Danyell Yates
Ravena
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
RCS Central School District
Ravena
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Supported classroom management by monitoring student behavior and engagement.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of concepts.
- Coordinated with educators to adapt lessons for diverse learning needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Organized classroom resources and maintained a tidy learning environment.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and needs.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum improvements and strategies.
- Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
Owner/Director
SACP INC.
Ravena
09.2002 - 06.2025
- Managed daily operations and ensured smooth workflow across all departments.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance business growth and customer engagement.
- Oversaw financial budgeting and resource allocation for optimal efficiency.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve skills and productivity levels.
- Led team meetings to foster collaboration and address operational challenges effectively.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY 08.2008 - 12.2010
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Individualized instruction
- Educational technology
- Classroom support
- Assessment support
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Active listening
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- NYS Teaching Certification
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
RCS Central School District
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
SUNY At Albany
08.2008 - 12.2010
Owner/Director
SACP INC.
09.2002 - 06.2025