Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Teacher

WHITNEY YOST

BRADENTON

Summary

Professional educator with a proven track record at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Recognized for mentoring new teachers and enhancing student academic performance by analyzing data and adjusting instructional groups based on student needs. Committed to fostering strong relationships with students and parents, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
07.2022 - Current
  • Currently serving as the 2nd Grade Team Lead.
  • 3rd grade Team Lead for the 2024-25 school year.
  • 3rd grade Teacher 2022-2024.
  • Collaborates with teachers within the village to plan for students instructional needs.
  • Analyzed data to create and adjust instructional groupings for all students in the village.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Identified struggling students early on and began data collection
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating instructional software programs into lesson plans.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Teacher

Daughtrey Elementary School
07.2020 - 06.2022
  • 5th Grade Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year.
  • 2nd Grade Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year.
  • Taught with the Hybrid Learning Model during the pandemic.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Identified struggling students early on and began data collection.
  • Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Teacher

Palma Sola Elementary School
07.2016 - 06.2020
  • 1st Grade Team Lead for the 2019-2020 school year.
  • Taught 1st Grade all 4 years of my time at Palma Sola.
  • Taught remotely during the pandemic.
  • Utilized and became experienced with Schoology for use in Distance Learning.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
  • Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Teacher

Orange Ridge-Bullock Elementary School
07.2013 - 06.2016
  • Taught Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Substitute Teacher, K-5

SDMC
08.2011 - 06.2013
  • Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
  • Long Term Substitute Position at Jessie P. Miller in the library
  • Long Term Substitute Position at Orange-Ridge Bullock as Reading Interventionist and Kindergarten

Teacher

Moody Elementary School
07.2008 - 06.2010
  • Taught 1st Grade for the 2008-2009 school year.
  • Taught 2nd Grade for the 2009-2010 school year.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12-2006

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Manatee Community College
Bradenton, FL

High School Diploma -

Manatee High School
Bradenton, FL

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Collaborative learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Small group instruction
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Test proctoring
  • Classroom technology
  • Lesson Planning
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • ESOL certified
  • Reading Endorsement
  • Elementary Education Grades K-6

Timeline

Teacher

Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
07.2022 - Current

Teacher

Daughtrey Elementary School
07.2020 - 06.2022

Teacher

Palma Sola Elementary School
07.2016 - 06.2020

Teacher

Orange Ridge-Bullock Elementary School
07.2013 - 06.2016

Substitute Teacher, K-5

SDMC
08.2011 - 06.2013

Teacher

Moody Elementary School
07.2008 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of South Florida

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Manatee Community College

High School Diploma -

Manatee High School

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