Valerie Henry
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic ENL/ESL instructor with over 20 years of experience driving language growth for 90% of multilingual learners. Expertise in data-driven and culturally responsive instruction supports diverse needs, achieving 75% advancement for newcomers within one year. Actively pursuing adjunct ENL roles to enhance student engagement and academic outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ENL Instructor
Ralph Bunche School
New York, USA
01.1998 - Current
- Delivered ESL/ENL instruction to students across beginner to advanced levels in grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- Accelerated language growth for 90% of learners by implementing differentiated instruction, scaffolding, and targeted academic English support.
- Analyzed NYSESLAT data and benchmark results to guide student grouping and intervention, achieving 85% annual language-growth attainment.
- Designed standards-aligned, culturally responsive lessons in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, expanding access to grade-level content for diverse multilingual learners.
- Advanced 75% of newcomer and SIFE students out of Entering proficiency within one year through targeted literacy supports and structured language support.
- Directed ENL program implementation, placement, and service delivery for 30+ multilingual learners, ensuring 100% compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Provided Spanish and French translation and interpretation for 50+ multilingual families throughout the school year, strengthening communication, engagement, and access to services across the school community.
- Spearheaded professional development for 25+ teachers, enhancing instructional strategies to better support multilingual learners across proficiency levels.
Education
M.S. - TESOL
City College of New York (CUNY)
New YorkB.S. - Linguistics and French
State University of New York At Stony Brook
Stony BrookSkills
- ESL instruction
- Academic English
- Assessment
- Progress Monitoring
- Placement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Scaffolding
- Student Support
- Targeted support
- Classroom Management
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration
- Google Classroom
- Blackboard
- Brightspace
- Canvas
- Zoom
Certification
New York State Permanent Certification, TESOL
Accomplishments
Recognized as a Model Teacher at the State of the Union address by David Banks, former Chancellor of New York City Public Schools.
Commended by school leadership (including principal recognition and formal communications) for instructional excellence and impact on multilingual learners
Commended by school leadership (including principal recognition and formal communications) for instructional excellence and impact on multilingual learners
Timeline
ENL Instructor
Ralph Bunche School
01.1998 - Current
M.S. - TESOL
City College of New York (CUNY)
B.S. - Linguistics and French
State University of New York At Stony Brook