Yamilys C. Obregon Hernandez
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Strong teamwork abilities, adaptable to changing needs, focused on delivering results. Dependable with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to support student growth and development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Foreign Language, Spanish
Lee County School District
East Lee County High School - Lehigh Acres
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Planned, organized, and provided instruction in Spanish that meet national standards.
- Provided instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district’s/school’s instructional program to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets.
- Provided Instruction with the Cambridge Program "Senderos", teaching AICE, AS, Spanish 1, Spanish 2.
- Provided instruction based on technology and media apps combining with the traditional methodological instruction.
- Developed and delivered lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.
- Addressed all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in Spanish language.
- Administered academic and language assessments to evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition (Listening-Speaking-Reading and Writing)
- Maintained complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress.
- Provided a supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.
- Adapted curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment.
- Employment a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Educational Paraprofessional Instructional Support - ESOL
Lee County School District
Harns Marsh Middle School – Lehigh Acres FL
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Assisted in the instructional process by working with students individually or in small groups supplementing regular instruction and implementing teacher-developed lesson plans under the direct supervision of an instructional staff member.
- Supported in the preparation, organization and use of instructional aids, materials, and technology as directed.
- Worked with the teacher to reinforce positive learning and behavior patterns among students.
- Assisted students in the development of study skills necessary for learning and in the achievement of instructional objectives translating the different subject contents from English language to their first language.
- Supported parental involvement activities (calls, meetings etc.).
- Established understanding and respect of individual student culture and interests (reviewing the different content areas since the student’s multiple intelligences, points of view and cultures)
- Maintained confidentiality and complies with laws and policies concerning confidentiality of student information.
- Performed related clerical and recordkeeping duties as directed.
- Proctored FSAT, and other statewide school exams.
- Supported the school ESOL contact, organizing and filing the student’s blue folders in the CUM room.
- Worked in After/Before Care program with ESE students.
- Assisted with daily transitions an OHI student.
- Participated in extra classroom activities supervising students during lunch and transitions.
- Practiced safety procedures for any situations of need though collaborative drills/workshops.
- Participated in professional development workshops and trainings to stay current on best practices in education and paraprofessional support.
- Supervised students during recess, lunch periods, field trips or other non-instructional times while maintaining safety guidelines at all times.
Teaching English as Second Language
High School – ILE “Cervantes”
Lisbon, Portugal
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Planned, organized, and provided instruction in English that meet national standards.
- Provided instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district’s/school’s instructional program to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets.
- Developed and delivered lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.
- Addressed all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in English language.
- Administered academic and language assessments to evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition.
- Maintained complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress.
- Provided a supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.
- Adapted curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment.
- Employment a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
- Accomplished allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
- Supervised assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day, as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Spanish Language Education
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Teaching English as Second Language
Higher Pedagogic Institute of Foreign Languages
01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Teaching Russian as Second Language
Higher Pedagogic Institute of Foreign Language
01.1985
Skills
- Effective time management
- Motivated, flexible, creative, assertive and positive
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Multilingual, (English, Spanish, Portuguese Russian and Frensh)
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Teacher of Foreign Language, Spanish
Lee County School District
01.2021 - 06.2025
Educational Paraprofessional Instructional Support - ESOL
Lee County School District
08.2016 - 12.2020
Teaching English as Second Language
High School – ILE “Cervantes”
01.2003 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Teaching English as Second Language
Higher Pedagogic Institute of Foreign Languages
Bachelor of Science - Teaching Russian as Second Language
Higher Pedagogic Institute of Foreign Language
Master of Science - Spanish Language Education
Nova Southeastern University