Val Zarate Diaz

Val Zarate Diaz began their work experience in 2017 as a Babysitter at One Less Thing LLC, where they worked from January 2017 to May 2019. In 2018, they also worked as a Literacy Tutor at Reading Partners from February 2018 to January 2019. In 2019, Val worked as a Barista at Starbucks from February 2019 to April 2019. Val then joined Reading Partners again in 2021, this time as a Program Coordinator, where they worked from August 2021 to June 2022. In 2022, Val joined KIPP SoCal Public Schools as a Co-Teacher, where they are currently employed. In 2023, Val worked as a Long Term Substitute Teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas School from February 2023 to June 2023.

Val Zarate Diaz began their education at St. Rose of Lima Catholic elementary school from 2003 to 2012. From 2012 to 2016, they attended Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary, though the information does not specify a degree or field of study. Val then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Performing Arts and Social Justice at the University of San Francisco from 2016 to 2020. Most recently, from 2022 to 2024, Val attended the Alder Graduate School of Education to obtain a Master of Education degree in Secondary Education and Teaching.