Yadira Vazquez

• Completed student teaching at K527 Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women.
• Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their academic progress in Algebra II and Geometry class.
• Assisted teachers with classroom instruction and activities.
• Provided individualized support to students needing additional guidance.
• Collaborated with the co-teacher to develop and teach engaging, academically rich lessons.
• Analyzed assessment data and used data to improve teaching and instruction for 7th and 6th grade math classes.

Recommendations can be requested from the following people:

Cooperating teacher: Amanda Ethridge, aethridge@schools.nyc.gov

Cooperating teacher: Denyda Joseph, djoseph44@schools.nyc.gov

• Delivered one-on-one tutoring during Fall 2025 at New York City College of Technology.
• Assisted students with math through step-by-step instruction and review of class materials in MAT1275CO.
• Communicated effectively with students to identify areas for improvement.

Recommendations can be requested from the following people:

ARMANDO.COSME29@citytech.cuny.edu

• Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning, including hands-on math activities with a Sphero robot that helped students connect abstract concepts to interactive experiences.
• Assisted the co-teacher in developing lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Facilitated small group 7th-grade math discussions and tutoring.
• Managed a classroom of 15 + students.

Recommendations can be requested from the following people:

Cooperating teacher: Ze Qiu Dong, zdong2@schools.nyc.gov
Cooperating manager: Dr. Tonya Alston-Sutton, TSutton@schools.nyc.gov

• Conducted research project through CUNY Immersive Research Experience to enhance computational thinking in high school math classrooms using manipulatives.
• Facilitated meetings with team members to discuss project progress and challenges.
• Prepared presentations summarizing research findings for academic conferences.
• Conducting a hands-on activity with students to support an ongoing research project.

Recommendations can be requested from the following people:

Mentor: Nadia Kennedy, nadia.s.kennedy@gmail.com

Mentor: Ariane Masuda, AMasuda@citytech.cuny.edu

• Completed a teaching residency at John Ericsson Middle School 126, supporting classroom instruction.
• Facilitating small-group learning and helping students strengthen their understanding of middle school math concepts.
• Collaborated with the co-teacher to develop 6th-grade math lesson plans aligned with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards.
• Participated in professional development workshops to enhance instructional strategies and teaching practices.

Recommendations can be requested from the following people:

Cooperating teacher: teacher:caceres4@schools.nyc.gov and eclaudi2@schools.nyc.gov