Yvonne Yates
Holly Springs,NC
Summary
Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Thales Academy
Cary, North Carolina
07.2024 - Current
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Implemented daily routines enhancing children's independence and self-regulation.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective learning activities.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Employed effective instructional strategies such as scaffolding, cooperative learning, questioning techniques, and direct instruction.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development goals.
- Managed classroom behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques effectively.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and tailor instruction.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress both academically and socially.
Classroom Teacher
Gold Trail School, Gold Trail USD
Placerville, CA
06.2015 - 06.2023
- 5th Grade English & History, 4/5 Combo , 4th Grade Self Contained, 5th Grade ELA & 7th Grade English & History, Designed, planned and implemented all classroom instruction according to California State Standards
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
GATE / Enrichment Program Coordinator
Gold Trail Union School District
Placerville, CA
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Planned, organized, managed, recruited and oversaw thirteen plus GATE / Enrichment Programs for the
- District: Grades 1st-8th
- Composed and presented all proposals for funding and execution of all GATE / Enrichment Programs for the District: Grades 1st-8th
- Planned, Organized, Managed, and Oversaw all GATE Testing and Qualification of students both new to district and current ,once annually each school year.
Education
Certified GATE Instructor - Education of The Gifted And Talented
UC San Diego Extension Course
Remote07.2020
Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) Certified -
01.2014
CLAD -
UC San Diego Extensions
01.2014
Clear Credential-Teacher Education Classes -
National University
01.2010
Teaching Credential
California State University, Hayward
Hayward, CA06.1993
B.A. - Liberal Arts
California State University
01.1992
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Creative and Resourceful
- Student-Centered Learning
- Multimedia Integration
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Thales Academy
07.2024 - Current
GATE / Enrichment Program Coordinator
Gold Trail Union School District
08.2019 - 08.2021
Classroom Teacher
Gold Trail School, Gold Trail USD
06.2015 - 06.2023
Certified GATE Instructor - Education of The Gifted And Talented
UC San Diego Extension Course
Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) Certified -
CLAD -
UC San Diego Extensions
Clear Credential-Teacher Education Classes -
National University
Teaching Credential
California State University, Hayward
B.A. - Liberal Arts
California State University