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Yanira velez

Yonkers

Summary

Compassionate and resourceful educator experienced in supporting diverse learners in inclusive, trauma-informed classroom environments. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and child assessment. Adept at collaborating with lead teachers to implement engaging instruction that supports academic growth and individual student goals.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Rising Ground
Bronx
07.2022 - Current
  • Educate unaccompanied children from ages 2-17
  • Assist lead teacher with coordinating lesson plans and observational planning for all ages
  • Building and sharing curriculum so that children can achieve their goals
  • Build Behavior planning curriculum for therapeutic crisis
  • Provide assessments to children upon arrival and upon exiting the program.
  • Attach the assessment to the child’s portal.
  • Provided one-on-one or small group support to students needing extra help.
  • Helped manage classroom behavior and enforced rules respectfully

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2025

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Child assessment
  • Behavior management
  • Curriculum development
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Certified in First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid USA for Youth
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Communication skills

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

First Aid and CPR

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Rising Ground
07.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Education

Grand Canyon University
Yanira velez