Yolanda Goycoolea
Somerton,AZ
Summary
A dynamic educator with extensive experience at Somerton Middle School, specializing in ELD/ELA instruction. Focused on student engagement, enhancing language proficiency through tailored lesson plans, and incorporating effective teaching strategies. Possessing strong classroom management and technology integration skills to foster a positive learning environment, ensuring student success and parental involvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA/ELD Teacher
Somerton Middle School
08.2005 - 05.2023
- Taught English language and literature to junior high students, fostering growth for both English and Spanish fluent students
- Translated educational materials and communications for non-English-speaking families, ensuring accurate and culturally sensitive messaging for parent-teacher communications and reports
- Developed customized lesson plans to teach complex English grammar and vocabulary, ensuring clear communication and understanding, skills directly transferable to legal translation
- Worked with ESL students to improve language proficiency in English, particularly in reading comprehension, writing, and verbal communication
First Grade Teacher
Orange Grove Elementary School
Somerton, AZ
07.2024 - 05.2025
English Teacher
Somerton Adult Education
08.2006 - 08.2020
- Designed and taught comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for Spanish-speaking adult learners, focusing on speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills
- Conducted regular assessments to track student progress and provide tailored support to address individual learning needs
- Facilitated interactive activities and real-world scenarios to improve students' practical communication skills for the workplace and daily life
Education
Bachelors - Spanish, Linguistics
San Diego State University
Calexico, California01.2004
Skills
- Bilingual Fluency – English and Spanish
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Student assessment
- Parental engagement
- Technology integration
- Academic record keeping
- Clear and effective communication
- Active listening
- Empathy and patience
- Positive reinforcement
- Able to maintain a neutral and objective stance
- High attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management
- Tech proficiency with Microsoft programs, Windows, PCs, Apple Programs, and Google
Certification
- Adult Education
- Secondary Education
- Structured English Immersion
- CPR/First Aid
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Orange Grove Elementary School
07.2024 - 05.2025
English Teacher
Somerton Adult Education
08.2006 - 08.2020
ELA/ELD Teacher
Somerton Middle School
08.2005 - 05.2023
Bachelors - Spanish, Linguistics
San Diego State University
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