Estefani Cespedes
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Experienced educator dedicated to providing organized, joyful, and rigorous learning environments for all students. Skilled in leading professional development sessions and grade level team meetings. Seeking opportunities to support teachers in curriculum development and best classroom practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Founding Grade Level Chair
KIPP NYC Schools
New York, NY
07.2021 - Current
- Facilitated grade level meetings and set timely goals for the 6th grade team.
- Collaborated with principal and leadership team to problem solve issues pertaining to school culture.
- Organized grade level celebrations, school events, parent meetings, and field trips on a bi-weekly basis.
Social Studies Teacher and Curriculum Fellow
KIPP NYC Schools
New York, NY
07.2021 - Current
- Created a thematic 6th grade module plan for KIPP NYC schools. With the goal of having students gain a deep understanding of the creation and sustainability of different forms of government.
- Established a year-long 6th grade thematic curriculum for the founding KIPP AFFIRM middle school.
- Organized and facilitated a Non-Fiction Spring Exhibition, where 96 students presented their projects in front of parents and a panel of judges.
Second Grade Lead Teacher
Zeta Charter Schools
New York, NY
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Taught second grade students in a remote and in-school setting. Closed the learning gap by having students show reading growth by five or more levels on the Fountas and Pinnell scale.
- Adapted and streamlined ELA project based units for remote settings.
- Coached a resident teacher in classroom management and best teaching practices.
8th Grade Mathematics and Social Studies Teacher
Democracy Prep Charter Schools
New York, NY
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Taught 8th grade cohort of algebra students with a 95% regents pass rate.
- Received highest practice state math exam averages across the NYC democracy prep network in 2018.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Created school-wide joy initiatives and competitions to increase student engagement and reduce behavioral referrals.
- Led diversity and inclusion professional development for staff with the goal of creating a welcoming environments for all stakeholders.
Program Coordinator
Practice Makes Perfect
New York, NY
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Served as a company representative to promote summer programs and assist in school recruitment.
- Operated summer academic program for children aged 5 to 13 years old which consisted of classroom observations, teacher feedback, and ops related tasks.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and goals.
8th Grade Mathematics Teacher and Department Lead
Teach For America- Webster Middle School
Oklahoma City , OK
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Restructured the mathematics curriculum which improved school test scores by 38%.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create common lesson plans and assessments.
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of project-based learning and culturally responsive activities for students that were below grade level.
- Taught students financial literacy within the percents, discounts and taxes unit.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History
05.2014
Skills
- Social Studies and Mathematics Curriculum Writing
- Project Management
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Coaching and Goal Setting
Certification
Middle School Generalist Teaching Certification
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Founding Grade Level Chair - KIPP NYC Schools
07.2021 - Current
Social Studies Teacher and Curriculum Fellow - KIPP NYC Schools
07.2021 - Current
Second Grade Lead Teacher - Zeta Charter Schools
07.2020 - 05.2021
8th Grade Mathematics and Social Studies Teacher - Democracy Prep Charter Schools
06.2017 - 08.2020
Program Coordinator - Practice Makes Perfect
10.2016 - 07.2017
8th Grade Mathematics Teacher and Department Lead - Teach For America- Webster Middle School
07.2014 - 07.2016
Relay Graduate School of Education - Master of Arts, Education
Franklin And Marshall College - Bachelor of Arts, History
Hobbies
I have an affinity for playing chess. I enjoy creating classes and after school clubs to teach students how to play the game.