Yatenzoba Lenguendayen
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Leith Walk Elementary/ Middle Scho
08.2022 - Current
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and health
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Teacher
Springboard
10.2023 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
ESOL Paraeducator /Substitute Teacher
BCPS (Moravia Park, Vanguard Middle School, Leith
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Multingual Support Staff
BCPS –Moravia Park Elementary School #105 and Othe
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Assisted Teachers/ other stakeholders in all aspects of academic operations.
- Serves as a liaison for School/ French community with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), verbal and written interpretation of all school correspondences, assisted in enrollment’s process, counseled in cultural awareness (school policies, attendance, behavior issues, compliance with immunization).
- Support mainstream Teachers of the 5th grade work closely with ESOL Teachers for all grades: coaching ESOL and resident students in reinforcing subjects that are not mastered by the student, following academic progress, graded students ‘work.
- Support staff: assisted in bus and lunch duties, parents/conferences teacher, IEP meeting.
Educator
Refuge Youth Project & Soccer Without Border, BCPS
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Helper Educator
Child Development Center Baltimore City Community
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Education
Master of Arts - MAT Teaching Elementary Education
Loyola University, Maryland
Baltimore, MD06-2026
Associate General Studies - General Studies
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD03-2026
Master of Arts - Business Administration Management
University Paris 8
France12-2003
Skills
-Customer Service - maintain confidential- keep the line of communication with families and students
-Adaptability: knowledge of teaching, implement best practices
-Flexibility : patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Accomplishments
- Oversaw nearly 30 students per class.
- Facilitated new hire by implementing ongoing regular meetings, collaborative planning to support grade level standard
- Taught 30 students over 3 years.
- Improved test scores by 3% by reworking approach.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Bmore.
Certification
- Elementary Education (Grades 1-3) Training -
- Systemic Professional Learning February 13, 2025: MATH Content.MATH.Req.01e Grade 3 NOVICE Reasoning and Modeling with Mathematics, MCAP Prep (Pt 2) AM In-person At Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
- Systemic Professional Learning February 13, 2025: SS Content.SCI/SS.Req.03b 3rd Grade: Advancing Science and Social Studies for All Learners through Curriculum and Instruction PM In-person At Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
- Systemic Professional Learning March 14, 2025: MATH Introduction to Reveal Math - Grade3
- Grade 3 ECT Math PLC Spring 2025
- Systemic Professional Learning Quarter 3 -2024 Science & Social Studies
- Systemic Professional Learning 3rd Grade: Advancing Science and Social Studies for All Learners through Curriculum and Instruction -
- June 2024: Life Science STEM Institute
CAO Summer 2024 Institute
. Professional Learning Supporting English Learners Summer 2020 & ongoing training For multilingualLanguages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Springboard
10.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Leith Walk Elementary/ Middle Scho
08.2022 - Current
ESOL Paraeducator /Substitute Teacher
BCPS (Moravia Park, Vanguard Middle School, Leith
08.2016 - 08.2022
Multingual Support Staff
BCPS –Moravia Park Elementary School #105 and Othe
08.2013 - 06.2016
Educator
Refuge Youth Project & Soccer Without Border, BCPS
06.2012 - 06.2016
Helper Educator
Child Development Center Baltimore City Community
01.2010 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - MAT Teaching Elementary Education
Loyola University, Maryland
Associate General Studies - General Studies
Baltimore City Community College
Master of Arts - Business Administration Management
University Paris 8
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