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Diane DeYoung

Summary

I have over 30 years of K-5 elementary teaching experience in Title I and Title III schools, in Palmdale, CA. My passion is teaching English Learners, which inspired me to pursue a Language Development Specialist credential. I have worked at Dual Immersion schools for 12 years, teaching 4th grade in a 50/50 English/Spanish program. During that time, our grade level consistently had the highest test scores for reading and math in the district. I was also able to master the demands of the program's challenging schedule and record keeping. After retiring in 2023, I moved to Tennessee to be closer to family. I miss teaching however, and wish to be back in the classroom doing what I love. I am now seeking a teaching position where I can use my skills to help students develop and grow.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher, Dual Immersion, ELD/ESL

Palmdale Elementary School District
08.2011 - 05.2023
  • Developed curriculum for English language learners, ensuring alignment with state standards.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, and monitor student growth.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.

Elementary Teacher, Grades K-4

Palmdale Elementary School District
01.1989 - 06.2011
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and attended multiple related trainings.
  • Reviewed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.

Education

Clear Professional Teaching Credential - Elementary Education

California State University, Northridge
Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) trained
  • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) trained
  • Thinking Maps Trained
  • Technology integration
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Expert math instruction

Certification

  • California Teaching Credential - Elementary K-8
  • Language Development Specialist Credential

Timeline

Elementary Teacher, Dual Immersion, ELD/ESL

Palmdale Elementary School District
08.2011 - 05.2023

Elementary Teacher, Grades K-4

Palmdale Elementary School District
01.1989 - 06.2011

Clear Professional Teaching Credential - Elementary Education

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Western Michigan University

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