Valerie Valle

Experience

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  Breakthrough Silicon Valley

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  Peer Mentor

  •Provided specialized support to first-generation college students, drawing from personal experience to empathize with and address unique challenges they face, including navigating the "hidden curriculum" of higher education.•Tailored mentorship approaches to effectively address the needs and concerns of first-generation college students, fostering a supportive environment conducive to their academic and personal success.•Empowered mentees by sharing strategies and resources to navigate unfamiliar academic and social systems, promoting their confidence and resilience in overcoming barriers to their education. Show less

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  East Side Education Foundation

  May 2022 - Jun 2023

  Academic and Expert Panelist for Student Support and Empowerment

  •Engaged in ongoing Zoom workshops sharing insights and experiences with over 150 incoming first-generation college students and parents, providing valuable guidance and support in navigating the college transition•Exemplified proficient leadership skills by successfully participating in remote Latinx/Chicanx workshops alongside Superintendents, SJSU Faculty/Lawyer, and over 100 incoming first-generation college students•Shared personal journey as a first-generation college student navigating coursework and extracurricular activities while helping my younger siblings with his studies after school Show less

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  City of Morgan Hill

  Jun 2022 - now

  Lifeguard

  •Offered verbal cues and guidance to individuals with visual disabilities, including describing pool layouts, providing directions, and assisting with navigation to ensure they could move safely around the pool area•Implemented inclusive practices and accommodations to ensure all patrons, regardless of ability, could participate in pool activities and enjoy a positive and welcoming experience •Conducted regular surveillance of assigned areas to identify potential hazards or unsafe behavior, promptly intervening to prevent accidents and provide assistance as needed•Participated in ongoing training and certification programs to enhance lifeguarding skills, CPR/AED proficiency, and emergency response readiness, ensuring readiness to handle any situation that may arise Show less

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  Kaiser Permanente

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Digital Management Services Consultant

  •Collaborated with Kaiser executives and directors to understand workplace flow and customize digital management systems to support frontline workers •Co-led a Kaizen event at Kaiser, providing guidance in brainstorming sessions, process mapping exercises, and root cause analysis discussions to improve workplace efficiency

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  Eastside Education Foundation

  Jan 2024 - now

  Student Ambassador

  •Represented Eastside Education Foundation as a Student Ambassador, promoting educational opportunities and resources to high school students such as James Lick and Overfelt High School•Provided ongoing support and guidance to students interested in accessing educational resources, mentorship, guidance, and assistance with program applications and enrollment processes •Presented as a student speaker on behalf of East Side Education Foundation at a forum moderated by EdSource and former Mercury News education reporter John Fensterwald Esteemed panelists include: - Heather Lattimer, Dean, Lurie College of Education, San José State University - Alyssa Lynch, Superintendent, Metropolitan Education School District (MetroED) - Eva Blanco Masias, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Santa Clara University - Guisselle Nuñez, AVP, Strategic Marketing & Communications, San Francisco State University - Mike Roberts, Founder & CEO, Creating Coding Careers - Glenn Vander Zee, Superintendent, East Side Union High School District•Additionally, contributed to the event's success, culminating in a keynote address by San José State University President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson Show less