Yazmin Serrano
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Dedicated Teacher skilled in early childhood education, classroom management, lesson planning, and creating a safe, nurturing learning environment. Experienced in supporting diverse learners through individualized instruction, classroom activities, and developmental support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project SEARCH Skill Trainer
OSCEOLA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2025 - Current
- Provide individualized support for Project SEARCH interns during the internships at the host business for the interns to acquire competitive and marketable skills.
- Develop task analysis when needed to support the intern to learn and perform tasks to required productivity and quality standards.
- Identify strategies and/or services in coordination with the Project SEARCH instructor and host business staff.
- Learn the host business site culture, rules, and expectations within each department and assist interns to understand and comply.
Instructional ESE K-2
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Teaching exceptional students according to individual education plans following adopted curriculum, instructional methods, and monitoring systems. Provided information for routine inquiries, demonstrating a strong knowledge of organizational processes.
- Planned and delivered standards-based instruction aligned with Florida curriculum.
- Differentiated lessons to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Implemented accommodations and modifications in accordance with IEPs.
- Monitored student progress using formative and summative assessments.
- Collaborated with administrators and families to support student achievement.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student engagement and independence.
Teacher Assistant- Special Education Program
CALIOPE PRIVATE SCHOOL
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Collaborated closely with the general education teacher to tailor lessons and activities for special education students, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Monitored and provided aide to students during lessons, addressing individual learning needs and fostering a positive educational experience.
- Assisted the teacher in administrative tasks, including grading assignments, organizing files, and distributing newsletters to parents, maintaining efficient communication channels.
- Worked as a one-on-one shadow aide with a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, implementing personalized support strategies to enhance the student's academic and social engagement.
Lead Montessori Teacher- Early Childhood Education
MONTESSORI DEL VALLE PRIVATE SCHOOL
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children using the Montessori materials and philosophy.
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, hands-on experiences, etc.)
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments using positive discipline techniques.
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed Montessori curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Universidad del Turabo
Caguas, PR01.2013
Skills
- Student engagement support
- Effective multi-tasking
- Promoting active learning
- Coordination
- Organization
- Planning
- Time management
- Reporting
- Adaptability
- Documentation
- Problem Solving
- Assessment Support
- Confidentiality
- Effective Communication
Certification
- State of Florida Department of Education EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
- Microsoft Office
- Corporation of Working Women (2003), Certification of Montessori Method Teacher Assistant.
- Certified Teacher Assistant from the University of Puerto Rico (2003)
Timeline
Project SEARCH Skill Trainer
OSCEOLA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2025 - Current
Instructional ESE K-2
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2024 - 05.2025
Teacher Assistant- Special Education Program
CALIOPE PRIVATE SCHOOL
08.2011 - 05.2013
Lead Montessori Teacher- Early Childhood Education
MONTESSORI DEL VALLE PRIVATE SCHOOL
08.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Universidad del Turabo