Valeria Beatriz Hurtado Valdés
Leadership
Lo Barnechea
Summary
Valeria Hurtado offers over 15 years of distinguished experience in the educational sector, with a degree in Education specializing in Special Needs and a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Management. Demonstrated success as an educator, teacher, coordinator, director, and international curricula coordinator across all educational stages—Early, Primary, Middle, and Senior Years—at prestigious institutions worldwide. Expertise includes roles as a Bilingual Academic Leader, Early Years Director, and Primary School Director while leading innovative educational projects and initiatives. Recognized for leadership in learning development at both national and international levels, consistently driving excellence in educational management and curriculum design.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Primary School
ISP
12.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Directora De Aprendizaje, Head of Learning
ISP Schools Colegio Pedro de Valdivia Las Condes
01.2024 - Current
Directora de Aprendizaje, Head of Learning
ISP (International School Partnership) Colegio Pedro de Valdivia Las Condes y British Royal School La Reina
01.2024 - 01.2025
Head of Primary School
Cognita Schools, Pumahue Puerto Montt
01.2021 - 01.2024
Early Years Principal
Sampoerna Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
International Early Years and Primary Curriculum Coordinator
Sampoerna Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bilingual Pre School and Primary Director
Cognita Schools, American British School
01.2018 - 01.2020
International Early and Primary Years Curriculum Director
Cognita Schools, Oficina Central
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bilingual School Coordinator
Cognita Schools, Colegio Pumahue Curauma
01.2016 - 01.2017
Head Teacher Kindergarten
Lincoln International Academy Chicureo
2013 - 01.2015
Head Teacher Medio Mayo
My Little Academy
01.2011 - 01.2013
Head Teacher Medio Menor
Jardín Infantil La Dehesa
01.2010 - 01.2011
Education
Diplomado en Estrategias de acompañamiento, monitoreo y retroalimentación para el desarrollo del aprendizaje profundo - Strategies for Accompaniment, Monitoring, and Feedback for the Development of Deep Learning
Universidad Católica De Valparaíso
2023
Safeguarding (Salvaguarda) and Compliance -
Cognita Schools
2020
Magíster en Dirección y Gestión Escolar -
Universidad De Los Andes
Santiago, Chile2018
Magíster en Dirección y Gestión Escolar - Educational Leadership and Management
Universidad De Los Andes
2018
Diplomado en Gestión y Administración de Instituciones Educacionales - Management and Administration of Educational Institutions
Universidad De Los Andes
2018
Liderazgo y Comunicación - Leadership and Communication Diploma
Universidad De Chile
2018
Diplomado Gestión Pedagógica de Calidad Educativa - Pedagogical Management for Quality Education
Universidad De Los Andes
2017
Festival of Learning UK, International Early Year, Primary and Middle Years Curriculum -
Fieldwork Education
2017
Curso Positive Behavior for Young Children - Positive Behavior for Young Children Course
WGU Washington
2015
Licenciada en Educación - Psicopedagogía
Universidad Andred Bello
Santiago, Chile2010
Santiago College
Santiago, Chile2004
American International School of Zagreb
Zagreb, Croacia2003
The Newland School
Santiago, Chile1999
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Customer service
Organization and time management
Calm under pressure
Supervision and leadership
Excellent communication
Timeline
Head of Primary School
ISP
12.2024 - Current
Directora De Aprendizaje, Head of Learning
ISP Schools Colegio Pedro de Valdivia Las Condes
01.2024 - Current
Directora de Aprendizaje, Head of Learning
ISP (International School Partnership) Colegio Pedro de Valdivia Las Condes y British Royal School La Reina
01.2024 - 01.2025
Head of Primary School
Cognita Schools, Pumahue Puerto Montt
01.2021 - 01.2024
Early Years Principal
Sampoerna Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
International Early Years and Primary Curriculum Coordinator
Sampoerna Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bilingual Pre School and Primary Director
Cognita Schools, American British School
01.2018 - 01.2020
International Early and Primary Years Curriculum Director
Cognita Schools, Oficina Central
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bilingual School Coordinator
Cognita Schools, Colegio Pumahue Curauma
01.2016 - 01.2017
Head Teacher Medio Mayo
My Little Academy
01.2011 - 01.2013
Head Teacher Medio Menor
Jardín Infantil La Dehesa
01.2010 - 01.2011
Head Teacher Kindergarten
Lincoln International Academy Chicureo
2013 - 01.2015
Diplomado en Estrategias de acompañamiento, monitoreo y retroalimentación para el desarrollo del aprendizaje profundo - Strategies for Accompaniment, Monitoring, and Feedback for the Development of Deep Learning
Universidad Católica De Valparaíso
Safeguarding (Salvaguarda) and Compliance -
Cognita Schools
Magíster en Dirección y Gestión Escolar -
Universidad De Los Andes
Magíster en Dirección y Gestión Escolar - Educational Leadership and Management
Universidad De Los Andes
Diplomado en Gestión y Administración de Instituciones Educacionales - Management and Administration of Educational Institutions
Universidad De Los Andes
Liderazgo y Comunicación - Leadership and Communication Diploma
Universidad De Chile
Diplomado Gestión Pedagógica de Calidad Educativa - Pedagogical Management for Quality Education
Universidad De Los Andes
Festival of Learning UK, International Early Year, Primary and Middle Years Curriculum -
Fieldwork Education
Curso Positive Behavior for Young Children - Positive Behavior for Young Children Course
WGU Washington
Licenciada en Educación - Psicopedagogía
Universidad Andred Bello
Santiago College
American International School of Zagreb
The Newland School