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Yvette Cerbone

Yvette Cerbone

Newnan,GA

Summary

Dedicated Social Studies Teacher well-versed in mentoring and tutoring students to promote academic success. Adept at creating effective lesson plans to help students master the material. Detail-oriented and insightful with over twenty years' expertise in secondary education.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

Work History

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Ardrey Kell High School
Charlotte , North Carolina
2008.12 - 2022.06
  • Taught Advanced Placement United States History with a 90% pass rate on College Board examination, 2012 – 2022. Increased course enrollment by 200% since 2012
  • Subject Team Leader, AP Social Studies 2018-2022; Civics & Economics, 2012 – 2016; World History, 2010 – 2012; Psychology 2008-2010
  • Developed on-line & hybrid instruction course utilizing Canvas Learning Management System, 2019-2022
  • Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children
  • Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
  • Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Advised Homeroom, four-year SEL cohort, 2012-2022
  • Mentored provisional licensed Social Studies Teachers for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, 2010-2022

Advanced Placement Coach (2021-2022)

  • Worked directly with principal and school administration to improve instruction and student achievement.
  • Supervised 33 Advanced Placement teachers to improve instructional practice focusing on utilization of high-quality texts, facilitation of conceptual understanding, analytical thinking, and student engagement.
  • Co-led initiative to increase enrollment of underrepresented student populations in Advanced Placement courses through Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) program, expanded the number of AP courses offered including AP Seminar, and redesigned AP Calculus AB schedule to include more instructional days & personnel.
  • Conducted weekly informal observations as part of the Instructional Leadership Team.
  • Designed on-site professional staff development of district initiatives focused on implementation of Core Action Indicators and equitable instructional practices.

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Aquinas High School
Bronx , NY
2003.09 - 2004.06
  • Facilitated student success and academic growth through implementation of Global History, Economics, and Sociology curriculums.
  • Mentored, tutored and instructed students after school and during planning times in preparation for NYs Regents Global History examinations
  • Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
  • Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.

8th Grade Social Studies & ELA Teacher

Stevens Cooperative School
Hoboken , NJ
2002.09 - 2003.06
  • ·Developed a Social Studies curriculum investigating democracy as it relates to the civic development of the United States, a primary resource-based study directed toward understanding the ever-changing concept of citizen throughout American history
  • Designed English Language Arts curriculum to promote strong verbal and written communication skills by developing language usage and expression through a writers’ workshop format
  • Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
  • Evaluated students' academic performance, social development and behavior.
  • Coordinated high school application process and prepared students for the Independent Schools Entrance Examination and Cooperative Examination for Catholic High Schools

Middle School Teacher

Holy Cross School
Bronx , NY
1998.09 - 2002.06
  • Taught a two-year 7th & 8th grade Social Studies program surveying American History from the colonial to the modern era (2000-2002)
  • Developed English Language Arts program that surveyed Young Adult Literature focusing on reading comprehension and critical analysis of language and genre (2000-2002)
  • Coordinated high school application process and prepared students for the Independent Schools Entrance Examination and Cooperative Examination for Catholic High Schools
  • Taught 5th grade homeroom of 25 students, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Religious Studies (1998-2000)
  • Served as the department chairperson, for grades 4th-6th (1999–2000); grades 7th & 8th (2000-2001)
  • Founded the Holy Cross School Service Club for students in 6th through 8th grade to provide assistance to the school and local community (1999)

Education

Master of Arts - Secondary Social Studies Education, 7-12

Fordham University
New York, NY
02.2002

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies & Philosophy

Fordham University
The Bronx, NY
05.1996

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Lecturing and Leading Discussions
  • Relationship Building
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Parent and Guardian Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Google Classroom
  • Canvas Learning Management System

Certification

  • Georgia Educator Certificate Standard Professional Teaching, L5; 6-12 in Behavioral Science, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science (2023-2027)
  • National Board Certified Teacher, Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Social Studies -History (2015-2025)
  • State of North Carolina Standard Professional License, Social Studies grades 9-12 and Middle Grades Social Studies 6-9 (2008-2023)
  • Permanent Public School Teacher Certificate, University of the State of New York Education Department (2003)

Affiliations

  • 2022 Teacher of the Year, Ardrey Kell High School
  • 2020 North Carolina History Teacher of the Year, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
  • 2020 Mecklenburg County History Teacher of the Year, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
  • College Board Advanced Placement Exam Reader, 2017-present
  • College Board Advanced Placement Mentor for United States History, 2016-2017
  • STEM Foundation at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Instructor for Advanced Placement Review Workshops, 2016-2022
  • Women's Field Hockey Coach, Ardrey Kell High School

Timeline

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Ardrey Kell High School
2008.12 - 2022.06

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Aquinas High School
2003.09 - 2004.06

8th Grade Social Studies & ELA Teacher

Stevens Cooperative School
2002.09 - 2003.06

Middle School Teacher

Holy Cross School
1998.09 - 2002.06

Master of Arts - Secondary Social Studies Education, 7-12

Fordham University

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies & Philosophy

Fordham University
  • Georgia Educator Certificate Standard Professional Teaching, L5; 6-12 in Behavioral Science, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science (2023-2027)
  • National Board Certified Teacher, Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Social Studies -History (2015-2025)
  • State of North Carolina Standard Professional License, Social Studies grades 9-12 and Middle Grades Social Studies 6-9 (2008-2023)
  • Permanent Public School Teacher Certificate, University of the State of New York Education Department (2003)
Yvette Cerbone