Professional Portfolio
My name is Bao Yang and I was born in Laos. I have lived in many countries such as Thailand, France, and French Guiana before settling in Minnesota (USA). I graduated from the University of Concordia, St. Paul, MN with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education - State of Minnesota: Licensed to teach ELL, K – 12. I also have my Master's degree of Education: Teaching and Learning from the University of Saint Mary, Winona, MN. In more than 15 years in education, I have had the opportunity to serve in a wide variety of educational settings, whether in the pull out or inclusion models, and consistently enjoyed the challenges with which I have been confronted. I strongly believe that it takes the collaborative efforts of staff, parents, and students to create a safe learning community. Educational excellence is built from the sharing of ideas, gifts, talents, and strengths of all stakeholders. Excelling as a reading instructor, collaborating with colleagues, pursuing best education practices, passion of providing teachers and students the tools to succeed: these are just a few of the assets I bring to your organization/school as an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher. Here are some highlights of my qualifications and accomplishments:
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class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">n Extensive education and training in reading, writing, and math – both research and practicen Participation in Regional Reading Recovery Conferences as well as in the Hmong Marriage and Hmong Funeral Rituals through the collaboration of SPPS and Hmong Culture Center Inc.
n Experience teaching the lowest level of readers and English language learners
n Ability to build an environment of collaboration and sharing expertise, experiences
n Successful completion of classes offered by the Federation and the Project for Academic Excellence Initiative
n 15 years in education including five years teaching in St. Paul Public Schools
n A work history of proactivity, resourcefulness and results.
