Joshua Colón
2797 Strang Blvd, Yorktown Heights,NY
Summary
Innovative Technology Instructor with 8 years of experience teaching students in middle/high school during the school year, as well as, after-school and summer programs. Adept at encouraging creativity and personal growth while meeting students at their individual levels. Applied and participated in professional learning on diversity, inclusion and racial equality to reduce social and learning barriers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Lab Manager
Blind Brook Public Schools
Rye Brook, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Oversee machinery maintenance, troubleshoot technological and mechanical challenges, and ensure seamless operations within the lab
- Aid in the integration of technologies and programs within various academic settings
- Collaborate and co-develop units and lessons that address NYS standards within diverse academic subjects
- Determine best educational technologies to achieve academic success and to address diverse needs of students
- Research numerous current and prospective technologies to enhance subject curriculum
Lego Robotics Club Advisor
Blind Brook Public Schools
Rye Brook, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Utilize the First Lego League curriculum to foster a love of all aspects of robotics for a range of experience levels
- Cultivate an atmosphere of creativity where students embrace failure as part of the design process
- Provide guidance and assistance to club members on a variety of issues related to the club
Head Coach of Boys Modified Lacrosse
Blind Brook Public Schools
Rye Brook, NY
02.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement practice plans to ensure team success
- Conduct skill development sessions for players of all abilities
- Provide feedback on player performances after each game or practice session
- Maintain positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators
- Serve as a mentor for student-athletes on the team by providing guidance in academics, athletics, and personal development
Head Instructor
Discover Camp
Hawthorne, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Guide campers through the deconstruction and re-assembly of complex RC cars
- Observe progress of campers and determine the best techniques and approaches to aid their success
- Foster the continual independence and agency of advanced campers
- Create an enticing and fun environment where campers want to learn and improve
Permanent Sub/Study Skills Teacher
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
Dobbs Ferry, NY
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Utilized technology and various skills in supporting students with their middle school coursework
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery
Assistant Coach of Boys Modified Lacrosse
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
Dobbs Ferry, NY
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Aided in the skill development and knowledge of strategy for lacrosse players
- Encouraged teamwork among players while also developing each athlete's individual capabilities.
- Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as recruiting, player selection.
- Contributed to their a long-awaited winning season
Digital Arts/Design Instructor
NORY, The Digital Arts Experience
Southern Westchester, NY
06.2015 - 03.2023
- This establishment is a technology learning center for STEAM education
- Instructor for 3D printing, video and music production, game design, graphic design and programming classes
- Established objectives for lessons, modules and projects
- Utilized syllabi to inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements
- Used electronic equipment and materials to develop and orientate technical skills
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Mass Communication
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY05.2018
Master of Science - Spanish Education
Iona University
New Rochelle, NYSkills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Empathy
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Curricula Planning
- Relatability
Certification
- Amy Goodman Ally Award (04/2018 - 04/2018) For the fearless advocacy for those voices and persons who are silenced and marginalized on campus
- Co-Creator, Producer, Editor, and Talent of inaugural season of Oneonta Voices (2017-2018)
- Wire TV The Oneonta Movie Show Technical Director (08/2017 - 06/2018)
- Alpha Mu Gamma-Epsilon Omega - Foreign Language Honor Society (2024)
- Sigma Delta Pi - National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society (2024)
Software
- 3D Printing (TinkerCAD, Blender)
- Programming (Scratch, Python)
- Video Editing (DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premier, Screencastify)
- Sound Editing (Logic ProX, ProTools)
- Digital Art (Adobe PhotoShop/Illustrator/Animate, Canva, Pixlr, Piskel)
- Classroom Management (GoGuardian)
- Classroom Reporting (eSchool)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Coach of Boys Modified Lacrosse
Blind Brook Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
Lego Robotics Club Advisor
Blind Brook Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
Fabrication Lab Manager
Blind Brook Public Schools
02.2023 - Current
Head Instructor
Discover Camp
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Coach of Boys Modified Lacrosse
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
04.2022 - 05.2023
Permanent Sub/Study Skills Teacher
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
09.2020 - 01.2023
Digital Arts/Design Instructor
NORY, The Digital Arts Experience
06.2015 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Mass Communication
SUNY Oneonta
Master of Science - Spanish Education
Iona University