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Yamel Núñez

San Mateo,CA

Summary

Talented and engaging teacher looking for a new challenge to redirect her passion for words and her love of people with the end-goal of promoting possibility and fulfillment in life.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Castilleja School
07.2023 - Current
  • Develop innovative lesson plans to engage student learning
  • Assess students and provide feedback to help develop confidence in writing
  • Give dynamic lectures to ensure comprehension of literary concepts
  • Teach analytical and creative writing for academic success and personal expression
  • Manage class agreements to create inclusion, equity, respect in classroom
  • Collaborate with co-teachers to map arc and sequence of curriculum throughout the year
  • Mentor students in advisory meetings to help manage academic stress

Spanish & English Teacher

Lydian Academy
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Worked 1:1 with neurodiverse students
  • Taught all levels of Spanish and coached in developing reading, writing, listening, and oral skills
  • Taught all levels of English and coached in close-reading and essay writing
  • Mentored students in self-awareness and self-advocacy
  • Designed culturally responsive lesson plans for English and Spanish
  • Regularly and positively communicated student progress to all stakeholders

Spanish Teacher

University Of California, Riverside
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Taught beginner and intermediate Spanish
  • Used a variety of teaching styles (lecture and project-based)
  • Actively collaborated with co-teachers at weekly meetings to discuss assessments, rubrics, and lesson plans
  • Mentored students in academic and personal growth
  • Wrote letters of recommendation

Education

Ph.D. - Hispanic And Latin American Languages & Literature

University of California, Berkeley

Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

University of California, Riverside
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University of California, Riverside
05.2014

Skills

  • Engaging Communicator
  • Creative & Analytical
  • Intuitive Problem Solver
  • Collaborative Teammate
  • Strong Writing Skills
  • Excellent Reading & Interpretation
  • Detail Oriented
  • Attentive to Tone
  • Culturally Informed
  • Diligent Worker

Additional Information

As the formerly weird, artsy kid at the back of the classroom-turned serious academic-evolved into the sunny teacher at the front of the classroom, I have always given the world something to think about. In that sense, my seeking a new professional life in copywriting is simply the latest iteration of a life as a creative person. I like discovering ideas, products, and services that in the most unscientific terms help me vibe in the world. But probably more than that, I love helping others make those discoveries for themselves - it simply adds to my happiness, which I hope, as crazy as it sounds, is a viable way to make a career. For the moment, while I search for a new career in writing, I’ll continue teaching, and maybe even post new art on Instagram (handle: originally_yamel).

Timeline

English Teacher

Castilleja School
07.2023 - Current

Spanish & English Teacher

Lydian Academy
03.2020 - 07.2023

Spanish Teacher

University Of California, Riverside
08.2014 - 08.2015

Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

University of California, Riverside

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University of California, Riverside

Ph.D. - Hispanic And Latin American Languages & Literature

University of California, Berkeley
Yamel Núñez