice as well as strength-based models -I have created and implemented lesson plans tailored for homeschooling strategies for students -I provide social-emotional support and learning experiences that improve attitude, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence to prepare the child for classroom dynamics - I have experience helping children prepare for/excel in school