Christina S.

About Christina S.

Passionate about schools, early childhood, tech-based learning solutions, and purpose-driven projects. I spent fifteen years in various roles for the New York City public schools both in classroom and out of the classroom. I am currently engaged in coaching pre-service teachers and providing consulting services for EdTech companies, educational consulting firms, and educational publishers. Additionally, I continue to work with students as an Early Intervention provider for toddlers and Special Education Itinerant Teacher with preschool aged students working toward their IFSP / IEP goals. Committed to shaping the future of education through innovative practices and strategic collaborations.#Education #EdTech #Consulting #TeacherCoaching #EarlyIntervention -+ Data-Driven Accomplishments: Key member of an Instructional Leadership Team tasked with implementing and executing math intervention. New York State Math score proficiency increased by 25% in one academic year. Datawise team member.+ Adult Learning and Coaching: Rigorous Instructional Coaching training through New Teacher Center, coach graduate level student teachers from Teachers College, Columbia University and Brooklyn College + Leadership roles held: Instructional Leadership, Diversity and Belonging, Building Response and Safety, Language Access, STEM District Showcase Liaison, Hiring Committee, COVID Reopening Policies

Experience

1. Adjunct Lecturer Supervisor

   Queens College

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Conduct classroom observations and collect assessment data on lessons delivered by undergraduate and graduate student teachers across various NYCPS school sites• Provide detailed and constructive feedback on the execution of professional responsibilities by student teachers• Support student teachers in effectively bridging theoretical knowledge with practical classroom application• Facilitate the understanding and implementation of the Danielson Framework to enhance teaching practices• Convey assessment data and insights to the program advisor to inform program development and teacher support strategies• Selected to participate in the Queens College AANAPISI Project Faculty Cohort, facilitated by the QC English Department, to integrate AANAPISI histories into pedagogy

Education

• Cornell University

  BA

• Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science

  100 hour Teacher Training

• Teachers College, Columbia University

  MA

• The College of Saint Rose

  Master's degree