Yolanda Gallego-Rector

• Implemented lesson plans to ensure continuity of education across various subjects.
• Developed and maintained rapport with students, enhancing engagement and participation.
• Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
• Facilitated group activities that promoted teamwork and social skills among students.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.

• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning and spotlight presentations.
• Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
• Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
• Created conducive learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
• Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.

• Grade coursework assignments, quizzes, and tests and record through online reporting system Canvas for INT 310 & 311, History of Interior Design.
• Support lead instructor in presenting lectures and weekly lesson for efficient engagement and delivery.
• Participate in lesson planning by creating and implementing weekly in-class assignments in collaboration with instructor.
• Assist in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation during class and proctoring tests.
• Provide student support through tutoring, mentoring, and conferences, as necessary.

• Implement prepared lessons for assigned content areas and Adult Basic Education Success Seminar.
• Apply multimedia strategies that facilitated learning and boost student engagement.
• Prepare students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
• Teach program participants on writing professional documents.
• Advise students on career decisions, hiring and employment guidance, and preparing for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Provide individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
• Collaborate with other faculty to assess and ensure students’ successful forward progress.

• Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
• Educate patrons about library policies and procedures, catalogs and automated information system, and answer other frequently ask questions in-person and by phone.
• Conduct collection upkeep by sorting, shelving, shelf-reading, filing, transferring and retrieving library items using the LCCN classification system
• Process new materials such as journals, periodicals, and magazines and retrieve as necessary for binding.
• Closely monitored front desk visitors to maintain secure and clean environment.

• Supervise classes and record student attendance for the semester.
• Grade assignments, written segments of tests, and recorded all grades online in Blackboard.
• Provide student support through tutoring, mentoring, and conferences, as necessary.
• Teach class as necessary when requested by lead instructor.
• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

• Lead the implementation of the Community & Parent Empowerment (COMPAR) program nationwide
• Direct the development of the annual strategic plan and the annual evaluation of the plan’s effectiveness
• Supervise and appraise officers’ training and development performance to ensure program standards
• Conduct monthly staff meetings with COMPAR regional officers
• Prepare, manage, and administer approvals and payments for program’s expenses
• Create and collect research surveys and analyze data for service delivery quotas, quarterly and yearly
• Compose an annual report for the unit and distribute to stakeholders ( UNICEF and Government of Belize).

• Operated and monitored testing equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
• Conducted thorough inspections of products to identify defects and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
• Trained new operators on testing protocols, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.

• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
• Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
• Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
• Assessed student performance using various evaluation methods to ensure comprehension.

Dynamics of Culture on House Design in Tropical Applications

Applied Project: An Exploration in Designing an Affordable, Portable, Student Study Space for Application in a Low-income Setting

*As an Executive MBA, a mandatory management position was a requirement to apply and hold during course of program in lieu of a capstone project.

**Collective work on the Furniture Industry in Belize.

Ten weeks of supervised and independent teaching of English Language and English Literature lessons to two classes of high school seniors at Muffles High School.

• Dean's List, Spring 1994
• Member of Yearbook Club
• Member of Student Orientation Committee
• Member of UB Pan Tempers (Commencing Steele Drum Band)