Yesenia Jaimes
Katy,TX
Summary
Dedicated teaching assistant with a strong focus on bilingual communication and collaboration. Committed to fostering children's social and emotional development while maintaining an organized learning environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Sundown Elementary
Katy, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development through structured play.
- Maintained organized classroom environment to enhance learning experiences.
- Collaborated with educators to monitor student progress and behavior.
- Engaged with students during group activities, fostering teamwork and social skills.
ESL Paraprofessional
Sundown Elementary
Katy, TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing ESL lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Supported individual and small group instruction to enhance language acquisition for English learners.
- Utilized educational technology tools to reinforce language skills and engage students effectively.
- Collaborated with classroom staff to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Worked one-on one with newcomer students to provide extra instructional time in reinforcing concepts being taught in the classroom.
- Served on a rotational basis at the EL (English Learner) testing center.
Kindergarten Teacher
Kaiser Elementary
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student participation and learning.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, providing tailored support as needed.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address individual student needs and promote development.
- Designed creative activities that encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Adapted teaching strategies based on diverse learning styles to accommodate all students effectively.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
ESL Paraprofessional
Hawthorne Elementary
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Facilitated communication between non-English speaking students and classroom activities, promoting inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement educational activities that meet the needs of ESL students.
- Worked with both ESL and Newcomer (Bilingual) students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills.
- Assisted both ESL and Newcomer (Bilingual) students by clarifying and simplifying complex concepts presented by the classroom teacher.
- Provided interpretation services for parent conferences, translated documents, and provided support on phone calls for Spanish-speaking families.
ESL Paraprofessional
Sequoyah Elementary
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement educational activities that meet the needs of ESL students.
- Assisted in developing IEP's (Individual Education Plans for ESL students according to their unique academic needs.
- Worked with both ESL and Newcomer (Bilingual) students individually and in small groups, reinforcing skills.
- Assisted both ESL and Newcomer (Bilingual) students by clarifying and simplifying complex concepts presented by the teacher.
- Provided interpretation services for parent conferences, translated documents, and provided support on phone calls for Spanish-speaking families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK05-2015
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Creativity and innovation
- Instructional support
- Instructional materials preparation
- Bilingual communication
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Small group instruction
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Multitasking
- Organizational and planning skills
Certification
- Oklahoma Teacher Certification
- Oklahoma General Education Test, Subject Area Test, and Professional Teacher Exam.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Sundown Elementary
08.2025 - Current
ESL Paraprofessional
Sundown Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Kaiser Elementary
01.2021 - 05.2021
ESL Paraprofessional
Hawthorne Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2020
ESL Paraprofessional
Sequoyah Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern Nazarene University