Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Yinette Mercado

Washingtonville,NY

Summary

Dynamic dual language educator with over 30 years of experience in fostering bilingualism and biliteracy. Proven track record of developing engaging, inclusive, and standards-aligned instructional materials. Expertise in early literacy development and effective language acquisition strategies. Strong ability to build relationships with students, families, and colleagues to enhance academic achievement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Newburgh Enlarged City School District
Newburgh, NY
09.2006 - Current
  • Design and implement thematic, standards-aligned units, integrating language and content areas.
  • Use formative assessments to differentiate instruction and monitor growth.
  • Maintain strong communication with families in both languages through newsletters, conferences, and Class DOJO.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.

Education

Master of Arts - Bilingual Special Education

City College of New York
New York, NY
06-2000

Skills

  • Bilingual communication skills
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Technology integration
  • Family engagement strategies
  • Language development techniques
  • Data analysis

Team collaboration

  • Hands-on activities
  • Language-rich environment

Affiliations

  • Salsa dance classes
  • Pottery classes
  • Bike riding
  • Gym

Accomplishments

  • Founder of the Jacinta Salgado Dual Language scholarship.

Certification

  • New York State Bilingual Certification of Qualification Pre-K-6
  • New York State Special Education Permanent Certification Pre-K-6
  • New York State Education Common Branches Pre-K -6
  • New York State Bilingual Education Certification Other than Elementary

Timeline

Teacher

Newburgh Enlarged City School District
09.2006 - Current

Master of Arts - Bilingual Special Education

City College of New York