Kathy D. Lebrón Email & Phone Number

Boston, MA, US

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Board Member at CMC founded. bya collective of organizations: Resist, Center for Economic Democracy, Matahari Women Workers’ Center, Sister’s Unchained and the Neighborhood Birth Center that have purchased land in Boston for the use of building Boston’s first birth center and community center for grassroots groups, healers, and artists.

Resist is a worker self-directed foundation that supports people's movements for justice and liberation. We redistribute resources back to frontline communities at the forefront of change while amplifying their stories of building a better world.

Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

+ Coached and managed over 6 staff members in developing yearlong scope and sequences for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders that include comprehensive social justice components. + Facilitated weekly meetings with staff members to review and approve lesson plans.+ Facilitated a series of workshops on effective lesson planning and facilitation methods.

Greater New York City Area

Founded an online platform and consulting service to provide families, educators and organizations with engaging, anti-racist, culturally relevant and responsive curricula and resources. MISSIONTo provide educational resources, curriculum and workshops to educators, students and community members as a means to foster positive racial identity, dismantle.

Greater New York City Area

Co-facilitate professional development and workshops for 150+ educators, schools and community organizations on topics including, but not limited to, culturally responsive and relevant learning experiences and curriculum, anti-racist practices, and positive racial identity formation.

Greater New York City Area

Facilitate and implement engaging and rigorous college and career access curriculum for 300+ middle school students across three DOE schools. Coordinate and oversee college field trips, speaking engagements, family workshops and College Awareness Week. Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet student needs.

Greater New York City Area

Observed and evaluated 34 pre-service teachers for three rounds using the NYCTF Instructional Framework. Consulted and debriefed with pre-service teachers’ coaches regarding observation ratings and feedback to improve instruction. Developed Performance Improvement Plans and interventions for pre-service teachers as necessary.

New York, New York

• Designed and implemented culturally relevant curriculum for 300+ students (grades 1-3) centering on identity formation and social justice issues that align with common core standards and affirm students’ diverse.
• Taught 12 general and ICT classes. Differentiated lessons and assessments to meet the needs of all students and provided targeted small group instruction and intervention as needed.
• Spearheaded launch of school’s Restorative Justice Initiative. Led working group of 5 staff and facilitated 50+ Proactive and Responsive Circles with students and staff in-response to student conflicts and needs.
• Designed and facilitated school-based and regional Professional Development on School and Classroom Culture, Restorative Practices, Family Engagement and Culturally Relevant Curriculum for staff and administration.
• Co-planned and executed school-wide programming and events aligned with school values and social justice themes.
• Led a team of 7 staff members to plan and execute staff appreciation efforts throughout the year, managed and tracked a budget of $6,500 and oversaw all operational needs regarding events

Greater New York City Area

• Served as a liaison between Leadership and Specials Team
• Developed Specials Team agendas, facilitated weekly meetings, and ensured all group tasks, deadlines and commitments were fulfilled

New York, NY

• Founded a committee of 8 teachers as a means to discuss social justice issues, create spaces for open dialogue within our school (teachers to teachers, teachers to students, teachers to families), develop professional.

New York, NY

• Developed and implemented culturally relevant Dance curriculum aligned with NYC Blueprint standards for 475+ students grades K-4. Co-planned and produced daily, weekly and monthly school-culture related programming..
• Managed and tracked an annual classroom and performance budget of $7,000
• Aided in development of first Arts Showcase for the KIPP NYC region for 700+ students, families and staff.
• Planned and led 2nd and 3rd grade clubs with an average enrollment of 20 students each
• Provided translation support for in-person teacher conferences, documents, and presentationsSCHOOL VALUES CO-PLANNER:
• Co-planned and led daily grade-wide morning programs, school value programs, weekly whole-school school festivals for grades K-3, and other school culture-related programming 1st GRADE GUIDED READING INTERVENTION:

New York, NY

Co-taught 26 students with varied skill-sets in an ICT classroom. Co-planned grade-wide “Math in Focus” centered curriculum. Developed unit plans, lessons and assessments aligned with NYS common core standards. Successfully implemented behavior plans designed by Mental Health Specialist. Organized 8 academically aligned field lessons for 200+ students.

Greater New York City Area

• Selected from approximately 48,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools
• Participated in intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Simultaneously teach in summer school program run by Teach For America.
• Engaged in professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to my teaching license area

Jacobson Center At Smith College

• Provided one-on-one tutoring to students learning all levels of Portuguese
• College Reading and Learning Association certified

Smith College

• Co-created summer schedules for Bridge Leader pre-orientation and Bridge participant orientation
• Helped oversee and implement program schedules, activities and events for 61 program participants during the summer
• Mentored a cohort of seven Bridge students over the academic year
• Assisted House Manager and Program coordinator with special projects and administrative tasks for the year
• Co-coordinated bi-monthly "Bridge Traditions" events

• Liaison between administration and Nosotras members
• Oversaw 40+ members and the organization's daily operations
• Aided in the planning and execution of campus-wide cultural events

Designed 4th and 5th grade appropriate Literacy project-based learning activities. Supervised and mentored seven 4th grade students as well as two Youth Leader Staff. Assisted school teachers with support and implementation of Math/ELA curricula. Aided in the planning and coordination of mid and final summer showcases.

Boston, MA

* Helped recruit and enroll 50 college-bound youth from underserved communities and low-achieving academic backgrounds* Aided in the development and implementation of a six-week summer program curriculum* Co-coordinated and planned summer activities, workshops, and events related to college readiness for all participants * Supervised and mentored 10.

· Designed and distributed flyers as well as managed all other social media (Facebook and Twitter)Five

· Tutored a group of children (between the ages of 2-6 years) with their reading and comprehension skills through literacy-based activities

• Tutored children between the ages of two and six.
• Read to and with them as a means to foster their reading and comprehension skills.
• Assisted with playtime and clean-up.

• Recruited, trained and supervised 75+ volunteers for Red Hook Block party and Centrifugal Force performance
• Served as the press liaison between the organization and outside marketing sources
• Managed intern schedules and daily assignments
• Aided with grant proposal writing and submissions
• Helped Executive Director with Administrative duties

• Elected out of a pool of students by faculty member
• Served as the liaison between 78 house residents and the College
• Collaborated with house leadership to enforce college policy and foster a healthy house community
• Certified Social Justice Peer Mediator; facilitated peer mediation when addressing roommate conflicts
• Planned and coordinated ten programs and workshops around Residence Life’s core values

· Liaison between Nosotras and the Five-College Latino Organizations; organized annual "Pa'Lante" event

• Performed at several venues, such as the White House (2008 Coming Up Taller Awards)
• Taught and mentored elementary school youth through dance
• Assisted in choreographing dances for events and Ritmo’s Annual Showcase
• Facilitated private dance workshops for individuals and groups

Bachelor Of Arts, Theater; Portuguese And Brazilian Studies

Activities and Societies: Nosotras Unity Organization; Diversity Committee

Msed, Education/Teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Prek-2Nd

Cultural Immersion Study Abroad Program

2011 · Participated in a CIEE, semester-long study abroad, Portuguese language and Brazilian Culture immersion program