Services
UndocuTeacher is a NYCPS vendor
1:1 Coaching and Consulting
Tailored support for educators designing initiatives and curricula for newcomer students, providing effective strategies to engage, challenge, and foster both social-emotional growth and literacy development, with a focus on multilingual learners.
Curriculum Development
Tailored unit plans, lesson plans, and resources designed to help English Language Learners access content and meet both learning and language standards, aligned with NYS learning standards.
Workshops for Educators
Each workshop focuses on increasing educators’ understanding of the unique strengths and challenges immigrant, undocumented, and multilingual students face, while offering culturally responsive practices and actionable strategies to foster supportive learning environments. Emphasis is placed on promoting academic achievement and socio-emotional development through equity-centered approaches.
Speaking Arrangements
Self-Empowerment for Undocumented Students
Engaging talks on a 20-year journey of resilience as an undocumented student. Perfect for Career Day, College Day, and Summer Bridge programs.
Teachers' Role in Transforming Lives
Personal stories highlighting the powerful impact educators have on undocumented students. Ideal for new teachers, education students, and conferences, with a focus on inclusive pedagogy for all students.
1:1 Coaching and Consulting
Personalized support for educators developing initiatives and curricula for newcomer students, offering strategies to engage, challenge, and nurture students’ social-emotional and literacy development as multilingual learners.
Curriculum Development
Tailored unit plans, lesson plans, and resources designed to help English Language Learners access content and meet both learning and language standards, aligned with NYS learning standards.
Speaking Arrangements
Self-Empowerment for Undocumented Students
Engaging talks on a 20-year journey of resilience as an undocumented student. Perfect for Career Day, College Day, and Summer Bridge programs.
Teachers’ Role in Transforming Lives
Personal stories highlighting the powerful impact educators have on undocumented students. Ideal for new teachers, education students, and conferences, with a focus on inclusive pedagogy for all students.
Testimonials
Hear from educators, students, and organizations who have benefited from our services.
"I am BEYOND blessed that you taught us for FOUR years. I remember that first day of class where I was so nervous and after two hours of class I was tired and done with the day, just because back in DR we only have class from 8-12 or 8-1 depending on your grade. However, the point is that you made the class so comfortable and such a safe place that everyone always got excited to go to your class, even though everyone was always tired and slacking on the work. It was always a new activity, a new book, text, essay and even though everyone hates writing essays, deep down they loved it because it was a great way of expressing our povs. So, WE should be the ones to say that we are blessed to have you."
Associate Director of Student Empowerment
Emilia from UndocuTeacher is knowledgeable, resourceful, passionate, and committed to uplifting students, families, and educators. She is able to leverage both her lived experiences and professional journey to provide a unique and thoughtful take on supporting multilingual, immigrant, and undocumented communities. She is a delight to work with and humbly enters each space with the intent to collaborate. She is an effective thought- partner and an asset to all who work with her.
Associate Director of Multilingual and Immigrant Capacity Building
"UndocuTeacher brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges immigrant and undocumented students face, from navigating legal and bureaucratic hurdles to overcoming cultural and linguistic barriers. Emilia excels in building trust and rapport with educators and school staff, which is crucial for fostering a sense of belonging and safety in the school community."
Executive Director Multilingual & Immigrant Student Supports
"UndocuTeacher has been a pleasure to work with. Emilia is very responsive, receptive to feedback, and worked hard to ensure she was meeting the needs of the district. Additionally, she has extensive knowledge as a pedagogue coupled with her personal journey and experience, making her presentations and resources rich and applicable to the NYC context."
Testimonials
Hear from educators, students, and organizations who have partnered with me!
Emilia from UndocuTeacher is knowledgeable, resourceful, passionate, and committed to uplifting students, families, and educators. She is able to leverage both her lived experiences and professional journey to provide a unique and thoughtful take on supporting multilingual, immigrant, and undocumented communities. She is a delight to work with and humbly enters each space with the intent to collaborate. She is an effective thought- partner and an asset to all who work with her.
Associate Director of Student Empowerment
"UndocuTeacher brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges immigrant and undocumented students face, from navigating legal and bureaucratic hurdles to overcoming cultural and linguistic barriers. Emilia excels in building trust and rapport with educators and school staff, which is crucial for fostering a sense of belonging and safety in the school community."
Associate Director of Multilingual and Immigrant Capacity Building
"UndocuTeacher has been a pleasure to work with. Emilia is very responsive, receptive to feedback, and worked hard to ensure she was meeting the needs of the district. Additionally, she has extensive knowledge as a pedagogue coupled with her personal journey and experience, making her presentations and resources rich and applicable to the NYC context."
Executive Director, Multilingual & Immigrant Student Supports
J. Garcia
former student