Elizabeth Bachrach

Elizabeth Bachrach is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and curriculum development. Currently serving as a Reading Specialist at Community Roots Academy since August 2013, Elizabeth supervises an intervention team focused on enhancing fluency and comprehension for students in grades 1-4, while also providing professional development for teachers. Elizabeth has previously taught 6th grade ELA and History as a Middle School Humanities Teacher at the same institution and has experience as a Classroom Teacher for grades 2 and 3, where curriculum development and student interventions were key responsibilities. Prior to this, Elizabeth worked with the NYC Department of Education from 1994 to 2011 as a Staff Developer, creating and implementing math and ELA curricula and mentoring new educators. Elizabeth holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Queens College and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stony Brook University.