Professional educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Valued for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher – P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkley
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
09.2021 - Current
Implement balanced literacy using HMH Reading and Writing, Acadience, Heggerty, Amira, and Fundations
Teach math with Envision to develop conceptual understanding and problem-solving
Use scaffolds like graphic organizers, sentence starters, and multisensory strategies for ELA and math success
Prepare students for NYS ELA and Math Assessments with targeted, standards-aligned instruction
Provide SETSS through individualized and small-group instruction for students with disabilities
Co-teach in an ICT classroom, differentiating instruction and modifying curricula for inclusivity
Serve on the Instructional Leadership Team to align curriculum and professional development
Contribute to the MOSL team by evaluating assessments, analyzing data, and informing instruction
Analyze student performance in Grade Team Data Meetings to develop targeted strategies
Supervise arrivals, Friday lunches, and breakfast as Dean of Students, ensuring structure and addressing behavior
Lead after-school programs for academic support and enrichment
Analyze I-Ready data to personalize instruction, close learning gaps, and implement interventions
Apply data-driven instruction in special education, adjusting strategies based on assessments
Support ENL students with adapted instruction, using visual aids, sentence frames, and modified texts
Education
Master of Science - Bilingual Special Education
CUNY City College of New York
New York, NY
08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance, Minor in History
CUNY College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
01.2020
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Certifications And Awards
New York State Initial Certification in Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6
New York State Initial Bilingual Education Extension
Volunteer Service, Skills, & Interests
Fluent in Spanish, Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas),
Strong written and verbal communication skills,
Coach school basketball, fostering skill development, confidence, and sportsmanship.,
Queens Alliance League, Travel Team Player & Manager, 2015–Present,
Wiffle Ball Coach, Volunteered for early education, promoting teamwork and motor skill development., 2021-2023
Timeline
Classroom Teacher – P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkley
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance, Minor in History
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