Welcome

Educational Consulting, Coaching, and Tutoring Services

Dr. Esmeralda Valdez

Founder & Educational Consultant

Website: teachingisanart.org

Why Partner with Us

•20+ years of experience across K–12 education and leadership

•Doctoral research focused on teacher professional growth and ESOL learning

•Proven expertise in special education, bilingual education, and teacher coaching

•Culturally responsive, equity-centered approaches

•Personalized, actionable, and sustainable solutions

•We don’t deliver “one-size-fits-all” PD — we design transformation that lasts.

Consulting Approach

Framework for a Lasting Impact

•Assess & Listen – We begin by understanding your data, goals, and challenges.

•Design & Plan – We co-create strategies aligned to your vision and policies.

•Implement & Support – We guide the rollout with hands-on coaching and training.

•Reflect & Sustain – We monitor progress and refine practices for continuous growth.

•Collaboration, reflection, and accountability drive every partnership.

Our Impact

Real Results, Lasting Change

Examples:

•Improved Special Education compliance and instructional quality

•Increased Teacher Certification success rates

•Enhanced Student Reading and Math Performance

•Strengthened Bilingual Program Outcomes

Strengthening Systems to Support Every Learner

We partner with public and charter schools to improve programs and outcomes through specialized expertise in:

Special Education: Program compliance, IEP support, and differentiated instruction.

Bilingual Education: Curriculum design, dual language strategies, and teacher coaching.

Teacher Evaluation: Calibration training and growth-focused feedback systems.

Our goal: Create equitable, effective systems where all students and educators can succeed.