YOLANDA BELTRAN
St Paul,MN
Summary
Dedicated Kindergarten Teacher with extensive experience in developing engaging and supportive learning environments. Proven ability to enhance student creativity and individual progress, resulting in improved classroom engagement. Expertise in fostering collaboration among students and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Committed to continuous professional growth to further advance educational outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools
St. Paul, MN
09.2024 - Current
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
- Prepared students for state required achievement assessments.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through problem solving exercises.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
5th Grade Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools
St. Paul, MN
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Assessed student progress through formal and informal assessments.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development projects.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Implemented various assessment tools such as quizzes or exams.
- Assessed student progress by grading tests, assignments and papers.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Substitute Teacher
Teachers On Call
W. St. Paul, MN
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in the teacher's lesson plans.
- Delivered educational lessons aligned with the teacher's instructions.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to the primary teacher.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Requested as a substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
- Fostered environments tailored to student maturity levels and interests.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet the needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Community Liaison
ISD 197 Public Schools
W. St. Paul, MN
01.2015 - 03.2022
- Provided community education about local medical facilities, hospice care, and resources to support students and families.
- Handled research and administrative tasks to support community outreach and program initiatives.
- Build relationships with existing and potential referral sources, identify new partners, uncover untapped opportunities, and raise brand awareness.
- Manage the relationship and serve as a liaison between District 197 schools and the community to further the academic success of students.
- Assist counselors, therapists, administrators, law enforcement, and teachers in meeting the various needs of identified students and families.
- Implement community-based projects under the direction of the school principal.
- Reduce student truancy by 5% by cultivating and managing relationships with students and families.
- Assisted with attendance, home visits, student sessions, and teacher collaboration.
- Coordinate logistics for the entire student population, assessing outstanding needs, and connecting them to the appropriate community resource.
- Establish and maintain communication between families and school faculty, reducing complaints, increasing safety, and improving student participation in enrichment programs.
ESL Instructional Assistant
ISD Public Schools
W. St. Paul, MN
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Create processes and procedures enabling ESL teachers and classroom instructors to leverage the resources available for ELLs.
- Document and monitor instructional services, reporting on any gaps that require attention.
- Facilitate the orientation of new ESL students.
- Make home visits when necessary to accompany school staff or home health providers.
- Remain on call for short-term crisis situations involving ESL students.
- Improve academic performance by 30% (year-over-year testing) by assisting students with lesson assignments (e.g., translating instructions, modifying lessons, pre-teaching, etc.), conceptual explanations, and good study techniques.
- Collaborate with ESL teachers to identify, enable, and coach ELL students who experience learning difficulties, addressing needs that are both knowledge- and environment-related.
- Foster professional relationships with students, encouraging them to remain vigilant with respect to pursuing educational goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-2007
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Patience
- Behavior management
- Staff collaboration
- Classroom management
- Documentation and reporting
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Positive reinforcement
- Multicultural education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom organization
- Elementary education
- Lesson planning
- Emotional support
- Technology integration
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools
11.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Teachers On Call
03.2022 - 11.2023
Community Liaison
ISD 197 Public Schools
01.2015 - 03.2022
ESL Instructional Assistant
ISD Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of North Dakota
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