1. VALERIE ACTON
1171 Harrison Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
614.294.1094 | vacton54@gmail.com
EDUCATOR; TEACHER PREPARATION EVALUATION COORDINATOR
Experienced English educator with 20+ years working with diverse student populations in public
secondary and post-secondary learning institutions. Developed curriculum and goals; assessed and
evaluated teacher and student performance; reported data analytics; communicated metric compliance
to students, peers, supervisor, bursar, and OSU-Columbus Ed Prep Office. Educated and trained students
and professors on various computer programs necessary for successful student completion of Education
major. Extensive volunteer work with Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition (CORRC), train students
of social work, students of education, teachers, and private citizens from diverse populations about
Human Trafficking – what it is, what it looks like, what the Federal and State Laws are, how to help.
Freelance writing, editing, and proofreading for businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations.
SKILLS
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Leader in executive functioning
• Engaging public presenter
• Expert curriculum development
• Extensive knowledge of Government and
University sexual violence prevention models
and statistics
• Collaborative team member
• Results driven
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | Newark, Ohio 2014-2015
COORDINATOR OF TEACHER PREPARATION EVALUATION
• Coordinated national and state accreditation and licensure teacher preparation evaluation processes
• Trained and supported students in the technical and logistical components of national, state and
program licensure and accreditation processes
• Served as liaison for OSU-Columbus Ed Prep Office regarding edTPA, Tk20, OBR survey requests, and
other Ed Prep Office accreditation data needs
• Trained faculty and staff on Tk20 assessment submissions
• Collected, managed, and reported to Ed Prep Office in Columbus all Ed Prep data, such as databases
for each of the four levels of field placements made each year and additional information regarding
specifics of the placements
• Updated BSEd application information and dates on the Ed Prep Web site, worked with Ed Prep and
Tk20 personnel to trouble-shoot student, faculty, and staff access issues as well as submission issues
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Columbus, Ohio 2009-2013
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ADJUNCT/WRITING CENTER TUTOR
• Developed syllabi and taught Essay and Research courses to handicapped, remedial, beginner, and
advanced students
• Facilitated learning of students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds from the U.S. and countries
around the world
• Tutored in the Writing Center
• Maintained additional hours outside the classroom for students needing extra assistance

2. GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL | Columbus, Ohio 2001-2009
ENGLISH TEACHER
• Educator of the Year, 2005-2006
• Created lesson plans and taught English 9 and Honors English 9
• Responsible for teaching composition; creative, narrative and persuasive writing; research papers and
expository essays
• Lead Facilitator for Professional Development Workshop on Bullying
• Developed ‘Right to Read Week’ program by scheduling published authors to work creatively with
students
• Co-founded of High School Book Club for students, teachers, and community members
• Served on the Curriculum Committee, Anti-Bullying Committee, and Charting the Course Committee
• Advised and coached for Grandview’s quiz show team, In The Know
• Volunteer advisor of Writer’s Club, Film Club, and Poll Club
• Managed and chaperoned students on educational enrichment tours of England and Scotland, as well
as Belgium, France, and Switzerland
EDUCATION
ASHLAND UNIVERSITY | Columbus, Ohio
MASTER’S DEGREE, CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION | GPA 4.0/4.0
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY | Bexley, Ohio
BA/CERTIFICATION IN ENGLISH, 7-12; SPEECH/COMMUNICATION, 7-12; READING, K-1 | GPA 3.8/4.0
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | Columbus, Ohio
BA, ORGANIZATIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | GPA 3.8/4.0
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION & GRANTS
CENTRAL OHIO RESCUE and RESTORE COALITION
Speaker Certification, Anti-Human Trafficking
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE / U.S. GOVERNMENT
Tutor Certification, National Tutoring Association
Utilizing Technology in the Classroom
(Grant from Dollar General)
Introducing Shakespearean works to secondary students
(Grant from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company)
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Performance
(Grant from Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff Education Foundation)
VOLUNTEERING
CENTRAL OHIO RESCUE AND RESTORE COALITION
SPEAKERS’ BUREAU MEMBER
YOUTH ACROSS BORDERS
FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, HEAD WRITER