Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Professional Associations And Training
Areas Of Interest
Languages
References
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Ariana Concepción

Yonkers,NY

Summary

Passionate and dynamic Spanish educator with over 25 years of experience teaching Spanish language, literature, and AP curricula. Skilled in developing culturally responsive and academically rigorous programs for diverse learners in all abilities, including heritage and native speakers. Proven track record of fostering a positive learning environment that enhances student engagement and achievement. Recognized for leadership in curriculum innovation, and fostering student engagement through effective mentorship and event coordination.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRHYLI NYSSB Advisor

Office of Multilingual Learners
New York, NY
11.2023 - Current
  • Attended PR/HYLI meetings, professional development sessions, events, and activities as scheduled.
  • Collaborated with OML central staff to ensure alignment and progress tracking of PR/HYLI delegates.
  • Fostered a safe, student-centered, hybrid environment that encouraged student leadership, confidence, and community.
  • Coordinated Capstone Biliteracy Project presentations with NYSSB coordinators from NYC DOE schools, and shared grades for credit.

Spanish Teacher/Senior Advisor/COSA

Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy
Bronx, NY
09.2004 - Current
  • Taught and created curricula for 8th grade Spanish, high school Spanish levels 1, 2, and 3 (levels 1-6), Native Spanish, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, Spanish Cinema, and ELA Multicultural Literature and Film, as well as Spanish for Heritage Speakers and PRE-AP.
  • Participated as a SBO Committee Member in staff hiring.
  • Founding teacher for the AP Startup Grant for the AP College Board Program.
  • Assisted the AP of the Organization as an Administrative Intern.
  • Established Foreign Language Department Vertical Team Curriculum for the AP College Board/APEX program.
  • Curriculum developer for the Foreign Language Native track.
  • Spanish teacher and club moderator for CBO, RNH, and Riverdale Community Center.
  • Translator for the Parent Coordinator and the Administration.
  • Measure of Student Learning (MOSL) Committee Member.
  • NYS Seal of Biliteracy Teacher Coordinator.
  • Founding teacher of the Spanish for Heritage Speakers Program.
  • Served as Interim Acting High School Dean.
  • Coordinator of the Condom Availability Program (CAP).
  • Moderator of the Faculty Fun Club.
  • Implemented a classroom that encourages students to meet or exceed standards.
  • Maintained accurate, detailed records of students' grades, achievements, and behaviors.
  • Developed unit lesson plans, classwork, and homework in alignment with the curriculum.
  • Used technology and computer systems for daily classwork.
  • Used databases and automated systems to complete grading and progress reports in a prompt manner.
  • Ensured that lessons and curriculum comply with the policy and regulations of the school district.
  • Participated in extracurricular activities, including orientations, open houses, school events, sports, and workshops.

SENIOR ADVISOR/ COSA

Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy
09.2006 - 06.2015
  • Organized Senior Assemblies/ Parent Meetings.
  • Coordinated fundraising sales at Parent Teacher Conferences and Open Houses.
  • Coordinated and oversaw the sale of chocolate fundraising and the collection of funds.
  • Moderated and organized all Senior Activities.
  • Allocated budgets for all senior excursions and activities.
  • Collected payments, distributed funds to students’ accounts and reported to the Fiscal Manager regularly.
  • Oversaw Student Government for the entire High School, held elections and weekly meetings.
  • Created and supervised Prom Committee and Senior Advisory Board.
  • Held meetings with Guidance Counselors, Assistant Principals, Deans, Community Service and Yearbook Advisor.
  • Coordinated trips, arranged permission forms and College Tours.
  • Organized and planned dances, arranged for the presence of School Safety, NYPD, and school staff.
  • Organized and executed shows, student performances, Pep Rallies for the entire High School.

Spanish Teacher/Senior Advisor

Herbert H. Lehman High School
Bronx, NY
09.1999 - 06.2004
  • Taught Spanish levels 1-6, Native levels 5-6 and AP Spanish Language and Literature.
  • Curriculum developer for the BESARS program and for the Bronx Superintendent’s office.
  • Teacher for the BESARS program.
  • Senior Advisor for the Class of 2003.
  • Spanish teacher liaison for the Bronx Superintendency.
  • Curriculum developer of the Family Literacy Program.

Education

Master of Science - Education - School Administration and Supervision

College of New Rochelle
New York, NY

Master of Arts - Spanish American Literature

Columbia University – Teacher’s College
New York, NY

Master of Arts - Foreign Language Education College Adults

New York University
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish American Literature, Latin American Politics and Education

New York University
New York, NY

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent engagement
  • Data analysis
  • Public speaking
  • Fundraising coordination
  • Multicultural education
  • Educational leadership
  • Professional development

Certification

  • NYS Department of Education School District Administrator, Permanent
  • NYS Department of Education School District Building Leader, Conditional
  • NYS Department of Education Teaching Certificate Spanish Day High School 7-12, Permanent
  • NYS Department of Education Teaching Extension in Bilingual Education (pending)
  • NYS Department of Education Teaching Extension in ENL (pending)

Awards

  • Recipient of the AP College Board Scholarship Award
  • NYU Golden Rose Woman of the Year
  • RKA You Make a Difference Award Recipient

Professional Associations And Training

  • Member, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
  • Member, American Association of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
  • Member, New York State Association of Bilingual Educators (NYSABE)
  • Member, NYSED World Language Leadership Council
  • Attended AP College Board Spanish teacher training
  • Attended NYU/RBERN NLA-HLA Institute for Heritage Language Educators
  • Completed LOTE/WL grading and administration training
  • Completed NYS Seal of Biliteracy training by Office of Multilingual Learners (OML)
  • Completed Spanish for Heritage Speakers training by Office of Multilingual Learners (OML)

Areas Of Interest

  • Spanish
  • AP Spanish
  • Heritage Language Learners
  • Multilingual Education
  • Bilingual Education
  • NYS Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB)
  • Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI)

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PRHYLI NYSSB Advisor

Office of Multilingual Learners
11.2023 - Current

SENIOR ADVISOR/ COSA

Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy
09.2006 - 06.2015

Spanish Teacher/Senior Advisor/COSA

Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy
09.2004 - Current

Spanish Teacher/Senior Advisor

Herbert H. Lehman High School
09.1999 - 06.2004

Master of Science - Education - School Administration and Supervision

College of New Rochelle

Master of Arts - Spanish American Literature

Columbia University – Teacher’s College

Master of Arts - Foreign Language Education College Adults

New York University

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish American Literature, Latin American Politics and Education

New York University

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