ROBIN YESCAS
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Passionate professional with a strong ambition to facilitate positive individualized opportunities and support the unique needs of students. Collaborative mindset focused on implementing research-based strategies alongside team members to drive progress towards academic and social-emotional success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Specialist
Wesminster School District
11.2023 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with regular education teachers who had included students.
- Provided staff development in the area of included individuals with special needs throughout the district.
- Met with instructional assistants who are working with included students on a regular basis to monitor student progress.
- Coordinated inclusion meetings with regular education teachers, support staff and parents to ensure student success.
Educational Specialist Mild/Moderate
Westminster School District
08.2015 - 11.2024
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plan for students
- Assessed students’ skills and determine their academic need of support
- Supervised and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
- Provided research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP
Health Assistant
Westminster School District
01.2006 - 08.2014
- Provided a variety of health services to students at an assigned school.
Behavior Interventionist
Easter Seals Southern California
04.2012 - 06.2012
- Provided one-on-one intervention and behavioral support, as developed by the child's interdisciplinary team, to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Youth Partner
Olive Crest
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Supervised youth in a residential group home
- Mentored and teach independent living skills
- Applied behavior modifications and crisis management.
Education
Administration Services Credential -
National University
Costa Mesa, CA06.2021
Master's Degree in Special Education -
National University
Costa Mesa, CA06.2015
Educational Specialist Credential Mild/ Moderate -
National University
Costa Mesa, CA05.2015
B.S. In Child and Adolescent Studies -
Cal State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA01.2012
Associates of Arts, Liberal Studies -
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA06.2009
Skills
- Positive Role Model
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- IEP Development
- Special Education Law
- Universal design
- Problem- solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
Extras
LCAP Team for Westminster School District 2024, 2020
Special Education Committee 2024, 2020
Induction Candidate Coach 2024
Master Teacher for Student Teacher Candidate 2021, 2023
Employee of the Year, Westminster School District, 2007
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Inclusion Specialist
Wesminster School District
11.2023 - Current
Educational Specialist Mild/Moderate
Westminster School District
08.2015 - 11.2024
Behavior Interventionist
Easter Seals Southern California
04.2012 - 06.2012
Youth Partner
Olive Crest
09.2011 - 06.2012
Health Assistant
Westminster School District
01.2006 - 08.2014
Administration Services Credential -
National University
Master's Degree in Special Education -
National University
Educational Specialist Credential Mild/ Moderate -
National University
B.S. In Child and Adolescent Studies -
Cal State University, Fullerton
Associates of Arts, Liberal Studies -
Coastline Community College
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