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YOLANDA SCOTT-BELL

TINLEY PARK

Summary

Capable educator with several years of experience in professional roles. Excellent classroom management, lecturing and behavior enhancement skills. Collaborative in working with teachers, administrators and specialists to support all student needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Credit Recovery Science Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
06.2024 - Current
  • Provide instruction in biology, chemistry, and physics to high school students who need to make up credits.

Learning Behavior Specialist

Clara Barton Elementary School
Chicago
02.2021 - Current
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • trained paraprofessionals to enhance their effectiveness in instructional support, behavior management techniques, and data collection.

Case Manager/High School Science Teacher

William Rainey Harper High School/
Chicago
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • Arranged special education and related services for students within the school in accordance with the students' IEP.
  • Trained and supported school staff regarding the implementation of the IDEA and Section 504 requirements.
  • Participated in professional development workshops relevant to teaching science.
  • Developed and implemented hands-on science lessons for students.
  • Conducted laboratory experiments to demonstrate scientific concepts.
  • Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
12-2012

Master of Science - Biology

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
12-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Instructional planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Professional development and training
  • Problem solving
  • Team building

Timeline

Summer Credit Recovery Science Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
06.2024 - Current

Learning Behavior Specialist

Clara Barton Elementary School
02.2021 - Current

Case Manager/High School Science Teacher

William Rainey Harper High School/
01.2018 - 02.2021

Master of Arts - Education

Saint Xavier University

Master of Science - Biology

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chicago State University
YOLANDA SCOTT-BELL