Andrea Yanez

Objective
Looking to use my experience and knowledge to work cooperatively with educators that are passionate about providing
experiences for students centered on best practices and life-long learning. Motivated to create and maintain a culture of
collaboration, trust, respect and dedication for student achievement.

Experience
Cypress Ridge High School
English IV Teacher September 2018 – May 2019
● Conduct individualized tutorial sessions for students with academic deficiencies; determines what skill areas
require additional assistance
● Provide non-classroom, academic instruction to students on an individual or small-group basis for proactive or
remedial purposes
● Maintain all records required to document students’ attendance and academic progress
● Participate in training and development sessions to improve practices and techniques
Stay Ahead of the Game! LLC
Academic Coach September 2017 – September 2018
● Assess students’ skills and teach life skills along with comprehensive curriculum
● Review and revise students’ syllabus and create a skill-based program
● Assist and provide resources to students to practice skills required for classwork
● Develop strategies to break difficult tasks into smaller more achievable steps for students
● Promote use of consistent instructional framework along with providing assistance in handling research-based
strategies
● Assist students with organization, time management, and academic questions with being capable of providing
constructive feedback
Epps Island Elementary School - KLEIN ISD
Long-term/Building Substitute August 2016 - May 2017
● Developed lesson plans for various subjects in accordance with plans left by previous teacher for grades K-5th
and special education students
● Remained available for long term substitution needs in various classrooms
● Recorded student grades and provided feedback
● Encouraged student participation and provided individual or Response to Intervention (RTI) instruction as
necessary
● Responded to inquiries from students and parents in a respectful manner regarding grades and positive
behavior

Education
University of Houston – Main Campus January 2018 - Present
Pending: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Learning, Design, and Technology
Cumulative GPA: 3.67
University of Houston – Downtown Graduated May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minors in Sociology and Gender Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.68
● Graduated Magna Cum Laude
● Dean’s List: Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, and Spring 2016
● Vice President of Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology
● Membership Outreach Chair for the National Society of Leadership and Success
● Special project: Research with Dr. Mohsen Mobasher on the impact of gender in different countries
● Special project: Research with Dr. Travis Crone on social power and risks

Skills
● Bilingual in Spanish and effective communication skills with diverse populations
● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
● Organizational, interpersonal, technical, research, and teaching skills