YAHAIRA QUIRINDONGO

Teacher, Vice Principal & Principal

• Progressively advanced from classroom teacher to Vice Principal and Principal while providing instructional leadership and maintaining active teaching responsibilities across multiple Adventist schools.
• Served in elementary and middle school education, specializing in Mathematics and Science instruction in multi-grade classrooms while leading school improvement initiatives, faculty development, curriculum implementation, and community engagement.
• Delivered differentiated instruction for grades 5–8, designing rigorous, standards-based Mathematics and Science curriculum that fostered critical thinking, problem solving, and academic growth.
• Provided instructional leadership through teacher mentoring, coaching, recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Developed and implemented school improvement plans, supervised curriculum alignment with educational standards, monitored instructional quality, and promoted data-informed decision-making to improve student achievement.
• Collaborated with Conference Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Committee (CIAC) to enhance curriculum development, improve instructional practices, and support assessment initiatives across the school system.
• Frequently mentored newly hired educators and served as a conference presenter, leading professional development sessions focused on Mathematics instruction and effective classroom practices.
• Strengthened school culture by building partnerships with families, faculty, churches, and community organizations, organizing school-wide programs, student events, graduation activities, and outreach initiatives.
• Managed daily school operations, supported crisis response planning, ensured compliance with educational policies and accreditation standards, and fostered a safe, collaborative, and Christ-centered learning environment.
• Campuses Served: Atlanta North School (8th Grade Homeroom Teacher, Graduation Class Counselor, Mathematics and Science Teacher, and Vice Principal) and Shoal Creek Adventist School (Principal and Middle School Mathematics and Science Teacher).

Bilingual Teacher (Elementary, Middle & High School)

• Provided bilingual instruction across multiple campuses of the Adventist Education Corporation, serving students from 1st through 12th grade based on annual organizational needs.
• Taught a broad range of subjects including English, Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Bible, and Spanish while adapting instruction to diverse learning levels and curricula.
• Designed and implemented engaging standards-based lesson plans, curriculum guides, assessments, and differentiated instructional strategies that promoted academic achievement and critical thinking. Integrated educational technology and digital learning platforms.
• Implemented Project-Based Learning (PBL) experiences that fostered research, collaboration, creativity, communication, and real-world problem solving.
• Coordinated faculty collaboration and organized school-wide educational events as PK–3 Grade Team Leader to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Campuses Served: Academia Regional Adventista del Este (Río Grande, Puerto Rico), Academia Primaria Adventista (San Juan, Puerto Rico), and Academia Adventista Metropolitana (San Juan, Puerto Rico), where assignments included elementary homeroom teaching, upper elementary Math and Science instruction, middle and high school English, and summer high school Mathematics and Science courses.

• Designed syllabus and implemented interactive daily lesson plans for fourth-grade math and science.
• Led collaboration with faculty as science team leader to improve curriculum delivery.
• Maintained detailed records of academic and conduct progress for each student, sharing insights with parents and administration to support student growth.

• Developed and delivered lesson plans for oral and written communication courses and workshops at university level, enhancing professional skills of participants in nocturnal program at extended campus, San Juan, PR.
• Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback.

Bilingual Teacher (Elementary, Middle & High School Mathematics & Science)

• Provided bilingual Mathematics and Science instruction across two Adventist school campuses, teaching students in grades 4th- 6th and 7th–12th based on annual organizational needs.
• Delivered instruction in elementary, middle, and high school settings while adapting curriculum and instructional strategies to meet diverse academic levels.
• Designed and implemented standards-based lesson plans, laboratory activities, assessments, instructional materials, and differentiated learning experiences for courses including Natural Science, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Algebra & Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. Conducted hands-on laboratory investigations that promoted scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, projects, and performance evaluations while maintaining accurate academic records and communicating student achievement effectively. Utilized diverse instructional strategies, visual aids, technology, and collaborative learning techniques to improve student engagement and academic success.
• Demonstrated leadership by organizing school-wide Mathematics Olympics and Science Fairs, fostering academic excellence, teamwork, and student enthusiasm for STEM education.
• Taught high school science at Bella Vista Adventist Academy and high school mathematics and elementary mathematics and science at Academia Adventista del Oeste.