Yolanda Young
GLEN BURNIE,Maryland
Summary
Upbeat classroom teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Prince George's Public Schools
Upper Malboro, Maryland
08.2017 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom from 20 to 25 students
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Provided Professional Development to school staff on iReady
- Tutored small group of students in Lexia after school program
Long Term Substitute
Charles County Public Schools
La Plata , Maryland
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-5, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Charles County Public Schools
La Plata , Maryland
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom for 25 to 30 students.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught Summer School
2/3, 3/4, 3rd Grade Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
Upper Malboro, Maryland
07.2001 - 06.2005
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Home Day Care Provider
Self Employed
Waldorf , Maryland
01.2006 - 07.2009
- Balanced children's days between play, instruction and rest with well-designed schedules.
- Documented children's' daily activities for parents and discussed trends to identify any necessary interventions.
- Kept children safe and secure in different environments with diligent monitoring and effective management strategies.
- Crafted nutritious meals and kept lots of fresh fruit and vegetables on hand to prevent unhealthy snacking.
- Promoted good social skills by helping children work through conflicts and leading many collaborative games.
- Changed diapers of very young children and assisted older kids with bathroom requirements.
- Offered children numerous opportunities throughout each week to get sunshine and exercise in yard and at local parks.
- Built early learning skills such as color and shape recognition with hands-on activities.
- Managed home environment to keep areas clean, organized and free of safety hazards.
- Treated basic first aid needs such as cleaning and bandaging minor cuts.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Offered top-notch care to 6+ children at once, ranging in age from 3 months to 10 years old.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2001
Some College (No Degree) - RELA Graduate Level Coursework
Grand Canyon University
ArizonaSome College (No Degree) - REKA Graduate Courses
Trinity University
Washington, DCSkills
- Safety awareness
- Activity Planning
- Relationship building
- Technology integration
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, &Excel
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Elementary education
- Group and individual instruction
- Standardized tests
- Proficient in LETRS, LEXIA , VOYAGER & IReady
Certification
- LETRS Training
Timeline
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Prince George's Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Long Term Substitute
Charles County Public Schools
01.2015 - 06.2017
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Charles County Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2014
Home Day Care Provider
Self Employed
01.2006 - 07.2009
2/3, 3/4, 3rd Grade Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
07.2001 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bowie State University
Some College (No Degree) - RELA Graduate Level Coursework
Grand Canyon University
Some College (No Degree) - REKA Graduate Courses
Trinity University