Experience

Yakima School District

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Jul 2013 - Present

   Planned and implemented lessons according to curriculum and state standards.  Continuously set high expectations for student learning and growth.  Co-planned and co-taught lessons with fellow candidates as well as with core teacher.  Applied classroom management strategies to promote and create a positive classroom culture, an engaging environment and enriched learning atmosphere for each student.  Provided positive behavioral support by using behavior management plans and by assessing individual student needs.  Attended and positively participated in team/staff meetings and training opportunities.  Maintained strict confidentiality of student records.  Demonstrated aptitude for working with students with differing learning abilities, behaviors, attitudes, and cultural needs.  Monitored student progress using diagnostic assessments such as: DIBELS Next, Beginning Diagnostic Decoding Survey, Advanced Diagnostic Decoding Survey, and First Steps in Mathematics.  Interpreting assessment results and revised instruction based on patterns.  Reflect upon student data results and utilized data results to make instructional changes  Engaged in regular communication with parents/guardians, students and other staff regarding students’ needs.  Ensured student files, documentation and other necessary paperwork were up to date and compliant.  Utilized IEP’s, student behavioral plans, and other student information to navigate instruction and student needs.  Designed and conducted formative and summative assessments as needed to gauge student learning. Show less



Employment Security Department

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• WorkSource Specialist II

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2012

  Employment Specialist with the State of Washington. Provided information and guidance to individuals seekng employment and training oppurtunities. Employment Specialist with the State of Washington. Provided information and guidance to individuals seekng employment and training oppurtunities.


OIC of Washington
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• At risk Case Manager

  • Oct 2008 - Nov 2009