Plan and deliver engaging instruction in Spanish GED subjects (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts) and English as a Second Language (ESL) to diverse adult learners, including recent immigrants and multilingual students.
Assess student progress through formative and summative evaluations; adapt lessons to meet varied educational backgrounds, learning styles, and literacy levels.
Develop and implement culturally responsive curriculum aligned with College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).
Integrate technology and real-life applications to improve language acquisition, digital literacy, and test preparation for GED and ESL learners.
Foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment that encourages student persistence and lifelong learning.
Collaborate with colleagues, case managers, and community organizations to support student transitions into workforce training, post-secondary education, or employment.
ENL Teacher/ Coordinator
The Mott Hall School, Middle School 223
09.2019 - 08.2024
Identify, serve and assess all students as required per state and city mandates who are ENL students.
Maintain and resolve all compliance issues utilizing tools available such as EDAT, RLAT, RLER, RLAB and all other pertaining reports available on ATS.
As per state and city mandates, service all students according to their needs as instructed by their NYSESLAT scores in the most inclusive environment, Integrated ENL.
Design and adapt integrated ENL unit of studies and lessons for grades 6-8.
Maintain a positive and welcoming classroom environment for all students through diverse classroom management strategies.
Create and implement innovative and differentiated lesson plans using technology, manipulatives and learning centers.
Design and align school wide portfolios to enhance and support the ENL student population.
ENL Teacher/ Coordinator
Public School 368, Hamilton Heights School
09.2016 - 08.2019
Identify, serve and assess all students as required per state and city mandates who are ENL students.
Maintain and resolve all compliance issues utilizing tools available such as EDAT, RLAT, RLER, RLAB and all other pertaining reports available on ATS.
As per state and city mandates, service all students according to their needs as instructed by their NYSESLAT scores in the most inclusive environment, Integrated ENL.
Design and adapt integrated ENL unit of studies and lessons for grades k-5.
Maintain a positive and welcoming classroom environment for all students through diverse classroom management strategies.
Create and implement innovative and differentiated lesson plans with the use of technology, manipulatives and learning centers.
Presented district-wide Integrated ENL best practices and planning techniques.
ENL Teacher
Public School 157, The Benjamin Franklin School
11.2009 - 06.2016
Instruct students within the self-contained and co-teaching settings.
Implement ENL methodologies to support language acquisition in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through a collaborative teaching approach.
Instruct second grade ENL students following the mandated Reading First Literacy Curriculum, Everyday Mathematics, NYC Science and Social Studies Curriculums.
Design and adapt lesson plans differentiated to ENL students in grades K-4.
Analyze relevant data for instructional planning from eCLAS, iStation and Accuity.
Provide State mandated testing accommodations for formal assessments for ELL and FLEP students.
Assess student progress via DIBELS, ECLAS and other subject related testing.
Partake in ongoing collaboration with administrators and classroom teachers.
Provide support and translation services to Spanish speaking parents.
Adult ESL Teacher
Adult and Continuing Education, District 7
03.2010 - 06.2011
Instructed mixed populations of adult ESL learners.
Designed and implemented an innovative ESL curriculum that fit the needs of the student’s population.
Motivated students into participating in classroom discussions with the help of manipulatives, technology and real-life situations.
Education
Bilingual Education Extension -
City University of New York, City College
New York, NY
08.2013
Masters of Science - English to Speakers of Other Languages
C.W. Post Campus Long Island University
Brookville, New York
05.2009
Bachelor in Fine Arts - Public Relations
C.W. Post Campus Long Island University
Brookville, New York
05.2001
Skills
Proficient in the ENL Identification Process
Proficient in all Microsoft and Google Programs
Trained in Columbia Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
Proficient in the use of Smart Board and Promethean technology
OpenBook
IStation
RosettaStone
I-ready
Translator for staff and Parent teacher association meetings
School wide notices and newsletters
NYS Math assessment scorer
ELA assessment scorer
Science assessment scorer
MOSL assessment scorer
NYSESLAT assessment scorer
NYC New Teacher Mentor Certified
Assisted with the scheduling
Proctoring and packing of ELA, Math and Science assessments
School Leadership Member
Certified in SIOP
Certification
New Jersey State TESOL K-12 Certification
New York State TESOL K-12 Certification
Pending: NYS Childhood Education 1-6
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish GED & Adult ESL Teacher
District 79, School 5
09.2024 - Current
ENL Teacher/ Coordinator
The Mott Hall School, Middle School 223
09.2019 - 08.2024
ENL Teacher/ Coordinator
Public School 368, Hamilton Heights School
09.2016 - 08.2019
Adult ESL Teacher
Adult and Continuing Education, District 7
03.2010 - 06.2011
ENL Teacher
Public School 157, The Benjamin Franklin School
11.2009 - 06.2016
Masters of Science - English to Speakers of Other Languages