José Jiménez Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

* Work closely with the Superintendent and district team to realize initiatives like NYC Reads, Multi-Tier Systems of Support (MTSS), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practices across 40 schools, enhancing student outcomes and school culture.* Support districtwide initiatives focused on high-quality, culturally responsive instruction, ensuring alignment with NYC Public Schools’ and district priorities.* Foster programs and instructional practices that support multilingual learners and students with disabilities, advancing the district’s commitment to equity and inclusion.* Supervise and support the district's dual language programs, currently the largest in NYC, to support bilingualism and multicultural education.* Utilize districtwide data to inform instructional priorities, track progress on academic and social-emotional goals, and support schools in refining their approach to teaching and learning.* Facilitate coherence across district teams, including reading, math, ML/ELL, and special education leads, to create unified support structures for schools and promote shared values around student learning.* Mentor and provide guidance to principals, emphasizing capacity-building in instructional leadership, data analysis, and school improvement strategies.* Conduct Principal Performance Observations (PPOs), school visits, instructional reviews, and data chats with school leaders to ensure alignment with district goals and provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.

New York, Ny, Us

* Featured in the book "Leadership for Deeper Learning: Facilitating School Innovation and Transformation" along with 29 other schools employing Deeper Learning practices.* Designated "School of Excellence" in 2018-2019 school year by New York Family Magazine's Blackboard Awards.* Designated a "Recognition School," the highest possible category, by New York State for the 2018-2019 school year. Most recently designated LSI, the current highest possible category for the 2022-2023 academic year.* PS 290's "Rainbow Casters" GSA received the "GSA of the Year" award for the 2020-2021 school year. * Awarded the American Councils for International Education's Teacher of Critical Languages Program (TCLP), designation of host school for a Mandarin teacher from China for the 2019-2020 school year by the US Department of Education. * "Respect for All" School Award Recipient (2016-2017 and 2017-2018).* Critically Conscious Educator Rising Fellow 2018-2020. Presented at Decolonizing Education Conference in 2019.

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

* UFT Chapter Leader 2012-2014* Provided a series of Literacy Professional Development Cycles for teachers around Close Reading, Writing Instruction, Inquiry-Based Learning and Guided Reading.* Mentored and coached 3rd and 4th-grade teachers and provided opportunities for inter-visitation and reflection.

New York, Ny, Us

* The Ph.D. Program in Urban Education is designed to prepare leaders in educational research and policy analysis who have a broad understanding of the complex issues facing urban education. The unique focus of this program is at the intersection of two principal research agendas: 1) research on issues of curriculum and instruction in urban schools, and 2) policy analysis research on broader social, political, and economic issues that determine the context of urban education.* Research member of the Urban Education Research Collective working on a project NYC Parents Speak Out. www.NYCparentSpeakOut.com

Remote, Us

* The Transformative Educational Leadership (TEL) cultivates the inner and outer growth of educational leaders and deepens their capacity to transform their school communities so that everyone thrives. TEL brings together a diverse group of leaders from a variety of roles and educational communities for a year-long Fellowship to create a more compassionate, just and interdependent world. Ultimately, TEL is a Beloved Community of awakened educational leaders who receive the support and skills necessary to create transformative change in the communities they serve.

Brooklyn, New York, Us

* The Brooklyn College School of Education Advisory Board's primary responsibility is to provide feedback and insight on the continuous improvement of their educator, school counselor, school psychologist, and early interventionist preparation programs. * The Advisory Board supports the academic programs' accountability by providing guidance to the Office of the Dean by reviewing program evaluation data and providing insights to improve the quality of the academic programs and to assist in the implementation of the Dean's vision for the School of Education.

New York, Us

* The Proud Educators is a network of teachers, principals, and school professionals supporting one another to take steps towards self-disclosing their LGBTQ identities in an effort to be the role models we needed when we were in school.* Facilitated "Queer Voices Rising: A Day of Solidarity, Storytelling, Healing and Action" at the CUNY Graduate Center 2024* Presenter at UPenn’s Ethnography in Education Research Forum Conference 2020* Presenter at the Creating Change Conference on LGBTQ+ educators in NYC schools 2020* Conducted Video Interviews for the "StorySharing" event in the Fall 2019.* Facilitator for the Proud Educators Workshop at the Decolonizing Education Conference "LGBTQIA+ Educators Becoming Role Models in Schools" in the Spring of 2019.* Panelist for the "Standing Proud Conference" in the Spring of 2017.

New York, Ny, Us

* The Gray Fellowship for Principal Excellence brings together roughly 25 principals annually from across New York City public schools for a full year of transformative professional learning. The Fellowship is a cohort-based experience that develops self-knowledge, systems awareness, and provides continued support beyond the Fellowship. Through peer guidance and reflection, candidates impact each other, school communities, and larger systems with the goals of attaining higher student achievement, innovative cultures, and strong connections with the community. Sponsored by Hunter College, The Fellowship program aims for the principal fellows to develop self-knowledge of strengths and areas for development as school leaders through the creation of a personal professional development action plan and implement a transformative change initiative in their school communities that leads to improved outcomes.

* Offering Community Vinyasa Yoga Classes & Mindfulness Meditation for families, staff, and community members.

Oakland, Ca, Us

* The Deeper Learning Leadership Forum (DLLF) is a cohort-based leadership experience that aims to develop, strengthen, and sustain a group of well-prepared leaders for the Deeper Learning movement. The DLLF seeks to address the questions and issues of educational inequity, by bringing together education leaders and providing them with learning and networking opportunities to help them lead reform efforts in their local systems and around the country.

New York, New York, Us

* The Cahn Fellows Program for Distinguished Principals at Teachers College, Columbia University is committed to recognizing outstanding principals and providing them with opportunities for professional, intellectual and personal growth. Our goal is to strengthen the public school system by investing in its most effective school leaders.

New York City, Ny, Us

* The 25-Hour Teacher Training is a comprehensive course, physically intensive, and a fun three-day travel into the world of kids' yoga. The training, which is designed to enable the instruction of yoga to kids from ages 2 to 10, is filled with interactive concepts, laughter, music, dancing, and instructional "play," both on and off of the yoga mat, all designed to translate the practice of yoga into language children of any age and background understand and enjoy.

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

* Through a combination of face-to-face and online dialogue, school visits, conversations with prominent senior education leaders, and independent or partnered Fellow capstone projects, the program provided fellows with the perspectives and tools necessary for effective and expanded Deeper Learning leadership in the public-school sector.* The program provided leaders with high-level leadership development and opportunities to reflect and collaborate with their peers on the unique ways that they can strengthen and shape the future of the educational excellence and equity movement.* Participants learn from, support, and challenge each other as they enhance their own leadership skills and continue to strive toward providing high-quality Deeper Learning opportunities for every child in America, but most critically those who are presently underserved.* Capstone Project: Created a “Leadership and School Deeper Learning and Equity Self-Assessment Tool” with resources on the four domains; Access to Deeper Learning, Family and Community as Partners, Culture and Climate, and Systems, Policies, and Procedures. It can be found at www.LeadingforEquity.org

San Francisco, Us

* Breathe For Change is a movement of educators inspired to teach and learn for peace, love, and social change. We envision all people educated and empowered to be their whole and brilliant selves in their lives, relationships, and communities. We unite, train, and support educators in wellness and social-emotional learning practices to unleash the full potential of every student and teacher.

Brooklyn, New York, Us

Graduate Courses Taught:* Multicultural and Bilingual Education: Class designed to reflect current theories on new language learning, development, and teaching in a multicultural setting with a focus on affirming diversity.* Math, Science, and Technology in Bilingual Classrooms: Integrating technology to meet the needs of English Language Learners in the content areas and the ways in which an interdisciplinary approach can serve to motivate students.Undergraduate Course Taught: * Teaching in the Social Sciences: Teaching Social Studies incorporating the Inquiry Arc principles differentiating for English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

* Gain a deep understanding of the Every Student Succeeds Act (E.S.S.A.) and the opportunities and challenges that E.S.S.A. implementation presents in New York State.* Serve as a spokesperson for UnidosUS in policy briefings, convenings, or other such events.* Participate in state and national forums to exchange promising practices and discuss school reform strategies and policies.* Network with fellow leaders and learn from experienced policy advocates.* Learn practical media and communication skills to advance the education agenda for Latinx students.* Prepare and present a capstone activity demonstrating state-based advocacy skills in collaboration with other fellows.* Member of the NILSL Alumni Council as the PR Officer, which worked with UnidosUS to strengthen the NILSL network by engaging alumni through social media, events and other opportunities, such as facilitating events, legislative visits, hosting webinars, writing for publications, and advocating for Latinx youth.

Washington, Dc, Us

* The AFT/UFT's Teacher Leaders Program (TLP) brings together a select group of teachers throughout the school year to learn how to take active leadership roles in their schools, unions, and communities. Participants in the TLP help to strengthen the union and its connection to the community building greater support and understanding of public schools.

Toronto, On, Ca

* Analyze Latin American Market News for IPOs and Dividends.* Review and update data systems.* Modify and create data entry for Latin American Markets using Reuters 3,000.

New York, Ny, Us

* Worked with the Set Decorator of the 2008 film "August" to secure props and installations for the film set.* Contacted and coordinated with studios, prop houses, and organizations to arrange pick-up and deliveries of design elements for film sets.* Assisted in design placements on set during film shoots.

Ph.D. In Urban Education, Policy Studies And Leadership

Educational Leadership, School Building & District Leader

Master Of Science (M.S.), Childhood (1-6) & Bilingual Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Dramatic Literature, Theatre History, And The Cinema

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