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EDUCATION

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Jan 2018 - May 2019 Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY Aug 2012 - May 2015 Master of Arts in Bilingual and Bicultural Education Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA Aug 2004 - May 2008 Bachelor of Science in Special Education

CERTIFICATIONS

New York State Professional Certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities, grades 1-6 New York State Professional Certification in Elementary Education with Spanish Bilingual Extension, grades 1-6 Pursuing National Board Certification in Teaching English as a New Language - projected December 2021 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hampton Bays Middle School, Hampton Bays, NY September 2016 - Present 5thand 6th Grade Bilingual Classroom Teacher

Delivering dual language (Spanish-English) instruction to 5th and 6th grade students, using American Reading Company’s ARC Core curriculum, including guided reading and 1:1 conferencing with School Pace for data entry and progress tracking

Implementing MTSS aligned protocols in regard to literacy intervention and instruction for students identified as reading 2+ grades below grade level in flexible targeted groups

Serving as school ENL liaison; overseeing school compliance as related to CR Part 154 and ensuring needs of ELL and MLL students are met with regard to classroom instruction, communication with parents, as well as administration of NYSESLAT exam P.S. 274 The New American Academy, Bronx, NY September 2013 – June 2016 Kindergarten Teacher, First Grade Teacher, Second Grade Teacher

Taught varied elementary subjects as a Partner teacher for second grade in a non-traditional inclusive community school

Delivered literacy intervention using Fountas & Pinnell’s LLI in grades 1-2 to students in homogeneous groupings

Wrote Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and hosted IEP meetings for students with special needs

Developed and implemented Common Core aligned exploratory science and social studies curriculum to students in heterogeneous groupings in an Integrated Co-taught (ICT) classroom

Collaborated with colleagues in reflective practices including the completion of instructional rounds across grade levels using the Danielson Framework for Teaching

P.S. 64 Pura Belpre, Bronx, NY September 2012 - June 2013 Third Grade Classroom Teacher

Implemented data-driven instruction of all content areas as a special education teacher in an ICT transitional bilingual setting

Developed and implemented third grade curriculum aligned to New York State and Common Core Standards in collaboration with fellow colleagues and instructional coaches

Wrote and implemented IEPs for students with special needs as well as language scaffolds and differentiated instruction for ELLs Peace Corps Fellows Program, Columbia University, New York, NY May 2012 – May 2015 Coverdell Fellow, 2012 Cohort

Selected to receive the Coverdell scholarship to join a cohort of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to teach in New York City schools while completing a Masters of the Arts degree in Bilingual/ Bicultural Education

Student taught and received professional development and guided support from Teachers College through mentoring and monthly seminars which addressed the need for culturally relevant pedagogy in the classroom 59 CEDAR AVE • FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK•11735

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The TriZetto Group, Inc., Greenwood Village, CO Dec 2011 – April 2012 Process Improvement and Training Analyst

Collaborated with several vendors in the design and implementation of training workshops on newly acquired software to both regional and overseas teams

United States Peace Corps, Caraz, Peru Jun 2009 – Sept 2011 Special Education Trainer

Designed and implemented sustainable community development projects as part of the Peace Corps-Peru Youth Development program with an emphasis in special education

Wrote and received funding for two USGovernment grants through the President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to design and implement workshops on responsible sexual health practices in four public high schools, increasing community awareness of HIV/AIDS and teen pregnancy prevention strategies

Wrote and received funds for a grant from a US based non-governmental organization (NGO) to create andimplement a student-run school cafe in collaboration with the local municipality and the community’s special education school. Now functions as a job skills transition program for students upon graduation

Created a therapeutic horseback riding summer program in conjunction with the local municipality and donations from a private local businesses for students of the special education school and their families

Elected by peers to form and serve on a Special Education Committee; carried out responsibility of creating, gathering, and distributing resources to fellow volunteers working with special needs populations Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning, Denver, CO Aug 2008 – Jun 2009 Educational Aide

Facilitated measurable progress in the academic and social functioning of a first grade student with autism spectrum disorder

Developed specific strategies and adapted instruction to facilitate social and academic learning inside and outside of the traditional classroom environment

Collaborated with classroom teachers and psychologist in collecting and synthesizing data for instructional interventions, a behavior intervention plan, and educational setting placement for the following academic year. COMMUNITY

Southern Adventures, Campus Recreation and Intramurals, Statesboro, GA Aug 2005 – Jan 2008 Facilitator, Assistant Trip Leader

Facilitated high & low ropes courses focused on leadership and team-building, in addition to leading weekend leadership training excursions for university students and community

Easter Seals Colorado, Idaho Springs, CO Summer 2003, 2005, 2008 Volunteer, Counselor, Cabin Leader

Trained and managed counselors in developing and organizing stimulating camp activities while monitoring personal care given by counselors and volunteers to campers of a wide range of ages and with varying disabilities Stirrup Some Fun Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program, Statesboro, GA Aug 2006 – March 2008 Volunteer

Aided an occupational therapist in the implementation of various exercises for students with disabilities as part of an Equine Assisted Therapy program

Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica Summer 2006 Student and Volunteer

Studied and volunteered abroad as part of a Spanish language Immersion program LANGUAGES

Native English speaker, Fluent Spanish speaker

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