Yesenia G. Colette
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator from LAUSD, adept in fostering student engagement and critical thinking through innovative teaching methods. Excelled in classroom management and relationship building, significantly enhancing learning environments. Proficient in Spanish, tailored instruction to diverse needs, ensuring equitable success. Renowned for impactful parent-teacher communication and mentoring.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grades K-5
LAUSD
08.1999 - 07.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Master of Arts - Multicultural Literacy
National University
07-2005
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
National University
07-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: French And Spanish
Loyola Marymount University
05-1997
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Small group instruction
- Fluent in Spanish
- Elementary education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher, Grades K-5
LAUSD
08.1999 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Multicultural Literacy
National University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: French And Spanish
Loyola Marymount University
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