Valencia Rucker
International Instructional Leader | Curriculum Developer | Educational Consultant | Leadership Trainer | 10+ Years in Education and Organizational Development
- Role
- Elementary School Teacher at Chicago Jesuit Academy
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Valencia Rucker
International instructional and organizational leader with over 10 years of experience across education, nonprofit leadership, and corporate operations. My work spans curriculum development, instructional leadership, academic program design, and organizational development within K–12, higher education, nonprofit, and faith-based environments.My professional foundation began in business management and operations, where I developed strong experience in leadership, budgeting, team development, marketing, and strategic execution. I have led teams, managed budgets, overseen daily operations, and supported organizational growth initiatives in corporate and nonprofit settings.Since 2011, I have served as the founder of an international nonprofit organization where I established leadership training and educational institutions from the ground up. My work includes developing curriculum, training adult learners, facilitating cross-cultural leadership development, and designing sustainable systems that support long-term organizational growth.In addition to my leadership work, I bring hands-on experience in academic instruction, collaborating with instructional teams, applying data-informed practices, and supporting student learning within structured educational environments. This combination of business leadership and instructional expertise allows me to contribute at both the strategic and operational levels.My professional focus includes:Instructional LeadershipCurriculum and Program DevelopmentAcademic OperationsOrganizational Leadership and Team DevelopmentCross-Cultural Training and Leadership DevelopmentI am currently seeking leadership opportunities where I can contribute to instructional innovation, curriculum design, and organizational growth within educational and mission-driven institutions.
Experience
Elementary School Teacher
Jul 2023 — Present · US
Education
Pivot Point Int
License, Cosmetology
1992 — 1993
Western Governors University
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education and Teaching
Liberty University
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Discipleship and Church Ministry
2015 — 2017
Kingdom Of Heaven University
Doctor of Divinity, Divinity/Ministry
2016
Academy of our Lady
General Education, General Education
1986 — 1989
Columbia College Chicago
Marketing Communication, Marketing Communications
2010 — 2014
Living Word School of Ministry
Certificate, Theological and Ministerial Studies
2010 — 2011
Living Word Christian out Reach community bible college
Certificate, Pastoral ministry
2005 — 2007
Western Governors University
Master of Education - MEd, Elementary Education and Teaching
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