Michelle Yamamoto
Elementary Teacher | Multiple Subject Credential | Math, English Learners and Data-Driven Instruction
Summary
Elementary teacher with 14 years in grades 3 and 5 in Sacramento-area public schools. Teaches classes of up to 32 students, about a third of them English learners, and uses assessment data to plan small-group instruction. Grade-level lead, mentor to new teachers and known for a calm, structured classroom where every student is expected to participate.
Experience
Grade 5 Teacher and Grade-Level LeadAug 2016 - Present
Cottonwood Elementary School
- Share of students meeting or exceeding the CAASPP math standard in my class rose from 41% to 58% over 3 years.
- Teach 28 to 32 students a year, 30% to 40% of them English learners; 14 students reclassified as fluent English proficient in the last 2 years.
- As grade-level lead, run weekly planning for 4 teachers and built common unit assessments now used across the school.
- Mentor new teachers through the district induction program, supporting 5 teachers to clear their credentials.
- Started a family math night that grew from 20 to 90 attending families.
Grade 3 TeacherAug 2012 - Jun 2016
Arden Park Elementary School
- Taught classes of 24 students and introduced guided reading groups based on running records.
- Students reading at grade level by the end of the year rose from 55% to 72% over 3 years.
- Coordinated the school's science fair for 3 years, with 200+ student projects each year.
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small-Group Instruction
- English Learner Support (ELD)
- California Common Core Standards
- Formative Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Family Engagement
- Google Classroom
- Teacher Mentoring
Certifications
- Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (includes English learner authorization)
- CPR and First Aid
Education
BA in Liberal Studies, California State University, Sacramento, 2011; Multiple Subject Credential Program, 2012