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Yvette Peralta

@yvetteperalta

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Experienced curriculum designer and learning specialist driving equity-focused student success.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles designing equity-centered curricula and learning experiences where I can lead instructional strategy, coach educators, and use data to improve student outcomes.

I am a learning and curriculum specialist with 10+ years designing curricula, administering LMS platforms, and leading program and project management efforts in education. My work centers on integrating equity, anti-oppressive practices, and evidence-based instructional design across K–12 and higher education settings.

I have led the design and revision of multiple advisory and SEL curricula, developed college-advising content, and created professional development for instructors while supporting recruitment, retention, and admissions initiatives. I draw on strong data analysis practices and collaborative partnerships to iterate curriculum and improve outcomes.

I am bilingual in Spanish and technically proficient with LMS and instructional tools, and I prioritize student-centered, culturally responsive programming that increases instructor retention and student success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Director of Advisory

Current

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity

Nov 2025 - Present (3 months)

Lead design and ongoing revision of three advisory curricula (Mentoring, College Advising, Identity & Empowerment), recruit and supervise part-time curriculum writers, and develop systems for data-informed curriculum updates aligned with national best practices.

Curriculum Design Instructional Design Program Management

Curriculum Developer, ELA & SEL

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity

Dec 2022 - Nov 2025 (2 years 11 months)

Researched, wrote, and iteratively revised 9th–11th grade SEL curricula for bichronous delivery, aligned content to CCSS/UDL/UbD and anti-oppressive frameworks, and led PD for instructors to improve course delivery and retention.

Curriculum Development Professional Development Data Driven Evaluation Instructional Coaching

Counselor, EOF

Middlesex College

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)

Conducted admissions interviews and academic advisement for 40+ adult learners, identified barriers to success, and authored grant proposals to fund mental health initiatives supporting student retention.

Academic Advising Grant writing Case Management Learner Support Ellucian Colleague LMS Support

Retention Specialist, EOF

Middlesex College

May 2021 - Dec 2021 (7 months)

Led recruitment, admissions, and retention initiatives including 6+ virtual events and 10+ development programs, and developed instructional materials for the Summer Scholar Institute to boost persistence and degree completion.

Student Recruitment Event Coordination Program Development Retention LMS Enrollment management

Academic Advisor

Middlesex College

Dec 2018 - Jul 2019 (7 months)

Advised 100+ assigned advisees on degree progress, provided LMS support and train-the-trainer materials for new advisors, and maintained student records in Ellucian Colleague with metric-driven reporting.

Academic Advising LMS Support Ellucian Colleague Data Reporting Student Success Adult Education

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New York University

Master of Social Work, Social Work

Completed a Master of Social Work with focus on clinical and community practice to support student and youth populations.

The College of New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts, English and Secondary Education

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education and obtained a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) for teaching English.