Kelly Yarborough
Elementary Teacher
Salinas,CA
Summary
I am a passionate teacher with 20 experience developing and implementing diverse curriculum covering the California Common Core Standards. I am highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and a supportive environment for learning. My excitement for learning has ignited my students' interests and driven them to achieve both academically and emotionally. I create a warm, welcoming class based on trust and understanding.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Santa Rita School District
Salinas, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet California Common Core standards.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Classroom teacher
Soledad Unified School District
Soledad, CA
08.2007 - 06.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
Classroom Teacher
Gorman Learning Center
Monaca, PA
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Classroom Teacher
ABC Unified School District
Cerritos, CA
2004.08 - 2006.06
- Collaborated with other teachers to create formative assessment and plan lessons to teach students to mastery.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CABachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies: Humanities through Literature -
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Data-Driven Instruction
Personal Information
Title: Teacher
Timeline
Teacher
Santa Rita School District
08.2023 - Current
Classroom teacher
Soledad Unified School District
08.2007 - 06.2023
Classroom Teacher
Gorman Learning Center
08.2006 - 06.2007
Classroom Teacher
ABC Unified School District
2004.08 - 2006.06
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies: Humanities through Literature -
California State University Long Beach