Alyson Yeates
Brigham City,UT
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced educator with a passion for fostering student success through data-driven decisions, evidence-based practices, and effective instructional leadership. Skilled at seamlessly integrating technology into instruction. Excels at supporting students with challenging behaviors while maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment for all.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Garland Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and executed original, differentiated lessons in all Elementary subject areas for students with varying abilities using pre-assessments and the state and district grade-level skills and objectives as well as student IEP information
- Evaluated student performance using qualitative and quantitative metrics, enhancing comprehension and engagement through targeted interventions and feedback sessions
- Designed and implemented a highly effective, data-driven math intervention with frequent and extensive data analysis across second grade which led to 70% of students achieving at or above benchmark status on end of year testing, and maintaining that growth into third grade.
- Incorporated technology to create collaborative learning experiences, designed and implemented differentiated instruction through various educational technology platforms, including Google Classroom, Nearpod, Kahoot, Tinkercad, and Blooket, to enhance student learning and engagement
- Supported students with challenging behaviors while maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment for all students
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and colleagues, regularly sharing ideas and resources to benefit all students and teachers
- Demonstrated an ongoing commitment to professional growth through participation in professional development and conferences, including LETRS, UCET, STEM Best Practices Conference, UtSTA Conference, CTE Multi Conference & $tart $mart Teacher Summit, UCTM book clubs, etc
- Actively contributed to the school community through service on the School Community Council and involvement with the PTA
- Supported grade level team in compiling and analyzing data to use in meaningful ways
STEM Coordinator
Garland Elementary School
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Acquired several different classroom sets of robots for STEM para and classroom teacher use
- Led training sessions and provided resources on integrating robots and coding into math and literacy lessons
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking assistance with technology in their classrooms
Long Term Sub - Third Grade
Providence Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Planned and executed original, differentiated lessons in all Elementary subject areas for 24 students with varying abilities using pre-assessments and the state and district grade-level skills and objectives as well as student IEP information
- Maintained an engaging, safe, and structured learning environment for all students
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
After-School Tutor
Nibley Elementary School
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Planned and executed original lessons and activities to assist diverse students grades 1-5 in developing fine motor skills to improve handwriting before school hours
- Planned and executed original lessons and activities to engage diverse student grades K-6 in all-day summer program
- Maintained an engaging, safe, and structured learning environment for all students
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
Demonstration Teaching
Mountain Crest High School & Nibley Elementary School
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Planned and executed original, differentiated lessons in Resource English Language Arts for 36 diverse high school students with varying abilities using pre-assessments and the state and district grade-level skills and objectives as well as student IEP information
- Developed lesson plans for all Elementary Education subject areas using pre-assessments and the state and district grade-level skills and objectives as well as student IEP information
Paraeducator, Special Education
Mountainside Elementary School & Nibley Elementary School
08.2014 - 08.2021
- Managed learning activities and behaviors in classrooms from grades K-6 on a daily basis
- Maintained accurate records of classroom activity and completed all daily data
- Collaborated with students' classroom teachers to adapt instructional materials for student ability
- Collaborated with students' classroom teachers to develop supplemental instructional materials
- Implemented interventions as specified in behavior intervention plans and recorded accurate data
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education and Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2022
Skills
- Google Productivity Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Classroom
- Web-conferencing tools (Zoom, Teams, Hangouts)
- Canvas
- Adobe
- Academic record keeping
- Multimedia instruction
- Faculty collaboration
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Parent rapport and communication
- Team collaboration
- Student assessment
- Data Analysis
Certification
- Special Education K-12 (Mild-Moderate)
- Elementary Education (K-8)
- Educational Technology
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Garland Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
STEM Coordinator
Garland Elementary School
05.2023 - 07.2024
Long Term Sub - Third Grade
Providence Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Demonstration Teaching
Mountain Crest High School & Nibley Elementary School
08.2021 - 11.2021
After-School Tutor
Nibley Elementary School
01.2021 - 04.2022
Paraeducator, Special Education
Mountainside Elementary School & Nibley Elementary School
08.2014 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology
Western Governor's University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education and Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
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