CURRICULUM VITAE
ELIZABETH A. VALDEZ
P.O. Box 1562 ♦ Issaquah, WA 98027
evaldez@uoregon.edu ♦ (425) 891-3400
EDUCATION
University of Oregon. Eugene, OR. M.A. Spanish 2014Pacific Lutheran University. Tacoma, WA. Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic 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,”
“Advanced Spanish Conversation,”” Independent Study-Latin American Poetry.”
Attended 1975-8.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS TAKEN
Carpenter, Kendra. “Teaching across cultures and languages: cultural
competency for today’s classroom.” Bellevue College. Bellevue, WA. 14 Sept
2013.
Murphy, Margaret. “B012-COEP: Effective Instructional Techniques.” Bellevue
College. Bellevue, WA. 11 Sept 2010.
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“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. Continuing
Education - Personal Enrichment. Bellevue College. Bellevue, WA. 11 Oct 2013.
2013 -14
Spanish Tutor. Individual half hour, academic tutoring, and group conversation
sessions. Pacific Lutheran University, Academic Assistance Center. Tacoma, WA.
2013 -14
Spanish 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 with Bellevue 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 - 6
Special Needs Tutor, private client - minor with Asperger’s. Mercer Island, WA.
2002 - 3
*Spanish Instructor. Continuing education. Renton Technical College. Renton,
WA.
2002 - 12
Spanish 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- 3
ESL 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.
1986
ESL 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.
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ADMINISTRATIVE/OPERATIONS SUPPORT
2002 - 4
2001 - 2
1998 - 9
1998 - 2001
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
Administrative Assistant. Living Shelter Design. Issaquah, WA
Administrative Assistant, payroll preparation. Mega Maids. Renton, WA
Production and Showroom Manager. Custom sandblast artist. Blue Heron Studio.
Issaquah, WA
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
2006 -12
2009
1996 - 8
1995 - 6
1993 - 2014
1990 - 1
1986 - 9
1988 - 9
Care Provider WA State Aging and Disabilities. In-home individual care. Renton,
WA
Care Provider. In-home individual care. Synergy Home Care. Bellevue, WA
Owner, Harvest Moon Distributing. Issaquah, WA
Coordinator, New Directions Program. Program development, newsletter. Center
for Dance. Issaquah, WA
Owner, Natural Living Services. Home and office cleaning, organizing. Issaquah,
WA
Owner, private home daycare provider, Issaquah, WA
Lunch and Playground Aide. Ridgewood Public Schools. Ridgewood, NJ
Nursery 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 Kappa Scholarship 2012
Trustees Association of Community and Technical Colleges (TACTC) scholarship,
2012
ALL Washington Academic Team Scholarship, 2012
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2012
2011
YMCA internship/volunteer hours assisting group and personal trainer leads, 70
hours. Coal Creek Family YMCA Volunteer of the Month - August 2012
Fitness and Wellness Instructor and Coach - KOAM Medical Foundation
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2007
2003
1991 - 2
Auction Committee office volunteer. Olive Crest Auxiliary of Greater Seattle.
Bellevue, WA
Compassionate Touch - Hospice Volunteer. Evergreen Hospice. Kirkland, WA
Art 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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