Benelly Álvarez
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Principal offering 16 years of education experience focused on equity, specializing in special education, dual language education, Multilingual Learners (MLL), curriculum differentiation and modification, programming, and compliance. Resourceful and passionate administrator with the demonstrated ability to develop teachers and increase student achievement. Skilled in facilitating professional learning workshops and opportunities for different school stakeholders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Public School 200M
05.2022 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
Dual Language (Spanish and English) Teacher
Public School 75M
09.2008 - 05.2022
- Teach in 4th Grade Dual Language Integrated Co-Teaching Team (ICT) and differentiate instruction
- Teach in Title III Before/After School Program and in the Special Education Recovery Services Program
- Develop lesson plans and curriculum units for students that incorporate culturally relevant texts
- Engage in School Leadership Team (SLT) as Teacher Co-Chair and facilitate decision making processes
- Participate and Plan as Equity Team Leader for School-wide professional development sessions
- Coordinate Title III Program and oversee program lessons, attendance, and parent engagements
- Organize and review Multilingual Learner (MLL) monthly reports and implement action steps
- Serve as Cooperating Teacher for several teacher candidates and model best practices
- Mentor first year NYCDOE teachers and provide support and instructional strategies
- Lead 4th Grade Team and planned with teachers for the academic year
- Lead Writing Team and analyzed writing trends across the school
- Scorer for New York State ELA and Math Elementary Tests and translator for Regents Exams.
Adjunct Instructor of Graduate Class
Bank street college of education
- Taught “Teaching Children with Developmental Variations in Language and Communication”.
Bilingual Transitional Education Teacher (Spanish and English)
Public School 277X
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Taught 3rd/4th Bridge Class and developed differentiated lesson plans for MLLs
- Collaborated with Math and ELA coaches during preparation periods
- Participated in Teachers College Reading and Writing Program Curriculum workshops.
Education
Master of Education in Public School Building Leadership -
Teachers college, Columbia university
10.2021
Master of Science in Education in Dual Language/Bilingual Special Education -
Bank Street College, School of education
07.2012
Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Education Program -
Hunter College, City University of New York
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature and Education -
Barnard College, Columbia University
05.2007
Skills
- Special Education and MLL Instruction and Compliance
- Curriculum Development and Planning
- Differentiation and Modification of Instruction
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Testing and Organization
- Competent in ATS, SESIS, STARS Admin, Advance
- Data Tracking and Progress Monitoring
- Programming and School Operations
Publications
Students’ rights to their names, languages, and cultures, Álvarez, B., In the pursuit of justice: Students’ rights to read and write in elementary school, NCTE, 49-58, 2020 On the mis-education of teachers of Color: A letter to teacher educators, Acevedo, J.; Álvarez, B.; Díaz, G.; Fong-Frederick, B.; Malik, K.; Martell, J.; Pion, P.; Pyram, J., & Souto-Manning, M., Journal of Teacher Education, 73, 1, 66-80, 2022
Keynote Presentations
- Reimagining Education Summer Institute (RESI), Teachers College, Columbia University, Benelly Álvarez, Gloria Ladson-Billings, Mariana Souto-Manning, Culturally-Relevant Teaching, 2019
- Identity, Language, and Teaching, Benelly Álvarez, Angela Valenzuela, Mariana Souto-Manning, 2018
Certifications and Trainings
- New York State School Building Leader (SBL) Initial Certification, 01/31/2027
- New York State Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Professional Certificate
- New York State Bilingual Education Extension, Professional Ext/Anno
- New York State Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Professional Certificate
- Wallace LEadership Fellows, NYCDOE, Office of Leadership, 2022-2023
- New York State New Teacher Mentor Certification, 02/2020
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Public School 200M
05.2022 - Current
Dual Language (Spanish and English) Teacher
Public School 75M
09.2008 - 05.2022
Bilingual Transitional Education Teacher (Spanish and English)
Public School 277X
09.2007 - 06.2008
Adjunct Instructor of Graduate Class
Bank street college of education
Master of Education in Public School Building Leadership -
Teachers college, Columbia university
Master of Science in Education in Dual Language/Bilingual Special Education -
Bank Street College, School of education
Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Education Program -
Hunter College, City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature and Education -
Barnard College, Columbia University
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