Yvette Angelica Castellanos Scanlon
Chanhassen
Summary
Accomplished educator with expertise in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering critical thinking. At Eastern Carver County Schools, led equity initiatives and enhanced instructional practices. Native Spanish speaker with strong collaboration skills, advocating for diverse communities. Proficient in pedagogical research, driving student success with innovative strategies and a commitment to what is fair, just, and humane.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ML Teacher
Eastern Carver County Schools
Chaska
08.2018 - Current
- Develops engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitates classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking among students.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and tools.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and share resources through co-teaching and professional learning community work
- Participates in building and district Equity leadership team
EL Teacher, grades K-6
Edinbrook Elementary, Osseo Area Schools
Brooklyn Park
09.2012 - 08.2018
- Taught EL students throughout several grade levels through push-in and pull-out models
- Facilitated EL professional learning team meetings
- Used equitable student achievement standards in daily work with students
- Collaborated with grade-level teachers to plan co-taught lessons
- Participated in the site improvement plan team with administrators and building leaders.
- Planned lessons that addressed and met both content objectives and language objectives
- Volunteered for district level writing teams to create curricular units and resources
Elementary Interest Section Leader
MinneTESOL
Minneapolis
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Planned several events tailored to the interest of EL elementary teachers across the state
- Led interest section meeting at the fall MinneTESOL conference
- Created and analyzed survey data distributed to entire interest section
EL Teacher-summer school, grades 6-8
Brooklyn Middle School, Osseo Area Schools
Brooklyn Park
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Taught EL students throughout several grade levels
- Aligned instruction to summer school curriculum and standards
- Planned and facilitated learning activities around community building and language production
- Created nurturing student relationships and fostered an environment of trust, fun, and support
Student Teacher, grades 5-8
Fridley Middle School
Fridley
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Integrated 1B principles of learning in EL instruction
- Taught writing to English language learners at different proficiency levels
- Differentiated instruction to meet student needs
- Volunteered as a Spanish-speaking paraprofessional in an eighth grade math class
- Administered WIDA Access standardized assessments to students of all levels
- Created a motivational learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds and by establishing a positive rapport with students
Students Teacher, grades 9-12
White Bear Lake Area High School
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Collaborated with French dept. to plan and deliver instruction for French II and French III
- Implemented a proficiency-oriented language instruction and assessment approach
- Engaged in student life activities and interacted with parents at school-sponsored events
- Provided scaffolds for students' language learning development
- Adhered to a content-based instruction approach to language teaching
Student Teacher, grade 3 and grade 6
Garden City Elementary School
Brooklyn Center
10.2011 - 12.2011
- Collaborated with classroom teachers in a co-teaching model
- Taught EL students in a push-in and pull-out model from diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds
- Implemented positive classroom management strategies through a responsive classroom approach
- Provided differentiated and daily support for individual students based on their needs
- Created units that focused on reading and writing strategies and practice.
Educational Attainment Fellow
Southwest High School
Minneapolis
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Tutored and assisted as a part of the Area Learning Center and Check and Connect programs
- Provided strategy development and scaffold to students enrolled in an after school credit recovery program through online "moodle classes"
Classroom Teaching Assistant
Minnesota English Language Program
Minneapolis
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Volunteered as a classroom teacher's assistant for an intermediate English as a second language grammar course.
- Interacted and supported international students of varying ages complete class work and activities
- Gave feedback on students' work and recommended ways to improve their skills
- Facilitated classroom activities and tasks by making myself available to the instructor as well as to the students for individual or group questions and/or help.
Education
Masters of Education - Second Languages and Cultures
University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts
MN05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - French Studies, English as a Second Language
University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development
MN05.2011
Skills
- Native Spanish speaker
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Equity advocate, serving diverse communities
- Trained on Restorative Practices
- Time management, strong work-ethic
- Knowledgeable in pedagogical and linguistic research
Certification
Teaching License, Second Languages and Cultures - English as a Second Language (K-12), 05/01/22
Timeline
ML Teacher
Eastern Carver County Schools
08.2018 - Current
Elementary Interest Section Leader
MinneTESOL
01.2014 - 01.2016
EL Teacher-summer school, grades 6-8
Brooklyn Middle School, Osseo Area Schools
01.2014 - 01.2016
EL Teacher, grades K-6
Edinbrook Elementary, Osseo Area Schools
09.2012 - 08.2018
Student Teacher, grades 5-8
Fridley Middle School
03.2012 - 05.2012
Students Teacher, grades 9-12
White Bear Lake Area High School
01.2012 - 03.2012
Student Teacher, grade 3 and grade 6
Garden City Elementary School
10.2011 - 12.2011
Educational Attainment Fellow
Southwest High School
01.2011 - 05.2011
Classroom Teaching Assistant
Minnesota English Language Program
09.2010 - 12.2010
Masters of Education - Second Languages and Cultures
University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts - French Studies, English as a Second Language
University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development