Jennifer Yates
Leland,North Carolina
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with valuable experience in leadership, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of team. Well-versed in technologies. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-kindergarten Lead Teacher
New Hanover County Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Monitored, recorded, and analyzed student and school wide data.
- Operated a variety of technology platforms and programs.
- Shepherded and collaborated with colleagues for the betterment of learning initiatives.
- Led implementation of school wide practices, strategies, and curriculums on instructional leadership committee.
- Researched and advocated for strategies that supported developmentally appropriate practices.
- Coached, shepherded, and managed student interns, beginning teachers, and teaching assistants.
- Successfully wrote grants and scholarships awarded to my classroom.
Pre-kindergarten Lead Teacher
NC Pre, Pax Natura Academy
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Implemented and created engaging learning opportunities for children by writing lesson plans that encompassed learning standards.
- Fostered an environment that strengthened relationships with students and their families.
- Administered various formative and summative assessments.
- Analyzed and utilized data from assessments to guide and differentiate individualized learning.
- Organized and maintained meticulous and accurate student records.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Primrose School at Brassfield
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Prepared and adhered to curriculum and lesson plans
- Communicated with families through daily and weekly progress reports, newsletters, and email
- Assessed, and documented developmental and educational milestones
- Hosted conferences with families to discuss progress and development
- Incorporated creativity and collaboration into learning
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Communication
- Leadership
- Time management
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- North Carolina Standard Professional II Birth- Kindergarten Teaching License
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington partnership teacher
- New Hanover County Schools Beginning Teacher Mentor
- Presenter at Elevate Early Childhood National Conference, Louisville Kentucky, 2022
- Mary Washington Howe Pre-k Teacher of the Year Nominee: 2022, 2021, 2019
- New Hanover County Schools 2018 Rookie of the Year Top Three Finalist
- Opening presenter to Keynote speaker at the NCAEYC
- Presenter and group leader at Conscious Discipline Summer Institute: 2019, 2018, 2016
Timeline
Pre-kindergarten Lead Teacher - New Hanover County Schools
08.2016 - Current
Pre-kindergarten Lead Teacher - NC Pre, Pax Natura Academy
08.2013 - 07.2016
Preschool Lead Teacher - Primrose School at Brassfield
01.2011 - 12.2012
Grand Canyon University, University of North Carolina - Master of Education, Early Childhood Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro - Bachelor of Arts, English