Yaritzi Nunez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate primary school teacher for 7 years in urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement within the classroom and amongst school staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Polaris Charter Academy
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Reading Content Lead
KIPP Academy, Reading Content School
Chicago, IL
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading instruction across 3 grade levels (Text Study and Guided Reading)
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents
- Provided professional development training monthly to educate staff on high leverage reading techniques to promote student growth.
Teacher/Grade Level
KIPP Academy
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials
- Designed and used weekly assessments to monitor student learning outcomes
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students
- Established and updated objectives and tools for grade level team in order to enhance operations and increase student mastery to 90%.
Elementary Teacher
CICS Avalon
Chicago, IL
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Developed and executed lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of an integrated classroom
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Chicago, ILBachelor of Arts - Political Science and Government / Spanish
Howard University
WashingtonSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Project Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Polaris Charter Academy
07.2022 - Current
Reading Content Lead
KIPP Academy, Reading Content School
07.2021 - 07.2022
Teacher/Grade Level
KIPP Academy
07.2019 - 07.2022
Elementary Teacher
CICS Avalon
07.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Government / Spanish
Howard University
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