Fun Facts

Frequently catching others off guard, I've received the compliment of having an old soul! I gravitate towards music spanning from the 1950s to the 1980s and love going to antique shops to expand my collection!

About Me

Hi there! I'm Bryanna Valencia, originally from sunny Miami, FL. I'm currently a sophomore at Florida International University, diving into the world of engineering/florida/miami">Civil Engineering. When I'm not buried in textbooks, you'll likely find me exploring and admiring architecture from various corners of the globe or lending a hand at beach clean-ups. Passionate about both the built environment and environmental conservation, I'm eager to make a positive impact in both realms.

Experience

Throughout my high school years, I pursued Early Childhood Education as my major, a journey that led me to earn my Child Development Associate Credential and become NAFTRACK certified. Immersed in the world of Childhood Development, I had the privilege of leading classes of 7-10 students, ready with meticulously planned lesson plans. When the pandemic struck, I faced the unexpected challenge of transitioning to virtual teaching. Despite the hurdles, witnessing the growth of each student was incr

Approach

Moving from the city to the suburbs as a child posed its challenges, and I struggled to find my footing academically. However, everything changed when my fourth-grade Elementary School Teacher pushed me beyond my perceived limits. Despite starting the year as a below-average student, I ended it with an award for academic excellence in math and science. Achieving milestones like being the first in my grade to complete the multiplication competition felt incredibly rewarding, considering where I b