Aleyda Young
Spartanburg
Summary
Experienced bilingual Spanish educator with over 16 years of teaching experience in South Carolina public schools. Skilled in classroom management, student engagement, and supporting diverse learners, including at-risk and multilingual students. Committed to creating structured, supportive environments that promote academic success, accountability, and personal growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Union County High School
Union, SC
01.2025 - Current
- Teach Spanish II (College Prep) to grades 10–12 in a bilingual classroom environment
- Assess student learning and provide targeted feedback to improve comprehension and performance
- Manage classroom behavior for 100+ students using clear expectations and structured procedures
- Support student success through after-school tutoring and seat time recovery
- Assist with teacher coverage and school support as needed
- Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate and supervise Cultural Club activities
- Provide translation support for students and families to improve communication
- Closed achievement gaps by providing targeted support and differentiated instruction to students with varying levels of prior Spanish I knowledge
Spanish Teacher
Laurens County School District 55
Laurens, SC
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Taught Spanish I and II (College Prep) to grades 9–12
- Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to support diverse learners
- Managed classroom behavior using structured routines and expectations
- Provided tutoring and supported attendance recovery
- Coordinated Cultural Club activities with department members
- Delivered instruction to homebound students and provided translation support
Spanish Teacher
Cherokee County School District
Gaffney, SC
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Taught Spanish I and II to grades 9–12
- Monitored student progress and adapted instruction
- Maintained structured classroom environment
- Provided tutoring and taught virtual/homebound students
- Prepared students for college-level Spanish coursework
- Assisted with school events, including Prom
Spanish Teacher
Spartanburg County School District Two
Boiling Springs, SC
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Taught Spanish I and II to grades 10–12
- Managed classroom behavior and student engagement
- Coordinated Multi-Cultural Club and sponsored K-9 Club
- Provided tutoring and translation support
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve instruction
Spanish Teacher
Union County School District
Union, SC
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Taught Spanish I and II at high school level
- Introduced Spanish at elementary/middle level
- Managed classroom behavior and supported struggling students
- Assisted with school activities and Spanish Club
Customer Service Representative
The Merit Group
Spartanburg, SC
01.2007
Accounts Payable Administrator / Commercial Fleet Assistant
Vic Bailey Automotive
Spartanburg, SC
01.1999 - 01.2006
Administrative Clerk / Title Clerk
Ford Motor Credit Company
Orlando, FL
01.1994 - 01.1999
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Converse College
Spartanburg, SCNo Degree -
USC Upstate
Spartanburg, SCSkills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Classroom & Behavior Management
- Student Engagement & Support
- Cultural Competency
- Strong Communication & Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
South Carolina Teaching Certificate – Spanish (K–12)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Union County High School
01.2025 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Laurens County School District 55
01.2022 - 01.2025
Spanish Teacher
Cherokee County School District
01.2020 - 01.2022
Spanish Teacher
Spartanburg County School District Two
01.2012 - 01.2019
Spanish Teacher
Union County School District
01.2007 - 01.2012
Customer Service Representative
The Merit Group
01.2007
Accounts Payable Administrator / Commercial Fleet Assistant
Vic Bailey Automotive
01.1999 - 01.2006
Administrative Clerk / Title Clerk
Ford Motor Credit Company
01.1994 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Converse College
No Degree -
USC Upstate