Darla Yang
Hickory,NC
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Catawba County Schools
Claremont, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated ELA with other subjects.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Utilized data-driven assessment methods to track student performance and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Hickory City Schools
Hickory, NC
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
- Integrated technology tools to support literacy development and engagement.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative evaluations.
Teacher
Hmong American Peace Academy
Milwaukee , WI
08.2016 - 06.2024
- Taught grades 3-5 and Special Education.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student participation and motivation.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Designed projects enabling students to apply knowledge in real-world contexts.
- Partnered with colleagues to develop integrated lessons across multiple subject areas.
- Supervised afterschool tutoring and Girls on the Run.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI12-2013
Skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Data Collection
- Task Prioritization
- Activity planning
- Flexible and adaptive
- Collaborative learning
- Oral communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher Lifetime License (Middle Childhood - Early Adolescence) 07/2020
- Regular Education Teacher Lifetime License (Early Childhood - Middle Childhood) 07/2020
Languages
Hmong
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Catawba County Schools
08.2025 - Current
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Hickory City Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
Teacher
Hmong American Peace Academy
08.2016 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other