Hello, I’m Roberto Poveda, a Cuban American educator, songwriter, and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, New York. I blend storytelling, music, and education to inspire students and audiences, producing work that reflects Latino heritage and community voices. In addition to teaching in NYC public schools and colleges, I compose, perform, and direct, with releases on Latin music labels and collaborations across independent media. I’m grateful to share my art and teaching through LEAPNYC residencies and OBT GED instruction.

Roberto Poveda

Hello, I’m Roberto Poveda, a Cuban American educator, songwriter, and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, New York. I blend storytelling, music, and education to inspire students and audiences, producing work that reflects Latino heritage and community voices. In addition to teaching in NYC public schools and colleges, I compose, perform, and direct, with releases on Latin music labels and collaborations across independent media. I’m grateful to share my art and teaching through LEAPNYC residencies and OBT GED instruction.

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Hello, I’m Roberto Poveda, a Cuban American educator, songwriter, and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, New York. I blend storytelling, music, and education to inspire students and audiences, producing work that reflects Latino heritage and community voices.

In addition to teaching in NYC public schools and colleges, I compose, perform, and direct, with releases on Latin music labels and collaborations across independent media. I’m grateful to share my art and teaching through LEAPNYC residencies and OBT GED instruction.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Public School Teacher at Edna Cohen
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Taught in NYC public schools within District 20K090.
Public School Teacher at 13K067 Charles Dorsey
January 1, 2024 - Present
Public school teaching within NYC DOE.
Adjunct Lecturer at Brooklyn College - CUNY
January 1, 2017 - Present
Introduction to Puerto Rican and Latino Studies; Teaching Bilingual Students.

Education

M.S. in Education at Brooklyn College - CUNY
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2026
B.A. in Film at Brooklyn College - CUNY
January 1, 2011 - March 31, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services