Jennifer Yamanoha

Experience

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  MIND Education

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2011

  Research Assistant for Pilot Program

  September 2009 – December 2009 (Contract Position)November 2010 – February 2011 (Contract Position)• Observed and interacted with preschool students in public school classroom settings at computers • Organized and analyzed data for program research • Consulted to improve software and in-class instructional materials for the development of a preschool mathematics component of the already existing program, ST Math

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  Irvine Unified School District

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Elementary Educator

  Woodbury Elementary School in Irvine• Assumed shared responsibility for a general/differentiated education classroom of 32 students, providing continuity and enhancement of the learning process

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  Hilldale School

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2017

  Elementary Educator

  Fifth Grade Teacher at Hilldale School *private school accredited through N.I.P.S.A.• Assumed full responsibility for an accelerated/differentiated education classroom, facilitating a fast-paced sixth grade curriculum set for multiple subjects while considering accessibility for students younger in ageSecond Grade Teacher at Hilldale School *private school accredited through N.I.P.S.A.• Assumed full responsibility for an accelerated/differentiated education classroom, facilitating a fast-paced third grade curriculum set for multiple subjects, while considering accessibility for students younger in age Show less

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  Jefferson Elementary School District

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

  Elementary Educator

  5th Grade Teacher at Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary3rd Grade Teacher at Woodrow Wilson Elementary• Assumed full responsibility for a general/differentiated education classroom of 32 students, facilitating a shared fifth grade curriculum set for multiple subjects• Assumed full responsibility for a general/differentiated education classroom of 20 students, facilitating a third grade curriculum set for multiple subjects• Provided tier three interventions, and coordinated push-in and pull-out RSP services for students with IEPs and students in tiers one and two. • Taught standards-based learning objectives, differentiated and scaffolded instruction, and research-based strategies• Administered on-going assessments to reflect on student learning, using data to tailor changes for improved outcomes• Encouraged students to take responsibility for their learning and actions to promote intrinsic motivation, better engagement in learning tasks, and incorporation of school values• Fostered a positive, productive, and safe learning environment for all students • Modeled positive behavior and values to develop respect and rapport among students• Participated actively in professional learning communities in order to further my education and collaborate with other teachers and the principal• Communicated openly with parents in an effective and timely manner Show less

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  Just Right Reader

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  Operations Manager at Educational Start-Up

  *Contributed new ideas and reflections for improved products and outcomes.*Researched options for shipping and publishing and established positive working relations with vendors.*Selected books from publishers to meet different interests and leveled needs of subscribers.*Created organizational structures, trainings, and procedures for daily operations and quality control.*Developed supplemental materials for reading toolkits such as monthly reading challenges, reading charts, reading mats, sight word games, and parent guides.*Wrote leveled readers for monthly subscriptions that were branded and published with consistency of style. Show less

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  Hilldale School

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  Math Specialist/ Resource Teacher

  *Provided instructional assistance and resources in Math to support teachers of grades four through eight with an emphasis on Singapore-style strategies*Pulled small groups of students daily with outlying differentiation needs; advanced learning of math at levels from PreAlgebra up through Algebra 2. *Planned and taught project-based learning units with technology integration*Administered on-going assessments to reflect on student learning, using data to tailor changes for improved outcomes Show less

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  CASA (Children's After School Arts)

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  2nd Grade After School Head Teacher

  *Assumed lead responsibility for an after school class of second graders each day *Instructed rotation classes for children of a variety of grades first through fifth on a variety of topics including performance/visual arts, social-emotional skills, and social justice themes like multiculturalism, minority concerns, and inclusivity*Created lessons from a rich drive of personal and online resources, incorporating current trends in pedagogy, and research-based instructional strategies*Took extended learning classes offered through DCYF to continue education*Offered professional development classes on topics such as growth mindset, SEL, and art with subject-integration for CASA teachers*Lead the social media team to offer a variety of program postings on Facebook and Instagram Show less

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  Hilldale School

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  Assistant Vice Principal/ Middle School Math Teacher

  *Provided differentiated instruction and on-going assessments in Math to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in Algebra 1 and Geometry. *Supported the Principal and Vice Principal by implementing Restorative Justice practices with students showing unexpected behavior, setting intervention plans, and tracking progress. *Helped to shape the culture of the school by integrating mindfulness, social-emotional, and social justice themes into daily interactions and making changes to punitive systems and language around them such as detention. *Collaborated with staff on positive weekly recognitions for students stepping up as role models for the community or those making strides in a particular area. *Researched options, organized events and assemblies, and completed any overflow of office tasks to meet the ever-changing needs of the school, during all phases of safe re-entry after COVID including distanced and hybrid learning environments. *Communicated openly and effectively with families, students, teachers, and staff in a warm, team-like, and timely manner.*Participated in professional learning communities like Restorative Justice Circles for professionals through San Mateo County’s Department of Education as well as PD courses on the same material. Show less

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  CHILDREN'S AFTER SCHOOL ARTS (CASA)

  Jan 2022 - now

  Director of Upper School