Ada L. Yambay
Palm Coast
Summary
Dedicated Educator with 15 years of experience in teaching and office management. Holds Professional Florida Teaching Certificates in English 6-12 and Social Science 6-12, alongside ESOL and Reading endorsements. Proven expertise in developing engaging curriculum, classroom management, and fostering collaborative learning environments. Recognized for outstanding performance, leadership, and ability to adapt to diverse educational needs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Flagler County Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented instructional techniques to foster engagement and improve student comprehension.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adapting teaching methods accordingly.
Teacher
Florida Virtual School
01.2019 - Current
- Teaching English Language Arts to students in the 12th grade.
- Working closely with peers to enhance the learning environment.
- Create tutoring plans, grade assignments, and provide live lessons.
Teacher
Volusia County School District
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Teaching English Language Arts to students in the 12th grade.
- Teaching ESOL to students in grades 9-12.
- Create lesson plans, grade assignments, and provide feedback.
Teacher
Flagler County School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Teach English, Journalism, and Careers to children in grades 9-12.
- Provide feedback to school administrators as needed.
- Grade, assign, and track students’ workload.
Child Protection Investigator
Florida Department of Children and Family
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Investigate child abuse and/or neglect cases as assigned.
- Create and implement all information as per departmental procedures.
- Performing all investigative aspects within organization.
Life Support Specialist
U.S. Air Force
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Inspecting, building, and delivering all life support equipment to officers.
- Provide all life support tasks for clients during the Gulf War.
- Served the United States during Desert Storm/Shield.
- Military Experience
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Americal College of Education
Indianapolis, IN11-2026
MAT - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Online Campus07-2025
BA Degree - Psychology
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY01.2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
Accomplishments
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member sponsor for student-led class rank club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending class events.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Florida Virtual School staff in both 2023 and 2024.
Certification
- Professional Teaching License - ELA 6-12 and ESE K-12 with an endorsement in ESOL and pending endorsement in Reading.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Flagler County Schools
08.2025 - Current
Teacher
Florida Virtual School
01.2019 - Current
Teacher
Volusia County School District
01.2016 - 01.2019
Teacher
Flagler County School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
Child Protection Investigator
Florida Department of Children and Family
01.2011 - 01.2014
Life Support Specialist
U.S. Air Force
01.1993 - 01.1996
BA Degree - Psychology
State University of New York at New Paltz
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Americal College of Education
MAT - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix