Years of experience in education
Yolanda Hooks
Teacher
Baker City,OR
Summary
I am a retired elementary school teacher. I specialized in early education and thoroughly enjoy watching the students' eyes sparkle as they learn a new concept.
While I am retired, I still have much to give to our students. Substituting not only helps the the students, but it als helps me feel needed. It's a win-win situation
Overview
28
28
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Earlimart Elementary School District
01.2018 - Current
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Strengthened parent-teacher communication through proactive outreach via conferences, phone calls, and email updates on student progress.
- Contributed to school-wide improvements in standardized test scores by aligning lesson plans with curriculum standards and objectives.
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Earlimart School District
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating creative teaching strategies and hands-on learning activities.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to promote good behavior and improve classroom management as well as developing a happy learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, as well as through classroom observations, adapting instruction for classroom. small groups, and individual needs thus improving overall performance.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students to further develop their social skills and build confidence in their abilities.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Utilized differentiated instruction methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students received the support needed for success.
- Incorporated multicultural perspectives into lessons, promoting inclusivity and cultural awareness among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers through Math Talks. This helped them reason and communicate how they processed and solved a mathematical problem.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers as shown in Number Talks and daily writing journals.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers and writers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness, decoding skills and daily journal writing where they practiced drawing and phonetic writing.
Kindergarten Teacher
Earlimart School District
08.2006 - 06.2010
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, classroom observations and through their daily journal writing to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate consequences and /or rewards.
1st Grade Teacher
Earlimart School District
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating age-appropriate literature and engaging activities.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop long term goals and weekly lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing successful teaching strategies and classroom management tips.
- Implemented individualized learning plans for students with unique needs, ensuring their academic progress and success.
Bilingual Teacher
Tamarack Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Improved language proficiency by incorporating engaging activities and real-world examples in lessons. They learned to read in Spanish and by the end of the year they were also reading in English.
- Developed strong rapport with students, resulting in a positive learning environment and increased student participation.
- Addressed individual learning needs through differentiated instruction, leading to higher student achievement levels.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
- Monitored student progress in both [Subject] growth and [Language] fluency.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Increased students' understanding of [Language] through teaching in various languages.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA 09.2005 - 05.2006
Credential - Credential Program
Cal State TEACH
Fresno, CA05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Cal State Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2003
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of Sequoias
Visalia, CA06.2001
GED -
Delano High School
Delano, CA03.1979
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Implementation
- Instructional Technology
- Middle School Education
- Smart Board Technology
- Safety Awareness
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student Records Management
- IEP Understanding
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Behavior Management
- Student Tutoring
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational Strategies
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Google Classroom
- Classroom Management
- Lecturing and Teaching
- Client Satisfaction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Teacher Observation
- Dietary Needs
- Cultural Awareness
- Classroom Monitoring
- Educational Enrichment
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Student Needs Assessments
- Fine Motor Skills
- Digital Tools
- Compliance
- Discipline
- Reporting
I draw and paint using different media as well as recycling and upgrading furniture..
I like to sketch. I dabble in water colors and oil painting. I also do acrylic paint pouring projects.
I use a variety of techniques to decorate planting pots (decoupage, acrylic painting, markers, stamping, applying air dry clay molds, etc.)
I use the above techniques to also recycle, upgrade and turn old unwanted furniture into artsy useful pieces.
I utilize my love for art to teach students how to follow directions as I do a step by step drawing lesson. I also use these lessons for ELD since this helps the students learn directionality, size, shapes, colors, etc.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Earlimart Elementary School District
01.2018 - Current
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Earlimart School District
08.2010 - 06.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Earlimart School District
08.2006 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Education
Point Loma Nazarene University
09.2005 - 05.2006
1st Grade Teacher
Earlimart School District
08.2005 - 06.2007
Bilingual Teacher
Tamarack Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2005
Credential - Credential Program
Cal State TEACH
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Cal State Fresno
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of Sequoias
GED -
Delano High School
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