Jane Young
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of much needed teachers. Desire to share experience and knowledge with new educators.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
Bellevue School District
Bellevue, WA
09.2003 - Current
- Implemented culturally responsive teaching in Spanish immersion setting for third and fourth grade students.
- Designed and implemented before-school reading intervention program.
- Lead third grade professional learning community for 10 years.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
English Immersion Preschool Teacher
American School Of Puebla
Puebla, Mexico
08.1999 - 06.2003
- Provided students with differentiated instruction in target language.
- Implemented literacy instruction including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
- Built rapport with students and families to create positive relationships.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
MASTER'S - Applied Linguistics
Universidad De Las Américas Puebla
Puebla, Mexico05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Spanish
Gordon College
Wenham, MA05.1996
Skills
- Elementary education
- Fluent in Spanish
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Mentor teacher
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Child development
- Problem-solving skills
Additional Information
- Passionate about improving literacy and biliteracy instruction for all students.
Certification
Continuing Teacher Certificate Washington State
Endorsements: P-3 Early Childhood Education
K-12 Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Third Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
Bellevue School District
09.2003 - Current
English Immersion Preschool Teacher
American School Of Puebla
08.1999 - 06.2003
MASTER'S - Applied Linguistics
Universidad De Las Américas Puebla
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Spanish
Gordon College