Elizabeth Yendes

Teacher – Grades 4–6, 30 years of experience. Literacy and Writing Specialist.

• Designed and delivered student-centered, discussion-driven English lessons aligned with state standards.
• Guided students through the writing process, focusing on grammar, mechanics, literary structure, and critical thinking.
• Achieved consistently top-ranked standardized test scores in reading, writing, and math through differentiated and inclusive instruction throughout the Corona-Norco Unified School District.
• Cultivated a supportive, identity-affirming classroom culture that respects and values student voice, perspective, and lived experience.
• Mentored elementary and middle school learners in expository, narrative, and analytical writing, building foundational skills in structure and style.
• Collaborated with teaching teams to develop engaging curricula and cross-curricular projects that foster creativity and deep comprehension.
• Employed frequent formative assessments and conferencing to support individual student growth, to scaffold writing development.
• Led grade-level teams and contributed to co-curricular programming, including advisory, clubs, and student-led service-learning initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion through literature selection, discussion facilitation, and classroom culture practices.
• Participated in regular professional development and reflection to refine instructional practices and stay current in adolescent literacy trends.
• Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.

• Developed engaging online lesson plans for diverse student needs.
• Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance student participation and understanding.
• Utilized various educational technologies to deliver effective online instruction.
• Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and feedback sessions.
• Created a supportive online classroom environment to foster student engagement.