YESENIA HERRERA

10 Dell Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136

857-719-4033 yesenia924@gmail.com
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
M.Ed. in Moderate Disabilities Individually Designed Program: ESL/Bilingual Education Expected May 2017
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
BA Psychology May 2015
Elementary 1-6 Initial Licensure, SEI endorsement March 2016
The Department of Early Education and Care
Qualified Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher October 31, 2014

AWARDS
Diana A. Rottenberg Davis Memorial Endowment Prize May 15, 2015
Awarded by Brandeis University to a senior who is a talented teacher education student

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Amigos School, Cambridge Public Schools, Cambridge, MA September 2015 Present
Paraprofessional
Support social emotional learning in and outside the classroom in English and Spanish
Provide math, literacy, science, and social studies instructional support in English and Spanish
Learn more about teaching for biliteracy and best practices in Dual-Language teaching
Complete administrative tasks such as copying, filing, organizing
Communicate with parents and families about classroom events, children, community news
Collaborate in the TWI (Two-Way Immersion) committee in developing a working definition for TWI at
the Amigos school
Lemberg Childrens Center, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Teacher Assistant January 2012 August 2015
Assisted the teachers with teaching infant, toddler, and preschool children ages 9 weeks 5 years
Played games and facilitated activities with children
Helped children with simple tasks to ensure their safety
Administrative Assistant August 2011 December 2011
Maintained the office by answering the phone, making copies, editing the website, updating COR (Child
Observation Record)
Sarah Greenwood School, Boston Public Schools, Dorchester, MA
Student Teacher September 2014 May 2015
Prepared and led lesson plans for 50 1st grade students in Spanish using Literacy Collaborative based on
Fountas & Pinnells research and Investigations for math
Developed a positive and cooperative classroom environment
Provided various learning supports for students such as visuals, movements, songs, art
Received training in Literacy Collaborative
Managed challenging behavior for effective learning in the classroom
BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life), East Boston, MA July 2013 August 2013
Summer Teacher Assistant
Prepared and led lesson plans and activities for 20 5th grade ELLs
Assisted the teachers with teaching English, Math, and Science
The Steppingstone Academy, Milton, MA
Teacher Assistant June 2010 August 2010
Learned to teach math from a mentor teacher
Reviewed homework with middle school scholars, taught class, and completed office work throughout the
day

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Unidos En Cristo ACyM Church, Jamaica Plain, MA
Worship Leader January 2007 Present
Sing and lead the worship in every Sunday service and on special occasions
Youth Worker January 2009 Present
Organize event program for services for youth ages 12-18
 Facilitate group discussions about morality, religion, and social aspects of teenage life
Serve as a confidante for youth and advise on personal issues
Girls Summer Leadership Program, Dana Hall School, Wellesley, MA
Young Alum Mentor June 2012 July 2012
Oversaw four groups of four ninth grade girls to ensure proper leadership development
Mentored the High School Mentors of this program by creating and leading activities, workshops, group
discussions, debriefs, and challenges
High School Mentor June 2011 July 2011
Counseled girls on one-on-one basis as well as in a group setting to improve public speaking skills
Led activities and workshops about diversity, community service, leadership and integrity

SKILLS
Spanish (fluent) oral, reading, writing
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
CPR/First Aid Certified