Justine Colon
Staten Island
Summary
Instructional leader specializing in math achievement, teacher development, and data-driven systems with a proven record of raising outcomes. Experienced in coaching, adult learning, curriculum leadership, and inclusive practices. Certified SBL/SDL with expertise in NEST, MTSS, and schoolwide improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Lead Teacher, Math (Grades 6-7)
I.S. 96 Seth Low
Brooklyn
08.2019 - Current
- Coached 10+ teachers annually through observation/feedback cycles and model lessons as a Peer Collaborative Teacher.
- Led onboarding and monthly professional learning for new teachers.
- Co-led ILT PD planning, contributing to a rise in PD satisfaction from 3.2/5 to 4.6/5.
- Led PDSA cycles with 15+ teachers analyzing student work and instructional adjustments.
- Directed curriculum and interventions resulting in a 15% increase in state math proficiency.
- Built advanced data dashboards used schoolwide.
- Designed assessments, item analyses, and instructional look-fors aligned to Next Generation Learning standards.
- Provided targeted coaching to ICT/NEST teams on scaffolds and monitoring.
- Facilitated a 12-member SLT in drafting CEP goals and monitoring progress.
- Presented data trends and instructional priorities during parent/community meetings.
- Led cross-grade initiatives supporting MLs and SWD through engagement and intervention systems.
Mathematics Teacher (Grades 6-7)
P.S./M.S. 34
Manhattan
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated in ICT settings to adapt instruction for students with IEPs.
- Used data cycles to monitor progress and drive instructional adjustments.
Education
SBL/SDL Certification -
St. Rose College
Albany, NYM.S. - Special Education
CUNY College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NYB.S. - Childhood Education/Mathematics
St. Francis College
Brooklyn Heights, NYSkills
- Instructional Coaching
- Math Leadership
- Curriculum & Assessment
- MTSS & Intervention Systems
- Inclusive Practices (NEST/ICT/SWD)
- Parent & Community Engagement
- Advanced Excel
- Google Sheets
- Assessment Data Systems
- Google Workspace
- Branching Minds
- MTSS Progress Monitoring Tools
Certification
- School District Leader, Professional Certificate
- School Building Leader, Initial Certificate
- Administrator, Professional Certificate
- Childhood Education (1-6), Professional Certificate
- Students with Disabilities (1-6), Professional Certificate
Timeline
Instructional Lead Teacher, Math (Grades 6-7)
I.S. 96 Seth Low
08.2019 - Current
Mathematics Teacher (Grades 6-7)
P.S./M.S. 34
08.2018 - 06.2019
SBL/SDL Certification -
St. Rose College
M.S. - Special Education
CUNY College of Staten Island
B.S. - Childhood Education/Mathematics
St. Francis College