Assistant Principal for an Elementary School (Kindergarten through Fifth Grade) in Queens, NY. Here, I specialize in supporting Dual Language (DL), Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), English as a New Language (ENL), and Bilingual Special Education Programs.

Provide professional development and on site coaching to schools that have specialized programs for students with bilingual special education recommendations or who are supporting bilingual students with an IEP. Provide information, professional development, and training on the referral, assessment, and provision of instruction to students who are ELLs and have an IEP. Provide direct coaching to teachers of students who are ELLs and have a disability with the goal of increasing the implementation of evidence-based effective practices and improving outcomes for ELL student wish disabilities. Collaborate with contracted partners to provide high quality services to schools and teachers. Ensure program fidelity through training and support of school-based staff in the implementation of best practices supporting English Language Learners with IEPs, including special curricula and its integration in the school day.Guide and advise school staff including school administrators in supporting ELLS with IEPs and their unique needs. Assist with the development and execution of city-wide professional development and workshops for supporting ELLs with IEPs. Participate in central and school level meetings with local administrators, program partners and Field Support Staff (FSC) as required. Provide on-site support and coaching as requested for schools that do not have BSE programs to engage in culturally and linguistically appropriate practices and to support pre-referral strategies. Interface between bilingual special education program schools, partner organizations, and related service providers.

ENL Coordinator and ENL teacher leader for a High School in The Bronx, New York area (D08).Working collaboratively with colleagues to understand their individual skills and knowledge related to curriculum and instruction:Structuring, designing and facilitating ongoing professional learning sessionsAligning the professional learning agenda with skills and knowledge most needed to enhance student learning. Facilitate the development of individual teachers through focused coaching via classroom visits, debriefing, and designing meaningful growth opportunities.This may include but is not limited to:Providing one-on-one peer coaching. Modeling Best Practices:Pre- and de-briefs when visiting colleague’s classrooms in order to identify and clearly explain their strengths and opportunities for professional growth. Organizing the work of teacher teams – either by grade level or subject area. Creating and supporting ongoing opportunities for shared leadership regarding protocols, team member roles, and collaborative strategies. Impact learning initiatives and school-wide decision-making by working with school leadership and incorporating the knowledge-base and work of colleague:Meeting with leadership on a regular basis to discuss school goals and plans. Developing leadership strategies to influence decision-making within the school community. Aligning schedule, resources, and expertise of colleagues to advance teaching and learning school-wide. Cultivating and developing partnerships among members of the school community. Experimenting with instructional and socio-emotional supports for students. Planning and managing ongoing professional learning initiatives

ENL Coordinator & Teacher for Middle School, Grades 6-8, for District 11 in The Bronx

English as A New Language Teacher, for the NYC Department of Education. Taught in an International High School, in grades 9-12.

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Lecture and hands on training, development of newly appointed teachers in the New York City Department of Education.

The UFT Teacher Center Professional Development Program is a collaborative program of the New York State Education Department, United Federation of Teachers and the New York City Department of Education. The program engages in a wide variety of staff development and school renewal activities, i.e., individual professional development, courses and workshops, and provides technical assistance to other staff development units.