Xher Yang
FRESNO,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Sanger Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate the various learning styles of students within the classroom setting.
- Consistently received positive feedback from parents, students, and administrators for dedication to student success and creating a supportive learning environment.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Student Teacher
Clovis Unified School District, Century Elementary
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Improved student comprehension through the use of visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
- Supported students with special needs by modifying assignments and providing necessary accommodations.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements and challenges.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student performance and adjust instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Evaluated students'' strengths and weaknesses using various assessment tools, creating targeted lesson plans that addressed their specific needs.
Center Director III
Fresno County EOC Head Start
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Assist and support teacher preparation for each child's individualized plan, based on assessment and observations of the child
- Provide a safe and healthy environment as required by Community Care Licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards
- Create an inviting and stimulating learning environment in an appropriately clean, healthy and safe condition with regular parent input
- Assists with the supervision and evaluations of the Teacher Assistant(s) in regard to their classroom performance
- Assists in training the Teacher Assistant(s), allowing and encouraging participation in activity planning and program implementation
- Coordinate entire center operation in accordance with Community Care Licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards
- Ensure that classes are staffed to meet the necessary staff/child ratio mandated by Community Care Licensing
- Review teachers' posted Weekly Activity Plans for developmental appropriateness and for compliance with FCEOC Head Start's curriculum
- Monitor and observes classrooms on a routine basis and provides written reports, as required
Teacher Director II
Fresno County EOC Head Start
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Prepared each child's individualized plan, based on assessment and observations of the child
- Provided a safe and healthy environment as required by Community Care Licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards
- Coordinated entire center operation in accordance with Community Care Licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards
- Ensured that classes are staffed to meet the necessary staff/child ratio mandated by Community Care Licensing
- Reviewed and maintain required Community Care Licensing personnel files
- Reviewed teachers' posted Weekly Activity Plans for developmental appropriateness and for compliance with FCEOC Head Start's curriculum
- Monitored and observed classrooms on a routine basis and provides written reports, as required
Teacher III
Fresno County EOC Head Start
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Administered tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential
- Served meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Responsible for developing lesson plan according on children assessments
- Supervised Teacher Assistant and children as delegated by Teacher Director.
Associate Teacher
Madera Community Action Partners (Head Start)
09.2008 - 12.2011
- Developed lesson plans following the Creative Curriculum as provided by Madera Head Start
- Administered assessment base on the Creative Curriculum Book
- Collected each individual child's observation during indoor and outdoor activities.
Preschool Teacher
Child's Start Head Start
03.2008 - 07.2008
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to children
- Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Administered tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential
- Arranged indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Teacher I
Fresno County EOC Head Start
11.2005 - 11.2007
- Administered tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential
- Served meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Responsible for developing lesson plan according to children's assessments
- Supervised Teacher Assistant and children as delegated by Teacher Director.
Teacher Assistant
Fresno County EOC Head Start
08.2003 - 11.2005
- Assisted Teacher with the implementation of educational curriculum, classroom activity and parent involvement
- Set up meals, classroom, and child assessment plans
- Took leadership role in the absence of the teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Early Childhood Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA01.2012
Associate of Arts -
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA01.2003
Skills
- Bilingual in Hmong, good communication skills, pays attention to details, easy to approach; focused and organized; poses good work ethics and leadership skills
- Special Education Support
- Teaching Diverse Learners
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Adapting teaching methods
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- IEP documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical Skills
- Classroom Management
- Compliance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Student Teacher
Clovis Unified School District, Century Elementary
01.2024 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Sanger Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
Center Director III
Fresno County EOC Head Start
09.2020 - 09.2023
Teacher Director II
Fresno County EOC Head Start
01.2016 - 08.2020
Teacher III
Fresno County EOC Head Start
01.2011 - 01.2016
Associate Teacher
Madera Community Action Partners (Head Start)
09.2008 - 12.2011
Preschool Teacher
Child's Start Head Start
03.2008 - 07.2008
Teacher I
Fresno County EOC Head Start
11.2005 - 11.2007
Teacher Assistant
Fresno County EOC Head Start
08.2003 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Art - Early Childhood Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
Associate of Arts -
Fresno City College
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