Carla Debbie Alleyne

Carla Debbie Alleyne

More than 15 years of successful experience in classroom instruction, educational management of ESL Summer centers, curriculum design, creative arts, and the entertainment industry.
Possess solid skills in integrating the creative arts in English as a Second Language, English literature, playwriting, documentary, narrative writing, video production, and video journaling, as well as media arts, theater, film, and television production.
Ability to train, motivate, and supervise adults, children, and youth in areas of creative development and writing.
Experience in virtual instruction, developing, planning, and conducting creative workshops, activities, and programs.

About

ABOUT

"Because I am a product of successful arts programs within the New York City Public School system, I believe that the Arts incorporated in the general, special education, and ENL curriculum is an effective way of developing better speaking, self-expression, self-realization, and self-determination in today’s student and new language learner. Organizations like the Young Playwrights Festival, the Citykids Foundation, and Theatre Rehabilitation for Youth inspired and developed me into the teacher I am today."

Awards

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Carla Alleyne received a B.F.A. and a M.F.A. in Film and Television and Dramatic Writing from New York University. Born in Trinidad, West Indies, and raised on Army bases across the United States, Alleyne began writing plays at the tender age of 13. Throughout high school, Carla's plays have been staged and workshopped for such theatrical organizations as The Writers Theatre, The CityKids Foundation, and T.R.Y. (Theatre Rehabilitation for Youth). At age 16, Carla's play HEY, LITTLE WALTER won the NATIONAL YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL. Walter received a full staged production at the Off-Broadway theatre Playwrights Horizon. Walter has been published in HEY, LITTLE WALTER AND OTHER PRIZE WINNING PLAYS by Dell Books. Carla has served for over ten years on the Board of Directors for the Young Playwrights Festival with the likes of Alfred Uhry, David Henry Hwang, Stephen Sondheim, and George C. Wolfe.

Projects

Carla is a New York State Certified teacher. Carla has taught playwriting and drama to public middle school students in the Bronx. Carla’s mentorship in
playwriting has led many of her students to become award winners yearly in the Young Playwrights Competition. Carla has directed a 2005 version of “Hey, Little Walter,” as well as the 2006 version of
student Cindy Vo’s “Differences” at Frank D. Whalen Creative Arts Academy for Media Studies.

Certifications

EDUCATION

PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
PRINCETON, NJ

Master of Divinity: Theology

MERCY COLLEGE

BRONX, NY

Master of Science: Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

NEW YORK, NY

Master of Fine Arts: Dramatic Writing

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

NEW YORK, NY

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Film and Television and Dramatic Writing

CERTIFICATIONS

• NYS Certified Teacher of English Language Arts

• First aid and CPR certified

ENL/ESL Flash Mobs Produced and directed by Carla Debbie Alleyne

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, MANHATTAN COLLEGE

Instructor of American Culture through Film
Taught ESL Students in preparation to be matriculated through Manhattan College.

Taught two undergraduate classes per semester
Integrated technology into classroom instruction for a well-rounded and modern approach.
Developed and implemented lesson plans that covered all required topics.
Distributed course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading, and progression.
Selected appropriate materials to support student learning needs.
Maintained office hours to help students with questions and educational support.
Implemented ESL reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.

ENL/ESL TEACHER

Worked with over 34 ENL students, grades 5-8, pushing into the classrooms and pulling students out to either small group or one on one instruction.
Worked daily with teacher teams to modify and differentiate each of my student's instruction based on their language levels.
Worked with newcomers who flourished academically based on personalized one-on-one instruction.
Administered NYSESLAT exam graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Attended 2018 NYSESLAT Scoring and Administration Training
Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
Developed and integrated arts and dramatic activities into ESL

curriculum to diversify instruction.
Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. BRONX, NY TEACHER

FRANK D.WHALEN MIDDLE SCHOOL: M.S.135 BRONX, NY
Teacher of English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Drama,

Video Production an English as a Second Language
Teaches 6th to 8th-grade classes, of approximately 30 students per

class English, Social Studies, Math, ESL, and Drama.
Mentored two students who went on to become winners of the 2003 and 2004 Young Playwrights Competition.
Director of Spring theatrical Productions.
Created and taught engaging ELA, and ESL lessons and activities.
Taught after-school for Sports and Arts and collaborated with a team of faculty to develop an after-school tutorial program for

students in need of extra help and activities.
Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on a variety of instructional techniques and

technologies.
Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Increased students' English test scores by 14% through private tutoring and special attention.
Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies, and themes to promote student interest.

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