Brachele Valerius
Eldred
Summary
Compassionate educator with a focus on lesson planning, classroom management, and family engagement. Proven ability to foster a safe learning environment and motivate students to achieve their goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Teacher
Northern Tier Community Action Head Start
Bradford
02.2026 - Current
- Developed engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans that fostered student growth
- Implement individualized education plans
- Collaborated with teacher assistant, specialists, and family service staff to enhance student learning and support
- Created safe, structured classroom environment promoting positive behavior and learning
- Observed and documented student progress to assess learning outcomes.
- Communicate regularly with families
Long-term substitute teacher
Otto-Eldred School District
Eldred, PA
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences
Director/Owner
Little Sprouts Childcare
Eldred
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed educational program that met state standards and supported children's developmental growth.
- Collaborated with families to identify children's needs and enhance participation in activities.
- Implemented policies and procedures to maintain compliance with licensing regulations.
- Hired, mentored, and monitored qualified childcare staff to ensure high-quality care.
- Oversaw budget management and financial planning for operations.
Paraeducator
Otto-Eldred School Distrcict
Eldred
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Supported teachers in managing classroom dynamics and implementing effective lesson plans.
- Delivered small group instruction to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Prepared instructional materials and activities to enhance lesson delivery and student participation.
Childcare Teacher
Learn Love Laugh Childcare
Port Allegany
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Planned and implemented engaging learning activities to support cognitive growth
- Supervised and nurtured young children, fostering emotional and social development
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment to promote student well-being and focus
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2022
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Family engagement
- Student motivation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Flexible and adaptive
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Head Start Teacher
Northern Tier Community Action Head Start
02.2026 - Current
Long-term substitute teacher
Otto-Eldred School District
09.2025 - 01.2026
Director/Owner
Little Sprouts Childcare
12.2022 - 05.2025
Paraeducator
Otto-Eldred School Distrcict
08.2020 - 06.2022
Childcare Teacher
Learn Love Laugh Childcare
01.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University