Alice Estevez

Secure a position which will utilize an excellent educational background, diverse experience, history with leadership and advocacy for multilingual students and families, and use of educational technology and resources to ensure educational equity

ENL Regents Coordinator, Shaker HS/ Mentor Teacher for Siena Graduate TESOL program - North Colonie CSD

(2021-07)

Summer 2024

• Presenter, Culturally Responsive staff development to teachers/entire faculty
• Summer school admin intern with summer school principal (various responsibilities)
• Coordinated and led parent meetings with translators and trained colleagues on use of Language Line
• Member of Capital Region ENL Round Table Group
• Ran a beforeschool tutoring program and extracurricular club
• Responsible for ordering NYS tests and providing accurate accommodations for ENL and ENL/SPED students
• Active Member of Building Emergency Response Team and Behavior Plan (Climate) Committee
• Responsible for behavior issues during hallway/prayer room/study hall supervision

ENL Teacher, K-8 - North Colonie CSD

(2018-09)

• Created all-new virtual curriculum during pandemic for 4-6 grade
• Organized and hosted an author visit for a multicultural book study and presented to parents and staff
• Served in creating newly implemented program at Sage College for future admins/leaders
• Implemented Pen Pal program with elementary school in Albany area

ENL Teacher, K-6 - Arlington CSD

(2011-09 - 2018-06)

• Provided resources to ENL colleagues across the district
• Directed afterschool literacy program for English Language Learners
• Organized multiple multicultural events to engage parents and community members in schoolwide activities
• Advocated and was a liaison for all families (both ENL and non-ENL)
• Translated for Spanish-speaking families via letters, phone calls, and in-person RTI and CSE meetings
• Volunteered for District Equity team and was invited to join Marist College Diversity Task Force

Elementary/Middle School ESL Teacher - PS 89 Williamsbridge School

(2005-09 - 2011-06)

• Administered and scored NYSESLAT exam for ESL students
• Ran an afterschool extended day program to support ELL students
• Collaborated with support personnel on students with special needs, including Speech therapy and resource room
• Elected teacher leader for 4th grade
• Ordered materials and worked with IEP, music, and Sports-in-Arts afterschool programs

Elementary Educator and Dean of Students - CS 44 David Farragut School, NYC Dept. of Education

(1995-09 - 2005-06)

• Provided instruction in Computer Fundamentals to all students, K-6
• Presented staff development workshops to teachers in use of instructional technology
• Roles as inclusion teacher, team teacher, mentor to 1st year teachers in various grades
• Performed home visits regarding attendance throughout the community
• Dean of Students from Grades Pre-K to 6
• Managed issues of behavior or safety and served on the school's administrative team

Assistant to Lead Teacher - Association for MetroArea Autistic Children (AMAC)

(1995-05 - 1995-08)

Worked closely with private school staff during summer program to plan, obtain materials, and implement individualized curricula to students with Autism

• Provided on-one-one assistance to students in various grade levels
• Took on duties/responsibilities of lead teacher when she was unavailable due to illness, meetings, etc
• Coordinated with music and OT/PT staff for students' needs
• Reported to director on weekly progress of students

Certificate of Advanced Study - Educational Admin./Supervision - College of St. Rose (2021-09 - 2022-06)

Master of Science - Education - Fordham University (2013-09 - 2014-06)

Master of Science in Education - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages - Lehman College (2007-09 - 2009-06)

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education - New York University (1991-09 - 1995-06)