Hi, I’m
Yolenny Olmeda Marrero
Educator
Fort Worth,PR
Summary
Energetic and passionate educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. As an educator, I am committed to create a safe atmosphere that encourages people to become successful lifetime learners. I consider myself a mentor who continues to collaborate to solve problems, reflect on lessons, and expand knowledge through best practices in professional development and team building. As an Instructional Leader, I truly believe that is important to have a strong education knowledge in all content areas to ensure a wide variety of teaching aids, visuals including technology integration, and differentiation. During this journey as an educator, I've been able to teach K-6 grade levels, all content areas, and High School World Language-Spanish implementing second language strategies and sheltering the instruction.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
2
Languages
Work History
Birdville Independent School DistrictHaltom City, TX
Spanish Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
Birdville Independent School DistrictHaltom City, TX
Instructional Coach
08.2019 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Dual Language Implementation Program Coach ESL Newcomers Language Coach
- Collaborate with colleagues and district leaders to design and develop Dual Language Curriculum Lessons.
- K-5 SLAR Curriculum Writer
- Stay current in knowledge of federal, state, and district policies, procedures, and best practices related to biliteracy and sheltered instruction initiatives
- Work collaboratively with staff to ensure implementation and alignment of the biliteracy program
Birdville Independent School DistrictHaltom City, TX
Elementary Dual Language Teacher
08.2017 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on different countries.
- Served as a model classroom for student-teacher observations.
- Differentiate instructional learning and classroom management to the needs of individuals modifying to their ability for success.
- Instructing reading and writing across the content area for students.
- Provided instruction and tutoring for students ranging from age 6 to 10, reading, writing, and math.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
International Leadership Of TexasNorth Richland Hills, TX
Kindergarten Teacher
08.2016 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Differentiate instructional learning and classroom management to the needs of individuals modifying to their ability for success
- Instructing reading and writing across the content area for students.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Department Of Education Of Puerto RicoCarolina, PR, Puerto Rico
Elementary English Teacher
08.2004 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Department Of Education Of Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR, Puerto Rico
K-3 Teacher
08.2001 - 05.2004
Job overview
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten, and first grade teaching team.
Education
University of Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR
Bachelor of Arts from Education
08.1994 - 02.2003
Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez - Universidad Del EsteCarolina, PR
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
01.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
Collaboration
undefinedAccomplishments
- Supervised team of 108 staff members across 9 schools
- Leaders of Learners Representatives
- Teacher of the year 2016
- Dual Language Textbook Advisory Committee Member
- PR Department of Education- Elementary Interview Committee-
- Campus Presenter Pre-K-5, District Professional Development
- Elementary Mentor Teacher
- President of the Teacher Council, Puerto Rico
Additional Information
- STATE OF TEXAS , Teacher License Bilingual Education (EC-6)
Certification
K-3 Teacher Certification, PR
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Birdville Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Instructional Coach
Birdville Independent School District
08.2019 - 06.2022
Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez - Universidad Del Este
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
01.2018 - 06.2020
Elementary Dual Language Teacher
Birdville Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
International Leadership Of Texas
08.2016 - 06.2017
Elementary English Teacher
Department Of Education Of Puerto Rico
08.2004 - 05.2016
K-3 Teacher
Department Of Education Of Puerto Rico
08.2001 - 05.2004
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts from Education
08.1994 - 02.2003
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