Yarima Varona Mayedo
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Atlantis Academy of Palm Beaches, specializing in special education and curriculum development. Adept at fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing student engagement through effective communication and innovative teaching strategies. Bilingual and skilled in classroom management, I prioritize student success and collaboration with families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary K-3 Teacher
Atlantis Academy of Palm Beaches
, United States
01.2021 - Current
- Advocated for the needs of the students with disabilities.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Prepared, administered, and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes, and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication.
Assistant Director
Daycare Little Steps Academy
, United States
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed and managed a team of 20 employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
- Collaborated with finance department to manage budget and forecast expenses.
- Oversaw the maintenance and updating of organizational databases and records.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Created training materials for new employees on company policies and procedures.
Teacher Assistant
Greenacres Elementary
, United States
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing materials for classroom activities.
- Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Facilitated communication between parents and teachers regarding student progress.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Lead Teacher
Daycare Little Steps Academy
, United States
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
Education
TESOL Master’s Degree - Education
Grand Canyon University
Arizona05-2024
TC Child Care Center Management -
Palm Beach State College
United States01.2020
Bachelor’s Degree of Licentiate in Education - Specialty: Elementary Education
Pepito Tey University
Cuba01.2007
Skills
- Bilingual
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Effective communication
- Special education
- Early childhood education
Training
- TESOL Master’s Degree in progress, 1st year completed
- FLDOE K-3 Certification Test, in progress
- 45 Hours Early Childhood Education
- CDA and Staff Credentials
- VPK Credential Director
- Implementation of the Florida Standards in Preschool Classroom (3 years old to kindergarten)
- Director Credential level II
- Overview CLASS
- (GOLD) Consistency between Teaching Strategies raters mixed age (Infants through Kindergarten)
- Conscious Discipline Courses
Academic Training
- Grand Canyon University, TESOL Master’s Degree
- Palm Beach State College, TC Child Care Center Management, 01/01/20
- Pepito Tey University, Bachelor’s degree of Licentiate in Education, Specialty: Elementary Education, 01/01/07
Certification
FLDOE K-3 Certification Test (in progress).
45 Hours Early Childhood Education
CDA and Staff Credentials
VPK Credential Director
Implementation of the Florida Standards in Preschool Classroom (3 years old to kindergarten)
Director Credential level II
Overview CLASS
(GOLD) Consistency between Teaching Strategies raters mixed age (Infants through Kindergarten)
Conscious Discipline Courses
Timeline
Elementary K-3 Teacher
Atlantis Academy of Palm Beaches
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Director
Daycare Little Steps Academy
01.2018 - 01.2021
Teacher Assistant
Greenacres Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2018
Lead Teacher
Daycare Little Steps Academy
01.2012 - 01.2017
TESOL Master’s Degree - Education
Grand Canyon University
TC Child Care Center Management -
Palm Beach State College
Bachelor’s Degree of Licentiate in Education - Specialty: Elementary Education
Pepito Tey University
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