Ronnie Valles is seeking a teaching position and has experience tutoring students in reading and math, seeing significant growth in the students. He has a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and certifications in teaching, as well as experience coaching youth sports. Valles is passionate about engaging students in learning through cooperative strategies and technology.
1. RONNIE ZACHARY VALLES
910 Lees Dr, Las Cruces NM 88001
575-405-8441
Rovalles7@gmail.com
“...an exceptionally energetic and
enthusiastic coach...projects acharm
that captures the imagination of
excitement of players...goodluck
coach...”
Heather Orrantia
Educator GISD/Parent - Hit
Bunch Baseball
“...You have been an amazing tutor to
my daughter and we have seen her
growth in Reading supersede our
expectations. The encouragement
you’ve provided her in Math has given
her a new foundpassion and
confidence...”
Kelley Ricker
Parent
“...I have watched your passion for
education transformour classroom
conversations. I know you’ll be a
talentedclassroom teacher”
Basal Depak
NMSU Mathematics Dept
Professional Profile
Eager to bring K-8 students into a twenty-first century classroom using cooperative
learning strategies coupled with high academic standards matched by the Common
Core and technology.
Graduate with Masters Degree in Elementary Education/Curriculum and
Instruction in 3 semesters
Bachelors Degree from NMSU in History K-8
Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and
nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.
Education, Honors, and Certifications
M.S. Elementary Education/Curriculum and Instruction
NMSU, Las Cruces, NM in 1 semesters
Bachelor of Science History K-8
NMSU, Las Cruces, NM 2009
Dean’s List in Masters Program
Provisional Certifications
NMTA Teachers Competency
NMTA Teachers Basic Skills
NMTA Teachers Content – Elementary Education
Key Qualifications
Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational
and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction.
Develop and conduct inter-grade activities.
Implement technological approaches to subject material.
Research-based resources from the Internet and Common Core sites.
Experienced Tutor
Provided 10 hours a week tutoring to 2 children, utilizing Discovery
scores (MAP, classroom objectives) to drive instruction. One student
went from beginning step to nearing in math and nearing to proficient
in reading.
The other student is leaving elementary advanced in math and nearing
proficient in reading. This child has an IEP for LD in auditory
processing. I am very comfortable and confident in ensuring that I
show children what I want them to learn, not just tell them.
2. “I cannot wait to share my
passion with students and
get them excited about
learning again. Students
learn better together and
through the use of project-
based learning. I know
how to research and stay on
top of strategies that work.
I’m young and willing to try
anything to make students
successful, not only for the
year, but for their lifetime.”
Ronnie Valles
Technological Skills
Software: Microsoft Windows®, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, PageMaker,
SmartBoard, Projector, AppleTV, IPAD, IPOD, Laptops
Working knowledge of the Internet
Employment
Professional Development in Education
Tutor, K-5th Grade, October 2007 to present
Las Cruces, NM
Tutor, 4th Grade, July 2012 to present
Las Cruces, NM
Parent Volunteer, 2007-current K-5
LCPS, Las Cruces, NM
NMAA – Coaches License - CURRENT
Professional Affiliations
Las Cruces Public Schools – teacher 2013 - current
Albertsons Supermarket – 2001 to 2013 – Produce Clerk
Provide the best customer service possible for over 12 years now
LCYBA – I currently coach baseball, basketball, and football for all of my 3 children.
References:
Wilson Narcisso – Parent of tutored child – 575-644-2035
Elvia Romero – Personal Character reference – 575-644-1450
Doug Heavner - Manager of Albertsons – 575-523-5538
