Bilingual Educator | School Leader | Author | Speaker | Professional Development Provider
Meet Jessica Arteaga, M.S.Ed.
Jessica Arteaga, M.S.Ed.
Jessica Arteaga, M.S.Ed., is a bilingual educator, school leader, author, speaker, and founder of La Maestra Coach. With over a decade of experience in education, she creates meaningful learning experiences that help children feel seen, families feel valued, and communities celebrate the power of language, culture, and belonging.
Proud of her Ecuadorian heritage and raised between two languages and two cultures, Jessica creates the resources she wished she had growing up—stories, workshops, and opportunities that help children build confidence, embrace multilingualism, and develop a strong sense of identity and belonging.
Through bilingual books, author visits, family engagement workshops, and professional learning experiences, she partners with schools and organizations to strengthen the connection between home and school while empowering educators and families with practical, culturally responsive strategies.
Her professional development workshops are approved through The Aspire Registry through 2029, allowing her to offer recognized learning experiences that support educators, school communities, and families across New York.
Through La Maestra Coach, Jessica's mission is to create spaces where every child feels seen, every family feels connected, and every language, culture, and story is celebrated as a source of strength.
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Credentials: M.S.Ed., Queens College • NYS Certified Educator • School Building Leader (SBL) • Aspire Registry Registered Trainer (Career Ladder Level 9) • Aspire Registry Approved Professional Development Provider (2026–2029)
Jessica Arteaga was recently honored with a Small Business Woman of the Year award in recognition of her leadership, educational entrepreneurship, and commitment to uplifting children, families, and communities through literacy, social-emotional learning, and culturally responsive education.
She also participates in initiatives supporting education, family engagement, and Latino representation within schools and community spaces.
Recognition & Community Impact
Ways I Support Schools & Families
Bilingual author visits
SEL-focused student experiences
Family and educator workshops
Parent coaching
Culturally responsive literacy resources
Schools & Communities Served
Serving schools, districts, libraries, and community organizations across Long Island, New York City, and beyond.
Virtual visits available nationwide.
Creating meaningful experiences where children feel seen, emotionally connected, and proud of who they are.
What People Are Saying
"The story was so perfect and was a good conversation starter about how everyone celebrates differently. Thank you so much for creating the resources and media that we so desperately need."
— Parent and Community Member "Jessica immediately captivated my kindergarten students during her interactive reading of Veronica and Her Big Feelings. She seamlessly incorporated English and Spanish while keeping students engaged and providing meaningful opportunities to build their language skills. Her professionalism, patience, and ability to connect with children made her author visit truly memorable."
— Ms. Morales
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher, Parliament Place Elementary School
“Thank you for writing about our Latin countries with gentle words, love, and beauty!"
— Kindergarten Educator "Thank you so much for coming to our school — the kids adore you! We can't wait to have you back."
— Daycare Director, La Tutti Daycare"Jessica delivered an engaging and meaningful presentation for our families. She thoughtfully adapted her presentation to meet the needs of both English- and Spanish-speaking families, providing practical tools to support children's biliteracy development."
— Heather Kutnowsky
Elementary Educator, Patchogue-Medford School District