Ysabel Abreu

Bilingual Pupil Services Intern / NYCDOE Teacher, The Alexander Humboldt School

Experienced educator and author Ysabel Abreu is currently working on an illustrated collection of children’s poetry presented in both English and Spanish. Inspired by the beauty of nature, Ysabel Abreu celebrates the excitement inherent in life through whimsical and uplifting verses. Ysabel Abreu’s accompanying illustrations are lively and vibrant interpretations of her poems, and the bilingual content ensures that her poetry will serve an educational purpose as well. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Children’s Education and English from the City College of New York, Ysabel Abreu is uniquely positioned to capture a child’s interest and instill valuable lessons through playful lines that actively engage the imagination. Ysabel Abreu is concurrently working on a second degree in literacy from Alfred University, studying to become a diagnostic reading specialist. Ysabel Abreu’s work as a poet is informed by years of teaching for the New York City Department of Education. At the Alexander Humboldt School, Ysabel Abreu demonstrated her skill as an educator by inspiring academic success in her students through her commitment to individualized attention. Understanding that each student has his or her own personal learning style, Ysabel Abreu worked closely with her students to determine which teaching methodologies were most effective, creating personalized assignments that addressed their strengths and weaknesses. In her spare time, Ysabel Abreu volunteers at the City University of New York’s Dominican Studies Institute Archives and Library. Ysabel Abreu also teaches English as a Second Language through a free program at the City College of New York. Since 2004, Ysabel Abreu has been a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, and she currently serves as its Social Director. Ysabel Abreu also provides support for an AFT Black Caucus Scholarship Fund and an education project in the Dominican Republic. An avid reader, Ysabel Abreu counts Annie Dillard’s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and Steinbeck’s Tortilla Flat among her favorite novels.