Susan Yelda

Susan Yelda is a Part-Time Adjunct Professor in the Master of Arts of Teaching Reading Program at the School of Education, University of San Francisco. She combines academic teaching with extensive practical experience in K-5 literacy instruction, second language acquisition, and educational interventions.

• Education: MA in Education (San Francisco State University, 1997), BA in Art (San Francisco State University, 1986)
• Credentials: Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential (San Francisco State University, 1995), Single Subject Credential - Art (San Francisco State University, 2017)

Research Interests center on evidence-based literacy education frameworks, including:

• Early Literacy strategies for K-5 classrooms
• English Language Development methodologies for second language learners
• Response to Intervention systems in educational settings
• Instructional Rounds as a professional development tool

Professional Recognition: National Board Certification in Early Childhood Education.

Her career spans roles as a reading specialist, literacy coach, and teacher trainer, with prior leadership as a Teacher on Special Assignment in San Francisco Unified School District.