Madelyne Estrada
Brooklyn
Summary
Motivated educator with solid 22-year track record of managing diverse children in classroom settings. Well-versed in lesson plan assistance, recordkeeping and teacher assistance. Dedicated to helping students learn and grow.
Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in planning and executing engaging lessons tailored to young learners' needs. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and fostering emotional intelligence. Excel at communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments where students thrive. Highly interested in working as an ENL teacher.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
Dawn Best P.S.59
Brooklyn
11.2023 - Current
- Implemented interactive activities to enhance language acquisition and cultural awareness.
- Collaborated with parents to support students' educational journeys and language development.
- Created a positive classroom environment fostering respect and inclusivity among students.
- Adapted instructional materials based on the needs of each student.
Paraprofessional
John Hylan P.S.257
Brooklyn
09.2013 - 09.2022
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Helped teachers manage classroom and workload by teaching the lessons if needed.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Worked with children with bilingual needs and children with intellectual disabilities.
Paraprofessional
Eugenio Maria I.S.318
Brooklyn
01.1999 - 09.2013
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Boricua College
Brooklyn, NY, N.Y. 09.2025 - 04.2026
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
Boricua College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Initial teaching certificate in Childhood Education 1-6
- Bilingual Extension
- Behavior modification
- Technology-based strategies
- Fluent in Spanish
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Toddler and preschool curriculam
- Reporting requirement
- CPR certified
Timeline
Master of Science - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Boricua College
09.2025 - 04.2026
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
Dawn Best P.S.59
11.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
John Hylan P.S.257
09.2013 - 09.2022
Paraprofessional
Eugenio Maria I.S.318
01.1999 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
Boricua College