- Road Trips
- Adventure Travel
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
Madeline Colón
Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated certified educator seeking a position within a dynamic institution that values innovative teaching methods and a commitment to student success. Leverages extensive instructional experience to drive academic excellence, with a proven ability to adapt and navigate complex workflows. Known for creative problem-solving and a results-oriented mindset, consistently contributing to organizational goals through proactive engagement and collaboration. Highly motivated and proactive in establishing supportive educational frameworks that enable diverse learners to reach their full potential.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher Grades Pre-K-5
PS 11 The Highbridge School
Bronx, New York
09.2022 - Current
- Debate Coach-Mentored a championship-winning debate team utilizing high-impact debate strategies, cultivated critical thinking and advocacy skills in students which culminated in district victories.
- Hydroponic Lab Technician-Establishment, equipment management, and utilizing sustainable teaching objectives in a controlled agricultural environment.
- Science Fair Initiatives leading to successful outcome in STEM District 9 Science Fairs for instructional excellence in engineering and guidance in award-winning Science-Art design.
- Curriculum Adaptation-Capable flexibility in tailoring instructional strategies to adapt my pedagogy to match any developmental stage.
- Fundraising Strategist-Networked with Inspired Consumer Advertising Agency to build a steady pipeline of incremental grant donations to supplement school revenue through project-based learning applications.
Substitute Teacher Grades Pre-K-5
Board of Education Region One
Bronx, New York
09.2009 - 06.2026
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
C.E.S 11 Highbridge School
Bronx, New York
09.2001 - 06.2008
- Restorative Discipline and Cooperative Learning
- Planned, Coordinated, and Managed Direct Logistics in leading successful field trips
- DRA, ELA, Writing and Math State Exam Preparation
- Selected Science Guest Speaker for the American Museum of Natural History
- Recognized as an honorary facilitator after successfully coaching a student to victory in a highly competitive nationwide prestigious entrepreneurship contest
Academic Intervention Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Office Manager
Highbridge Voices
Bronx, New York
09.2004 - 12.2007
- Handled high phone call volume
- Delegation of authority and responsibility
- Manage, organize, escort, and budget field trips
- Recruitment, hiring, coaching, and supervision of tutors
- Prepare operational reports and schedules to ensure efficiency
- Organize, plan, coordinate, and facilitate curriculum instruction
- Community Outreach, payroll, secretarial/clerical and technical tasks
College for Kids Academic Instructor
Hostos Community College
Bronx, New York
02.2007 - 05.2007
- Intensive 5th grade math and reading state test preparation
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
PS 28 Mount Hope School
Bronx, New York
10.2000 - 06.2001
Volunteer Teacher’s Assistant & Substitute Paraprofessional K-8
Community Board District Nine
Bronx, New York
01.1996 - 01.1999
Merchandise Coordinator, Assistant Retail Operations Manager, Sales, Cashier, and Inventory Specialist
F.W. Woolworth Inn. Co.
New York, New York
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Managed and supervised cashier and office operations, recruitment, and hiring of personnel
- Coordinated/conducted scheduled meetings in reference to detailed business transactions and claims
- Customer Service, Loss prevention, and installed Plan-O-Gram displays
- District commute to manage and supervise inventory operations
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lehman College
Bronx, New York01-2004
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Boricua College
New York, New York01-2000
High School - Paralegal Studies and Marketing
Grace Dodge Vocational High School
Bronx, New York01-1989
Skills
- Reliable
- Literary Artistic
- Student Engagement
- Adaptable & Resourceful
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Science STEM instruction
- Diplomatic Communicator
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Targeted Academic Support
- Multitasking and Organization
- Collaborative Team Contributor
- Innovative Student Engagement
- Winning Strategist & Productive Student Participation in Scholarly Competitions/Contests
Certification
- EAS
- LAST
- DASA
- ATS-W
- CST-MULTI-SUBJECT
- CHILDREN with AUTISM
- CHILD ABUSE IDENTIFICATION
- SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION
- Licensed Certification 1-6
- Licensed Certification Birth-2
- Certificate in the Basics of Plumbing
Interests
Timeline
Substitute Teacher Grades Pre-K-5
PS 11 The Highbridge School
09.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher Grades Pre-K-5
Board of Education Region One
09.2009 - 06.2026
College for Kids Academic Instructor
Hostos Community College
02.2007 - 05.2007
Academic Intervention Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Office Manager
Highbridge Voices
09.2004 - 12.2007
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
C.E.S 11 Highbridge School
09.2001 - 06.2008
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
PS 28 Mount Hope School
10.2000 - 06.2001
Volunteer Teacher’s Assistant & Substitute Paraprofessional K-8
Community Board District Nine
01.1996 - 01.1999
Merchandise Coordinator, Assistant Retail Operations Manager, Sales, Cashier, and Inventory Specialist
F.W. Woolworth Inn. Co.
01.1990 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Boricua College
High School - Paralegal Studies and Marketing
Grace Dodge Vocational High School
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lehman College