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Position/Title: Teacher

Name of School: P.S./M.S. 57 James Weldon Johnson

DBN: 04M057 Superintendent: Alexandra Estrella

Personal Statement: I am currently teaching grades 6-8 math and science in a 12:1+1 setting at PS/MS 57 in East Harlem. I am also a Training Academy Director for the NYC Teaching Fellows and an Adjunct Instructor of Special Education at Hunter College.

I strive to find creative ways to provide access for students with a variety of academic and behavioral needs. I believe that all children can learn, just not in the same way or on the same day.

Ages/Grades of students: 6^th-8^th grades

Number of Years in school: 5

Years in education: 5