Open To Work
Yolanda Bediako
Kansas City
Summary
Insightful Math Interventionist specializing in diagnostic assessment and individualized instruction planning. Achieved significant improvements in student performance through data-driven teaching strategies and effective communication. Compassionate professional in special education, focused on creating engaging learning experiences for middle school students with disabilities, utilizing IEP development and adaptive learning technologies. Dynamic education specialist proficient in data analysis and targeted instructional strategies. Focused on enhancing foundational math skills through individualized interventions and collaborative teaching methods, committed to fostering student growth and achievement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Math Interventionist K-2
Hogan Prep Elementary School
Kansas City
07.2023 - Current
- Developed targeted math interventions for diverse student needs.
- Designed engaging lesson plans focusing on foundational math skills.
- Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce math concepts effectively.
- Worked one-on-one with struggling students to shore up learning in specific skills and concepts.
- Collaborated with teachers to refine instructional strategies and resources, improving student engagement.
- Monitored and assessed students' math skills with progress tools, guiding targeted interventions for individual growth.
- Implemented assessments to evaluate student understanding and growth.
- Conducted periodic assessments to measure student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies, including hands-on activities and technology projects, to actively engage students in foundational math skills.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform intervention adjustments.
- Consulted regularly with classroom teachers regarding curriculum decisions related to mathematics instruction.
- Analyzed assessment results from standardized tests such as MAP Growth Math Assessments or SBAC Mathematics Assessments.
- Participated in professional development activities related to mathematics instruction methods and new technologies.
Math and Reading Interventionist K-4
Hope Leadership Academy
Kansas City
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Implemented targeted strategies to improve student literacy skills.
- Facilitated small group sessions to enhance reading comprehension and fluency.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust interventions.
- Designed individualized reading intervention plans for diverse student needs.
- Developed engaging materials to foster a love of reading among students.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's reading development.
- Assisted classroom teachers in adapting instruction materials to meet the needs of special education students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices in literacy instruction.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current in literacy education trends.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Kansas
Overland Park, KS12-2010
Graduate Certificate - T.E.S.O.L
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12-2005
Master of Arts - Bilingual-Bicultural Education And Elementary Ed
Columbia University Teachers College
New York, NY12-1992
Skills
- Targeted interventions
- Curriculum design
- Student assessment
- Instructional techniques
- Literacy skill development
- Curriculum modification
- Learning environment control
- Data analysis
- data interpretation
- Collaborative learning
- Critical analysis
- Developing interventions
- Student progress assessment
- Curriculum collaboration
- Small group instruction
- Special education support
- Professional development participation
- Progress monitoring
- Engagement strategies
- Student motivation
- Error analysis
- Number sense
- Special education
- Real-world applications
- Pattern recognition
- Instructional strategies
- Diagnostic assessment
- Logical reasoning
- Abstract reasoning
- Learning disability support
- Math manipulatives
- Active listening
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multicultural education
- Interpersonal communication
- Cognitive development
- Math intervention
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Lifetime Certification Special Education K-12
Timeline
Math Interventionist K-2
Hogan Prep Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Math and Reading Interventionist K-4
Hope Leadership Academy
11.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Kansas
Graduate Certificate - T.E.S.O.L
Kansas State University
Master of Arts - Bilingual-Bicultural Education And Elementary Ed
Columbia University Teachers College