Jamie Yeates
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated Educational Specialist with 8+ years of experience in special education and paraprofessional roles. Proficient in curriculum implementation, classroom behavior management, and providing direct student support. Strong organizational skills and proven ability to collaborate with educators and support staff to enhance student learning and development. Seeking a position within education to further motivate and advance students academically, with the goal of becoming a school psychologist.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
Hesperia Unified School District
Hesperia, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Working in three positions: Instructional Assistant, Special Education Assistant, and Special Education Assistant 2
- Assist with lesson plans, classroom record keeping, and instructional material preparation
- Support teachers in implementing educational programs and managing classroom activities.
Educational Specialist
Lewis Center For Academic Research - Academy of Academic Excellence
Apple Valley, CA
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Supported a K-5 SDC class by implementing curriculum and developing online instruction methods
- Managed behavior, provided direct services, and collaborated with team members for program efficiency
- Assigned to support High School SDC students with virtual grade inputting.
Substitute Teacher
Victor Valley Elementary School
Victorville, CA
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Taught and supervised students in the absence of their regular teacher
- Managed classroom behavior and interpreted lesson plans, providing feedback to the permanent teacher.
Paraprofessional
Riverside Preparatory Middle School
Oro Grande, CA
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Worked in a self-contained special education class
- Attended CAC meetings and received training in student/educator tactics and protocols
- Trained in CPI and WJIV testing, supporting Jr
- High and High School students.
Paraprofessional
Hesperia Unified School District
Hesperia, CA
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted with lesson plans, classroom record keeping, and instructional material preparation
- Performed routine clerical tasks, grading, filing, and recording test scores.
Paraprofessional
Krystal School Of Science, Math & Technology
Hesperia, CA
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted a skilled teacher in teaching techniques and student programs
- Supported academic lessons for kindergarten to 3rd-grade students.
Education
Master’s of Arts - Psychology
Los Angeles Pacific University
12.2024
Bachelor’s Degree - Liberal Arts
Azusa Pacific University
12.2018
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts
Victor Valley College
06.2011
Skills
- Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJIV) Assessment
- Accelerated Reader 360, Read 180, Math Facts, Read Live
- Special Education Support
- Running Reading Records
- Reading Comprehension Assessments
- Virtual Grade Inputting
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
- First-aid and CPR
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP familiarity
Awards
- Woodcock Johnson Administer Training Certificate
- CBEST Certificate
- CPR/First Aid Training Certificate
- Perfect Attendance Awards
- $500 Scholarship from “We Believe in You” essay writing competition
- $750 Scholarship from AHMA for academic potential
- Volunteer for Lucerne Valley Library
- Volunteer for Desert Knolls Convalescent Hospital
- Diploma with Honors
- Safe Schools Training
- Academy for Academic Excellence Ready Classroom Support Training
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
Hesperia Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
Educational Specialist
Lewis Center For Academic Research - Academy of Academic Excellence
08.2020 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher
Victor Valley Elementary School
11.2019 - 08.2020
Paraprofessional
Riverside Preparatory Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional
Krystal School Of Science, Math & Technology
12.2015 - 01.2016
Paraprofessional
Hesperia Unified School District
09.2014 - 05.2016
Master’s of Arts - Psychology
Los Angeles Pacific University
Bachelor’s Degree - Liberal Arts
Azusa Pacific University
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts
Victor Valley College