1. YESENIA EZELL
1550 Tucker St, Oakland, CA, 94603 • yesenia.ezell@gmail.com • 407.408.3501
Passionate elementary school teacher with a commitment to life-long education. Eager to maintain a rigorous,
creative and communal classroom environment, engaging students in real-life problem solving. Thrives as a
team member and in leadership roles.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Florida State University August 2014
Bachelor of Science, Family and Child Sciences, Focus: Elementary Education
Florida Temporary Certificate Elementary Education (K-6) Valid through June 2017
California Basic Educational Skills Test Passed April 8, 2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nea Community Learning Center, Alameda, CA • Facilitator, 3rd
-5th
grade August 2016- Present
 Instruct learners in grade 3, 4, and 5 mathematics
 Use content standards and a various resources to design and guide instruction
 Guide 4th grade learners in skills of learning and emotional management
 Work with learners through collaborative and project based learning
 Use technology to communicate with parents and students, assign lessons, and engage learners
Arcola Lake Elementary School, Miami, FL • Teacher, 4th
and 5th
grade February 2015 – June 2016
 2015-2016 Rookie Teacher of the Year
 Instruct students in grade 4 and 5 mathematics, science, and social studies
 Design and implement lesson plans, supplementing text book with resources and innovation
 Collect and analyze student data through summative, formative, and performance-based assessment
 Use differentiated instruction based on data and student needs through individual, small group, and
whole group instruction
 Use technology to communicate with parents and students, assign lessons, and engage students
 Develop multicultural enrichment activities and serve as co-chair of the Multicultural committee
 Worked on a team to move the school grade up from F (2014-2016) to C (2016-1017)
Mickey Mini Miracles Academy, Miami Gardens, FL • Student Intern, then Assistant to Director
May 2014- October 2014
● Regulate daily schedule and materials for teachers
● Operate front desk- processing and organizing student files, delivering and screening correspondence
between parents, staff, and director, guiding prospective parents through registration and enrollment
● Observe and assist teachers in infant, 2 year old, 3 year old, and 4 year old classes
● Conduct research in child development and teaching strategies for practicum coursework
● Tutor math, reading, science and engage in summer camp activities (physical indoor/outdoor
activities, art, music) with students K-5