Adele Chavarria

Relevant Teaching Experience Teacher within the NYC Dept of Education September 2002 – August 2017 • Provide modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from wide range of backgrounds, including English Language Learners (ELL), students with IEPs and gifted learners at a Title I school with 98% qualifying for free and reduced lunches and 90%+ students from diverse ethnicities • Design units and lessons aligned with, or exceeding, Common Core State Standards for 4th Grade, utilizing multimedia resources and real world examples to engage students • Utilize ongoing informal and formal assessment to measure effectiveness of teaching and optimize student learning, adapting instruction when needed • Establish rapport with students and families from different cultural origins by creating positive and respectful environment and encouraging dialogue through handwritten notes, e-mail, face-to-face contact and phone communication • Demonstrate commitment to continued learning through active participation in professional development opportunities and staff conferences.