Yesenia Sedano

Math

yesenias@maybeckhs.org

BA in mathematics from UC Berkeley(Major)

CalTeach Minor(minor in math and science education)

Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics

Yesenia Sedano was born and raised in the Heart of the Bay: Hayward, CA. Yesenia is a Mexican-American first generation university college graduate. She comes into Maybeck with years of experience teaching math, first as a math tutor at Chabot College in Hayward, and then later teaching students as a math teacher in Oakland for 5 years (before moving into the Maybeck Community). She led and guided routines around improving student outcomes based on student work analysis. She firmly believes that knowledge is held by students, and not by the adults in the room. Her ultimate goal is to make sure students are confident and proud in math class.

Yesenia developed a passion for equitable teaching and antiracist pedagogy, and she seeks to extend her knowledge even more; thereby, Yesenia is constantly excited about pedagogy that makes students believe in their abilities and to value the thinking process. She believes in the value of making mistakes in order to learn, and she consistently reflects on creating a community of love and learning.

Yesenia not only loves engaging students into math, but she also loves her home family, which includes her husband, sisters, father, and 2 pet bunnies. Tigertoes is an orange bunny and Pancakes is a white-and-brown-spotted bunny. If you ever need any bunny advice, she’d love to help. Due to her love of animals, Yesenia also enjoys eating a varied plant-based diet. Family has always been a vital part in Yesenia’s life, and she regularly meets her family for dinners or at church weekly. Yesenia also loves to watch Spanish Novelas, Korean dramas, and shōjo anime.