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Karen Moguel Yanes

Karen Moguel Yanes

West Wendover,NV

Summary

Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress. Dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Dual Language Immersion Teacher

Tooele County School District
Wendover, UT
07.2015 - Current
  • Planned, prepared and implemented dual language Spanish instruction to diverse groups of students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement appropriate curriculum for Spanish language learners.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, faculty and administrators.
  • Provided differentiated instruction in the classroom as needed to meet individual student needs.
  • Assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments.
  • Engaged families by providing resources and support for home-school collaboration and communication.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences on a regular basis to ensure successful academic progress of students.
  • Created an inclusive environment that promoted respect for cultural diversity among students.
  • Integrated content area standards into Spanish language lessons across subject areas.
  • Monitored student behavior while implementing disciplinary procedures when necessary.
  • Provided guidance and support to new teachers entering the Dual Language program.
  • Attended meetings at district level related to Dual Language initiatives or policies.
  • Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Great Basin College
West Wendover, NV
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Developed lesson plans for ESL students to help them improve their English language skills.
  • Conducted assessments of ESL students' abilities and needs in order to tailor instruction accordingly.
  • Instructed students on grammar, pronunciation, writing, reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and other aspects of the English language.
  • Monitored progress of each student throughout the course by administering regular tests and evaluations.
  • Taught grammar, writing, listening and reading in beginner and intermediate proficiency levels.
  • Prepared lesson plans according to approved syllabi.
  • Created opportunities for adult students to actively engage with one another in small and large group interactive learning sessions.

ESL Volunteer Teacher

Elko County School District
West Wendover, NV
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Worked closely with other teachers to develop activities for ESL classes.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling learners.
  • Assisted with translation services when needed by non-English speaking families.
  • Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.

Kindergarten Volunteer

Elko County School District
West Wendover, NV
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assisted kindergarten teachers in organizing learning materials and activities.
  • Provided individualized attention to children having difficulty understanding concepts.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through rewards and recognition.
  • Helped students with their assignments, projects, and worksheets.
  • Assisted in classroom management by monitoring student behavior.

Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Greenville International School
Villahermosa, Mexico, Tabasco
08.2011 - 12.2012
  • Maintained a safe, orderly and organized environment conducive to learning.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
  • Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development.
  • Assessed students' progress through observations, tests and assignments.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure open communication about their child's academic progress.
  • Utilized effective classroom management strategies to keep students on task.
  • Created meaningful lesson plans that incorporated different teaching styles for all types of learners.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to encourage appropriate conduct in class.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth through group activities and conversations.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.

Kindergarten English Teacher

Instituto Patria Nueva
Villahermosa,Mexico, Tabasco
07.2006 - 07.2011
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for English language teaching to kindergarten students.
  • Assessed student learning outcomes through tests, quizzes, and other activities.
  • Organized educational field trips to enhance the classroom environment.
  • Provided guidance to students on how to improve their English skills.
  • Created a stimulating learning environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.
  • Supported the use of English as a second language throughout the school day.
  • Explained difficult concepts in simple terms for better comprehension by young learners.
  • Encouraged parents' involvement in their child's education process.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative strategies for teaching English language arts.

Kindergarten English Teacher

Instituto Kilimanjaro
Villahermosa,Mexico, Tabasco
07.2004 - 03.2006
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for English language teaching to kindergarten students.
  • Assessed student learning outcomes through tests, quizzes, and other activities.
  • Organized educational field trips to enhance the classroom environment.
  • Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement for successful completion of tasks.
  • Monitored student behavior during class time and provided appropriate feedback when needed.
  • Designed clear and creative learning materials to promote student engagement in pronunciation exercises.
  • Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and reported escalating issues to principal.

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology Teacher Education

Instituto De Estudios Universitarios
Puebla,Mexico
04-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education

UniversitariosUniversidad Madero
Puebla,Mexico
06-2001

Some College (No Degree) - Dual Language Immersion Foundations

Dixie State University
Saint George, UT

Skills

  • Student Motivation
  • Teaching strategies
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Student Engagement
  • Calligraphy skills
  • Native Spanish speaker
  • Collaborative Teamwork

Affiliations

  • Listening to music
  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Learning languages

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Accomplishments

  • Gold Level growth on Student Achievement 2022-2023, 2023-2024
  • Bronze level growth on Student Achievement 2021-2022

Certification

  • Endorsement in Spanish
  • Endorsement in Dual Immersion
  • License Area of concentration K-12 (Utah License)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kindergarten Dual Language Immersion Teacher

Tooele County School District
07.2015 - Current

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Great Basin College
01.2015 - 12.2015

ESL Volunteer Teacher

Elko County School District
08.2014 - 01.2015

Kindergarten Volunteer

Elko County School District
08.2014 - 01.2015

Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Greenville International School
08.2011 - 12.2012

Kindergarten English Teacher

Instituto Patria Nueva
07.2006 - 07.2011

Kindergarten English Teacher

Instituto Kilimanjaro
07.2004 - 03.2006

Master of Arts - Psychology Teacher Education

Instituto De Estudios Universitarios

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education

UniversitariosUniversidad Madero

Some College (No Degree) - Dual Language Immersion Foundations

Dixie State University

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