Yolanda Smith
Wylie,TX
Summary
Dynamic General Education Teacher from Dallas Independent School District, DISD, excelling in curriculum development and effective classroom management. Leveraged peer collaboration and specialized reading interventions to significantly enhance literacy rates. Demonstrated exceptional ability in fostering student support and engagement, tailoring instruction to diverse learning styles for improved academic performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2014 - Current
- .Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Boosted literacy rates among struggling readers by incorporating targeted reading interventions into daily instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, ensuring consistency in the curriculum across subject areas.
- Taught 4 years of multi-grade classes. Third and fourth grade Math and Science as well first and second grade self-contained
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General And Special Education
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12-2013
Associate of Arts - Special Education And 4-8
Richland College
Dallas, TX06-2011
Skills
- Peer collaboration
- Effective Classroom Management
- Relationship building
- Effective Parent Engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Progress monitoring
- Student support
- Progress assessment
- Performance management
- Curriculum development
- Multitasking strength
- Special education
Certification
I am EC-12 Special Education certified, ESl certified, Literacy Cadre certified and EC-6
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2014 - Current
I am EC-12 Special Education certified, ESl certified, Literacy Cadre certified and EC-6
Bachelor of Arts - General And Special Education
Texas Woman's University
Associate of Arts - Special Education And 4-8
Richland College
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