Hayley yoskowitz
Metairie,LA
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a proven track record of delivering high-impact solutions in dynamic environments. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and creativity in problem-solving, complemented by exceptional communication and teamwork skills. Committed to achieving organizational goals while providing outstanding service, and continuously pursuing professional development. Adaptable and quick to learn, effectively navigating change, and mastering new challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Kate Middleton Elementary
Gretna, LA
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Provided direct instruction to students in English Language Arts and Mathematics
- Collaborated with the first grade team to ensure academic growth and success of the students in my classroom
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Cultivated relationships with community partners such as local businesses or organizations for additional learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Assessed student performance through formal testing and informal observation.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Engaged families from diverse cultural backgrounds in meaningful dialogue about their children's educational experience.
Special Education Teacher
Langston Hughes Academy
New Orleans, LA
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with grade level teams, related service providers, and families regularly to ensure rigorous, differentiated instruction for students on caseload
- Communicated progress of students with teachers, parents, and related service providers through service logs and other forms of communication
- Effectively managed in-person and virtual classrooms, monitored daily virtual attendance, and led individual learning blocks for remedial studies and comprehension
- Helped with implementation of behavior & crisis plans once they were developed and helped train teachers for the correct implementation
- Raised English Language Arts skill proficiency of students on 2022-2023 school year caseload by 75%, as determined by both MAP and Aimsweb assessments
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Terrytown, LA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Capturing the academic progress of your students: Small group of ten to fifteen middle school (5th & 6th Grade) students with IEP’s daily
- Behavioral support on the request of parents and administration
- Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff
- Support teachers on methods, materials and strategies for reinforcements on target children
- Effectively managed classrooms, monitored daily attendance, and led individual learning blocks for remedial studies and comprehension
Interventionist and Paraprofessional
Success Preparatory Academy
New Orleans, LA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Capturing the academic progress of your students: One v
- One aide for Autistic students, gradually progressing their skills throughout the year
- Behavioral support on the request of parents and administration
- Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff
- Support the teacher on methods, materials and strategies for reinforcements on target children
- Effectively managed classrooms, monitored daily attendance, and led individual learning blocks for remedial studies and comprehension
Teacher and Caterer
Congregation Sherith Israel
San Francisco, CA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- As a teacher at a religious school, I had to prepare lesson plans and activities so that the 2 hours I had with my students each week were productive and a positive learning environment
- As a caterer I planned meals for all Shabbat services
Education
Masters - Special Education
Relay
Online06.2021
Bachelors - School of Social Work
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2015
Skills
- Materials sourcing
- Standardized tests
- Safety awareness
- Academic record-keeping
- Multimedia instruction
- Diverse learning modalities
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Early childhood education
- Reading instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Dependable and hardworking
- Punctuality and reliability
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Mandatory Reporting
Affiliations
- Bake
- cook
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
- Jodi Rigdon, 1(504)214-2680, jodyrigdon5@gmail.com
- Randi Burgo, 1(504)460-9488, kaynick76@hotmail.com
- Thea Collins, 1(504)220-5303, phatthea@yahoo.com
- Claire Paradelas, 1(504)912-5307, Cparadelas@gmail.com
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Kate Middleton Elementary
11.2023 - 03.2025
Special Education Teacher
Langston Hughes Academy
01.2019 - 01.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
01.2018 - 01.2019
Interventionist and Paraprofessional
Success Preparatory Academy
01.2015 - 01.2018
Teacher and Caterer
Congregation Sherith Israel
01.2013 - 01.2015
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Mandatory Reporting
Masters - Special Education
Relay
Bachelors - School of Social Work
San Francisco State University
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