ARIEL CARABALLO
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly effective, NY State 7-12 Certified ELA Educator with 7+ years of teaching experience specializing in literacy development, ASD/NEST curriculum design, and instructional leadership. Proven track record of blending academic rigor with social-emotional learning to cultivate student-centered classrooms where diverse learners thrive. Combines extensive urban middle school expertise with data-driven strategies to measurably improve student progress and close achievement gaps. A collaborative leader adept at partnering with multidisciplinary teams, administrators, and families to design inclusive, equitable curricula. Committed to fostering an empowering environment that elevates student voice and supports holistic academic success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade ELA
I.S. 096
Brooklyn, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and communication skill.
- Partnered with ICT co-teachers, speech pathologists, ELL teachers and families to reinforce IEP goals and strengthen student progress.
- Designed and executed tailored educational approaches to ensure equitable access to learning opportunities for all students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and district initiatives.
- Contributed to development of school's English curriculum, ensuring it met learning objectives and standards.
6th Grade Lead
I.S. 096
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Facilitated development and preparation of ELA curriculum, including cumulative tests, lesson plans, and modified materials.
- Implemented skill-based evaluations to enhance individualized and small group instruction for students facing reading and writing challenges.
- Coordinated weekly discussions with grade level teachers to review and evaluate behavioral and academic outcomes for students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
- Led professional development workshops for teacher teams, ensuring alignment with new state literacy standards.
Substitute Teacher
I.S. 239 Mark Twain
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Followed and instructed lesson plans assigned by a permanent teacher for students'.
- Maintained effective classroom management by setting rules and limits.
- Provided individual and group assistance to students with a range of abilities.
Education
Masters of Literacy -
Touro University
New York, NY06-2024
Bachelors of Secondary Education -
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05-2018
Skills
- Friendly
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
Certification
- Special Education / Inclusion:
- NEST Certified
- ASD Bootcamp Trained
- SDI Trained
- Dyslexia and Teaching Awareness
- SEL Restorative Trained
- Safety / Compliance:
- DASA Training
- Reporting Child Abuse and School Violence Prevention
- Mandated Reporter
- Implicit Bias Awareness
Timeline
6th Grade Lead
I.S. 096
01.2022 - 01.2024
7th Grade ELA
I.S. 096
09.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher
I.S. 239 Mark Twain
01.2018 - 01.2019
Masters of Literacy -
Touro University
Bachelors of Secondary Education -
Brooklyn College