SPECIALTIES/AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Urban and Multicultural Education with an emphasis on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Transformative Education, Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue, Ethics, Social Justice and Human Rights
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Instructional best practices focusing on attaining student achievement goals
- Promoting collaborative problem solving and open communication among students
- Integrating effective public speaking and innovative thinking strategies to engage and enhance students’ learning in the classroom
- Passion for mentoring underrepresented urban youth for college success
- Unwavering commitment to optimizing student’s achievement and success
EDUCATION
Ed.D., May 2007: Graduate Theological Foundation, South Bend Indiana
Fields of Specialization: Urban Education with an emphasis on Hispanics Studies and Ministry
July – August 2005: University of Oxford, UK
Fellowship: Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue in a Global Age
Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 4.0
M.S. May 2005: College of Mount St. Vincent, Riverdale, NY
Fields of Specialization: Urban and Multicultural Education with a concentration on Middle School Curriculum Design & Instruction
Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 4.0
B.S., May 1995: St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY
Fields of Specialization: Health Care Management with an emphasis on Health Care Philosophy and Ethics
Graduated with a GPA of 3.0
A.A.S, January 1993: Borough of Manhattan Community College
Major: Business Management
Fields of Specialization: Urban Education with an emphasis on Hispanics Studies and Ministry
July – August 2005: University of Oxford, UK
Fellowship: Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue in a Global Age
Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 4.0
M.S. May 2005: College of Mount St. Vincent, Riverdale, NY
Fields of Specialization: Urban and Multicultural Education with a concentration on Middle School Curriculum Design & Instruction
Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 4.0
B.S., May 1995: St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY
Fields of Specialization: Health Care Management with an emphasis on Health Care Philosophy and Ethics
Graduated with a GPA of 3.0
A.A.S, January 1993: Borough of Manhattan Community College
Major: Business Management
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
February 2014 - Present
Per Diem Teacher
New York City Department of Education, New York, NY
September 2017 – January 2020
Adjunct Assistant Professor (History of the Dominican Republic)
Ethnic Studies Department, Borough of Manhattan Community College,
City University of New York, New York, NY
September 2015 – January 2020
Adjunct Assistant Professor (Sociology)
Social Sciences Department, Bronx Community College,
City University of New York, New York, NY
August 2009 – June 2013
Chairperson and Teacher, Religious Studies Department & Campus Ministry
Cristo Rey New York High School, New York, NY
August 2005 – June 2008
Chairperson & Teacher (Spanish Department)
Cristo Rey New York High School, New York, NY
September 2001 – June 2005
Head Spanish Teacher (Spanish Curriculum Coordinator and Religion Teacher)
St. John the Baptist School, Brooklyn, NY
September 1999 – June 2001
Director - Campus Ministry & Religious Studies Department,
Catherine McCauley High School, Brooklyn, NY
Per Diem Teacher
New York City Department of Education, New York, NY
September 2017 – January 2020
Adjunct Assistant Professor (History of the Dominican Republic)
Ethnic Studies Department, Borough of Manhattan Community College,
City University of New York, New York, NY
September 2015 – January 2020
Adjunct Assistant Professor (Sociology)
Social Sciences Department, Bronx Community College,
City University of New York, New York, NY
August 2009 – June 2013
Chairperson and Teacher, Religious Studies Department & Campus Ministry
Cristo Rey New York High School, New York, NY
August 2005 – June 2008
Chairperson & Teacher (Spanish Department)
Cristo Rey New York High School, New York, NY
September 2001 – June 2005
Head Spanish Teacher (Spanish Curriculum Coordinator and Religion Teacher)
St. John the Baptist School, Brooklyn, NY
September 1999 – June 2001
Director - Campus Ministry & Religious Studies Department,
Catherine McCauley High School, Brooklyn, NY
TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Holistic Life Coach (June 2015)
Generalist in Middle Childhood Education: Grades 5-9 (June 2014)
Generalist in Middle Childhood Education: Grades 5-9 (June 2014)
ALCANZAR TRANSFORMATIONAL NETWORK INC., New York, NY (2013 - 2018)
Founder and Principal Consultant
Developed and designed this consulting practice to impact global community change through personal and professional development, education and leadership. Responsible for working with individuals and organizations domestically and internationally, to provide robust training tailored to meet their needs.
Training and Development Programs:
• Women’s Leadership & Empowerment
• Women of Color and the Importance of Achieving a Higher Education
• Youth Leadership Development
• Team Building and Employee Engagement
• Coaching Skills
• Communication & Listening Skills
• Conflict Resolution
Signature Program:
Finishing Unfinished Business (FUB) - An action-driven educational program based on commitment, accountability and discipline. The workshop is designed to give participants the tools to apply to college and commit to degree completion. We are committed to encouraging and guiding 1,000 Women of Color to graduate college by the year 2020. This will be achieved through an intense empowerment and guidance workshops.
Developed and designed this consulting practice to impact global community change through personal and professional development, education and leadership. Responsible for working with individuals and organizations domestically and internationally, to provide robust training tailored to meet their needs.
Training and Development Programs:
• Women’s Leadership & Empowerment
• Women of Color and the Importance of Achieving a Higher Education
• Youth Leadership Development
• Team Building and Employee Engagement
• Coaching Skills
• Communication & Listening Skills
• Conflict Resolution
Signature Program:
Finishing Unfinished Business (FUB) - An action-driven educational program based on commitment, accountability and discipline. The workshop is designed to give participants the tools to apply to college and commit to degree completion. We are committed to encouraging and guiding 1,000 Women of Color to graduate college by the year 2020. This will be achieved through an intense empowerment and guidance workshops.
INVITED LECTURES, PANEL & KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
- Washington Heights and Inwood Coalition Against Domestic and Interpersonal Violence: “Health and Wellness,” Keynote, March 18, 2017
- New York Law School- Proud to Be Latina Annual Empowerment Conference: Women’s Leadership and Empowerment, June 8, 2015
- Bronx Lebanon Hospital-Women’s Health Center: Joy in the Midst of Adversity, Keynote, May 2, 2015
- Juan Morel Campus Secondary School: Commencement Speaker, June 25, 2013
- Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus: “The Legacy of Sonia Pierre and Advocacy for the Human Rights of Haitian in the Dominican Republic,” Keynote, March 6, 2013
- Fordham University, Rose Hill Campus: “The True Cost of the Low Price: Labor Trafficking and Consumerism,” Panelist, March 24, 2012
- Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus: “Human Rights of Haitian in the Dominican Republic,” Keynote, December 8, 2011
- Universidad PanAmericana de Aguascalientes, Mexico: “Human Rights of Undocumented Immigrants in the United States,” Lectures, November 10-13, 2011
- Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus: “Women Empowerment Workshop: The Trajectory of Latinas in the Workplace,” Lecture, March 3, 2011
- United Nations, “Achieving a More Inclusive Society,” Panelist, February 2, 2010
- Semi-Perm Transformational Single-Parent Family Residence: Graduation Keynote Address, May 11, 2010
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Published:
Publications Highlighting my Work:
Mexican Newspapers:
- Unbroken: A Mother-Daughter Journey of Resilience, Faith and Courage, July 18, 2019
- NBC NEWS Latino, May 19, 2015, Voices: A Latina Mom Gets A Lesson From Her Daughter
- My Lifestyle Magazine, May 12, 2013. De Corazón a Corazón with Pulitzer Prize novelist Junot Diaz,
- The Oprah Magazine, Volume 7, April 2006. A critique of an article entitled: “Third Time’s the Charm” by Novelist Julia Alvarez
Publications Highlighting my Work:
- Fordham Observer, March 8, 2011, “Latinas’ Status in the Workforce” by Monique John
- Semiperm Connections, November 2012, Volume 1, Issue 10, “Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway” by Tricia Blanchard
- The New York Times, September 14, 2001, After the Attacks: Young Americans City School: Introducing Children, Gently, to the World’s Terrors, article mentions how I helped my students to cope with 2001 attacks.
Mexican Newspapers:
- La Jornada, 11 de Noviembre, 2011, “En Estados Unidos son 11 Millones los Indocumentados, la Mitad son Mexicanos” by Oscar Delgado
- El Heraldo, 11 Noviembre, 2011, “La Participación Social Puede Vencer a la Delincuencia”
- El Sol del Centro, 11 Noviembre, 2011, “Mas de 5 Millones de Mexicanos Están Ilegales en Estados Unidos”
- El Sol del Centro, 11 de Noviembre, 2011, “Urge Aprobación de la Ley Dream Act para Legalizar sus Estatus, Necesario Luchar por los 11 Millones de Migrantes en EU: Dra. Egli Colón” by Alejandro Macías
- El Hidrocálido, Noviembre 11, 2011, “Inserta Panamericana a sus Alumnos en Discusión de los Temas Relevantes”