Heidi Yamada
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in social-emotional learning and individualized learning strategies, honed across roles at Denver Public Schools and Aurora Public Schools. Excelled in creating supportive environments, significantly enhancing student academic and emotional growth. Skilled in project-based learning, adept at fostering positive reinforcement, and committed to advancing educational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Polaris at Ebert Elementary School
09.2014 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, literacy, and social studies.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
First Grade Teacher
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
07.2011 - 06.2014
- 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.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, literacy, and social studies.
Education
No Degree - Teaching Licensure Program
Metro State University
Denver12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation And Leisure Services
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-1994
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Project-based learning
- Individualized learning
- Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - Colorado Department of Education
- Gifted and Talented Educator Certificate
- Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Certificate
- MLE Level 2 - English Certification Program
- DPS Experience Year 1 and Year 2
Timeline
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Polaris at Ebert Elementary School
09.2014 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
07.2011 - 06.2014
No Degree - Teaching Licensure Program
Metro State University
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation And Leisure Services
Purdue University
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