KELLIE YANO
Gallatin,TN
Summary
Highly responsible, caring and honest individual seeking to acquire a teaching position. Offering work experience in early childhood and elementary education as well as a love for children with a strong desire to make a difference every day. Outstanding communication skills with ability to be patient, empathetic and compassionate. Superbly organized, adept at problem solving and interpersonal relations. Impeccable at multi-tasking and time management. Proven team player and positive role model.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools / Shwab Elementary
07.2023 - Current
- Enhance student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Implement positive reward system to motivate students and reinforce good behavior, resulting in a more productive classroom environment.
- Assess student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
- Differentiate instruction to meet unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access curriculum successfully.
- Created welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting sense of belonging among students.
- Utilize data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
Second Grade Teacher
Williamson County Public Schools / Heritage
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and families to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Aide Urban Instructional
Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Belmont University Graduate Student, resident teaching under supervision of mentor teacher
- Provided support to lead teacher during classes, group lessons and classroom activities
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Belmont University
Nashville, TN05.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Music Business, Cum Laude
Belmont University
Nashville, TN05.2014
Skills
- Creative, innovative, flexible
- Strong work ethic
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Student records and classroom management
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools / Shwab Elementary
07.2023 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Williamson County Public Schools / Heritage
07.2022 - 05.2023
Aide Urban Instructional
Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Belmont University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Music Business, Cum Laude
Belmont University
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