Yeaulonne Waters-Bright
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record excelling in instructional strategies and student motivation. Spearheaded project-based learning initiatives, significantly enhancing reading comprehension and mathematics achievement. Cultivated strong relationships with students and parents, fostering an environment conducive to academic and personal growth. Expert in writing instruction, ensuring students' success in core subjects. Focused and dedicated primary school educator with seven years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages five to 12 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Williamsburg James City County Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
2nd and 4th Grade Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Kindergarten and Sixth Grade Student Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL05.2015
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Instructional Strategies
- Reading Comprehension
- Student Motivation
- Writing instruction
- Mathematics Instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Williamsburg James City County Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
2nd and 4th Grade Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
08.2019 - 07.2022
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2019
Kindergarten and Sixth Grade Student Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
08.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakwood University
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