Jessica Valles
About Jessica Valles
Jessica Valles is an Online Instructor at Elevate K-12, where she has worked since 2021, and also serves as an Online Tutor at Varsity Tutors since 2020. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and a Master's degree from Harvard University, specializing in 4th Grade Reading Tier 2 instruction.
Work at Elevate K-12
Jessica Valles has been serving as an Online Instructor at Elevate K-12 since 2021. In this role, she focuses on delivering quality educational experiences to students in a virtual setting. Her commitment to teaching and student engagement has contributed to her recognition as an 'Elevated Instructor,' achieving a rating average of 3.5-4.0 on weekly Instructor Quality Ratings during March and April.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Valles holds a Bachelor's degree in Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies from Dartmouth College, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education at Harvard University Graduate School of Education, earning an Ed.M in Prevention Science and Practice from 2018 to 2019. Her academic background supports her specialization in 4th Grade Reading Tier 2 (Intervention) instruction.
Background
Before her current role, Jessica worked at the Bridgeport Lighthouse Program in various capacities. She served as a Lead Teacher for 4th and 5th graders in 2017 and as a School Climate Facilitator from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she held a position as a Climate Facilitator (Substitute) in 2019 and took on additional roles and responsibilities during her tenure at the program.
Experience at Varsity Tutors
In addition to her role at Elevate K-12, Jessica has been an Online Tutor at Varsity Tutors since 2020. This position allows her to leverage her teaching skills and provide personalized tutoring support to students in various subjects, enhancing their learning outcomes.