About the Instructor – Yamiley Jean-Simon

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Yamiley Jean-Simon is an experienced special education resource teacher and national presenter. Over the years, she has collected a wide variety of practical strategies and ideas from her own experience serving students with disabilities, helping them learn and grow academically and socially. As a Special Education leader, Yamiley enjoyed helping teachers learn her classroom tested strategic supports tailored for student growth and success. She is also the author of Strengthening Your Effectiveness as a Special Education Resource Teacher, the comprehensive digital resource handbook each participant will receive at the seminar.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Yamiley was excellent. It was easy to participate, even over Zoom."
– Kayla Marx, Resource Room Teacher

"I had so many takeaways and am so grateful for your time today! Thank YOU!!!"
– Michaela Mannello, Student Support Teacher

"Nice! Well-structured so that our questions could be answered and information could be personalized!"
– Lauren Buchman, Student Support Teacher

"Yamiley was great and very knowledgeable on the content she was presenting. She was engaged, informative, and interesting."
– Michelle Sievers, Teacher

"This was a valuable opportunity to reflect on my current practices and how I can better myself or my students. I walked away with some great ideas to increase my effectiveness."
– Kate Kramer, ESE Resource Teacher

"Great session. Very informative and Yamiley is very personable."
– Lauren Desmet, SpEd Teacher

"Great delivery – lots to review and think about, too!"
– Maureen Byrnes, Resource Teacher