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
