Yvette E.

Yvette E. has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Yvette currently holds the position of Director of Special Education at STEM Preparatory Schools since July 2022. Prior to this, they were a Special Education Manager at KIPP SoCal Public Schools from September 2019 to June 2021. Yvette also served as the Dean of Complex Students at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools from September 2018 to June 2019.

Before their positions in the field of education, Yvette worked as a Sport Psychology Consultant at the Chicago Youth Boxing Club from November 2015 to August 2016. Yvette also had multiple roles at Loyola University Chicago, including Teaching Assistant for a Career Development Course from January 2016 to May 2016, and a Career Adviser Graduate Assistant from August 2015 to May 2016.

Yvette's earlier experience includes being a Lead Resource Specialist at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools from September 2010 to August 2014. Prior to that, they worked as a Special Education Teacher at the Los Angeles Unified School District from September 2008 to August 2010. Yvette began their career as a Corps Member at Teach For America from June 2008 to June 2010.

Yvette E. has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling with a specialization in Health and Sport Psychology from Adler University. Yvette also has a Master of Arts degree in Special Education and Teaching from Loyola Marymount University. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Chicano/a Studies from UCLA. Yvette has obtained certifications, including an Autism Authorization from the California Department of Education and an Ed Specialist, Clear Credential, also from the California Department of Education.