Yannis Jiang
Toddler Lead Teacher
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About
Over six years of working experience with diverse, low-income, and at-risk families in multicultural, inclusive environments as an early childhood and family services professional; competent in varied education, family interaction, and lesson planning. Supporting a range of immigrant and low-income families; seeking more resources for the families.
Experience
Toddler Lead Teacher - Wu Yee Children's Services - San Francisco, CA
(2024-09)
- Build trusting relationships with families to identify needs, support goals, and promote positive child outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure children with IFSP developmental and behavioral needs are met; provide activities for parents to support their children at home.
- Monitor and document children progress in alignment with individualized development plans.
Preschool Lead Teacher - Wu Yee Children's Services - San Francisco, CA
(2023-09 - 2024-09)
- Conducted family meetings to discuss developmental milestones, health requirements, and kindergarten transition activities.
- Designed trauma-informed, inclusive curriculum to support diverse learners, including children with IEPs.
- Advocated for family needs by coordinating with social workers, therapists, mental health consultants and other support staffs.
Preschool Associate Teacher - Wu Yee Children's Services - San Francisco, CA
(2021-07 - 2023-09)
- Delivered daily routines and learning activities focused on emotional regulation, cognitive skills, and self-help.
- Facilitated communication between families and classroom educators to ensure continuity of care.
- Promoted social-emotional wellness through structured play and behavior support strategies.
Substitute Teacher - Wu Yee Children's Services - San Francisco, CA
(2018-03 - 2021-07)
- Guided the children in enhancing their physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language skills.
- Helped the lead teacher prepare classroom materials, conduct activities, and supervise children.
- Encouraged children to participate beneficial activities which support them to achieve their goals.
Sunday School Teacher Assistant - San Francisco Chinese Foursquare Church - San Francisco, USA
(2018-04)
- Assist children ages 5-15 with small group education and individual assistance.
- Foster meaningful connections with families to promote continued involvement and community engagement.
- Providing chances for adolescents to engage the community.
Intern - CCSF Ocean Campus Lab School - San Francisco, CA
(2019-02 - 2019-05)
- Worked alongside teachers to ensure the safety of children and aided teachers to serve children.
- Collaborated with teaching staff in maintaining a positive and learning environment.
- Interacted and engaged with children during circle time.
Education
Master of Social Work - Alliant International University (2026-01)
MA - Education: Concentration in Early Childhood Education - San Francisco State University (2023-12)
BA - Child and Adolescent Development (Early Childhood Education), Minor in special education, Minor in education - San Francisco State University (2020-12)
Associate Degree for Transfer - Early Childhood Education - City College of San Francisco Ocean Campus (2019-05)
