Vicky Machado
Educational Leader - ENL/ESL Specialist
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Educational leader with over 15 years of experience advancing equity, multilingual learner achievement, and instructional excellence across K–8 settings. Demonstrates expertise in curriculum design, program implementation, data-informed decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead integrated ENL service models, design MTSS-aligned strategic interventions, and build educator capacity through targeted professional development.
Holds an M.S. in Educational Leadership (K–12) with a focus on systems-level improvement and fostering inclusive school culture.
Experience
Full Time Teacher - ENL Push-in Grades 6-8 at Suffern Middle School (2022-10 – Present)
- Led implementation of integrated ENL service delivery models (push-in and stand-alone) aligned with WIDA and state standards.
- Collaborated with content-area teachers to align language acquisition goals with grade-level curriculum, enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Utilize assessment systems to identify students at risk of underperformance and coordinate tiered interventions within MTSS structures.
- Designed modified instructional frameworks to provide multilingual learners access to rigorous ELA curriculum, fostering equitable learning opportunities.
- Utilized instructional technology to differentiate instruction, increasing student engagement and ensuring accessibility for diverse learners.
- Monitor student growth through formative and summative measures to inform instructional adjustments and program planning.
Full Time Teacher - ESL Grades 2-5 at Anna C. Scott (2020-09 – 2022-10)
- Established high-expectation academic culture promoting student ownership and accountability.
- Developed structured communication systems with families and administration, enhancing student achievement support.
- Facilitated instructional continuity during COVID transition through digital platforms and communication tools, maintaining engagement.
- Assess student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, tests, checklists, and student Report Cards.
- Identified students at risk of underachievement and coordinated appropriate interventions, promoting academic success.
Full Time Teacher - Middle School / 5th and 6th Grade English at St. Peter's Academy (2019-09 – 2020-06)
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with the Common Core curriculum and state curriculum standards.
- Identified students at risk of underachievement and implemented targeted interventions to support their academic growth.
- Maintained an orderly and disciplined classroom environment, keeping students on task and promoting student enthusiasm and mutual respect.
- Communicated regularly with parents, students, and administrators to establish and achieve high standards of academic and behavioral expectations, providing ongoing feedback on student progress.
- Taught remotely via ZOOM and utilized Classroom DOJO for consistent communication with parents during COVID-19, ensuring continued engagement and support for students.
Adjunct Professor – Second Language and Technology (PreK-12) at Hunter College (2017-09 – 2018-01)
- Prepared pre-service educators in literacy instruction for multilingual learners, enhancing their understanding of second-language acquisition theory.
- Modeled innovative instructional strategies that integrated digital storytelling and educational technology, improving engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated analysis of linguistic demands across content areas, fostering equitable instructional access for diverse learners.
Education
MA in Educational Leadership K-12 – Manhattanville University (2026-05)
MA in TESOL Grades K-12 – Hunter College, City University of New York (2013-05)
B.A. in Elementary Education, Grades 1-6 and English Language Arts – Hunter College, City University of New York (2007-05)