Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Kappa Delta Pi Award
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Kimalona Vazquez-Garcia

Middletown,NY

Summary

Experienced Reading Specialist with a strong focus on individualized intervention, curriculum alignment, and student engagement. Proven ability to develop tailored reading plans that enhance literacy skills and foster academic growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading Specialist

North Rockland Central School District
Thiells, NY
02.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized reading intervention plans for diverse student populations.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to align literacy strategies across curricula.
  • Conducted assessments to identify students' reading levels and learning needs.

4th Grade Teacher /Spanish Teacher

St. John Catholic School
Goshen, NY
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards via ZOOM while assessing student progress.

Special Education Teacher

Newburgh Enlarged School District
Newburgh, NY
12.2008 - 01.2019
  • Developed and implemented individualized education programs (IEPs) for diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and modify instructional strategies.

Education

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Albany
Albany, NY
05-2028

Master of Science - Social Work

Fordham University
New York, NY
09-2003

Master of Science - Literacy

SUNY NEW PALTZ
New Paltz,NY
05-2016

Master of Science - Special Education

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
08-2000

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
05-1996

Skills

  • Science of Reading- 30 hr -2026
  • AVID-2023
  • HVWP- 105 hrs- 2023/2024
  • CPSE Chairperson-2023
  • AVID Training- 2023
  • IMSE-30 hr -2021
  • Preventing Academic Failure- 2021
  • Writing Revolution- 2021
  • Orton Gillingham- 30hr-
  • Wilson Reading System- 30 hr-
  • IMSLEC-30 hr- 2010
  • SONDAY PT 1 and 2
  • HVWP-
  • Picture Writing
  • NYBG Horticultural Therapy
  • Leader in Me
  • Handwriting Without Tears-2012
  • Working Memory/ Executive Function

Certification

  • Professional Certification in General Education 1-6
  • Professional Certification in Special Education 1-8
  • Professional Literacy B-12
  • Provisional Social Worker
  • Certified in English 7-12- Fall 2026
  • Certified in Educational Leadership 12/26

Timeline

Reading Specialist

North Rockland Central School District
02.2021 - Current

4th Grade Teacher /Spanish Teacher

St. John Catholic School
03.2020 - 03.2021

Special Education Teacher

Newburgh Enlarged School District
12.2008 - 01.2019

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Albany

Master of Science - Social Work

Fordham University

Master of Science - Literacy

SUNY NEW PALTZ

Master of Science - Special Education

New Jersey City University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Rutgers University

Kappa Delta Pi Award

Education Honor Society