Carla Reyes
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Bilingual Special Education Teacher
kissimmee, Florida
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About
I am a bilingual special education teacher and instructional leader with over five years of experience in urban public education, currently serving in Staten Island with the NYC Department of Education. I hold an M.S. in Special Education from Relay Graduate School and a B.S. in Educational Psychology from Mercy College, and my certifications include an Extended Professional Special Education K–12 license, a Bilingual Extension, and DELE examiner credentials through Instituto Cervantes. I work across several roles simultaneously — ICT co-teacher in 12th Grade ELA and 11th Grade U.S. History, special education case manager, Teacher Leader, Spanish instructor using ACTFL proficiency frameworks, and committee lead for the MIKVA Challenge civic engagement program, funded through the NYC Civics for All Initiative.
My instructional practice is grounded in Universal Design for Learning, translanguaging pedagogy, and culturally responsive teaching. I am experienced in IEP development, co-teaching, ACTFL/CEFR assessment design, and differentiated instruction for students with diverse learning needs in inclusive settings. I am a Teach For America alumna and am currently seeking opportunities in bilingual special education, ESOL instruction, and curriculum development where I can bring that full range of experience to a new context.
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Expertise and Specializations
**Special Education & IEP Case Management** — K–12 certified, IDEA-compliant, five years of experience developing IEPs, transition plans, and present levels documentation. **Bilingual & ESOL Instruction** — Bilingual Extension certified, DELE examiner, ACTFL/CEFR-aligned Spanish instruction, translanguaging pedagogy, and ELL support across proficiency levels. **Inclusive Co-Teaching & UDL** — ICT co-teacher in secondary ELA and U.S. History; skilled in differentiated instruction and collaborative planning for diverse learners. **Curriculum & Instructional Design** — Standards-aligned unit and lesson development using UbD, Surface-Deep-Transfer, and culturally responsive frameworks. **Civic Education Leadership** — MIKVA Challenge facilitator; project-based civic engagement programming under NYC's Civics for All Initiative.
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Work Experience
Served in multiple concurrent roles within a CTE high school setting, supporting students with disabilities across general education and specialized environments.
ICT Co-Teacher — Co-instructed 12th Grade ELA and 11th Grade U.S. History, delivering differentiated, standards-aligned instruction within inclusive classroom settings using UDL principles and the Surface-Deep-Transfer framework. 6-8 Science and Regents prep classes.
Special Education Case Manager — Managed a caseload of students with IEPs, overseeing Present Levels documentation, SMART goal development, annual reviews, transition planning, and compliance with IDEA and NYC DOE regulations.
Spanish Instructor— Taught Spanish to Class using ACTFL proficiency tracking, with students ranging from Novice Low to Novice High at baseline.
Teacher Leader — Appointed by Principal contributed to school-wide instructional leadership initiatives and professional development.
MIKVA Challenge Eagles Voice Committee Facilitator— Led the school's civic engagement committee, funded through the NYC Civics for All Initiative grant, with supplemental compensation.
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