Mariel Marrero-Martinez
Hope Mills
Summary
Seasoned 6th Grade ELA Teacher with a deep understanding of designing and implementing curricula that aligns with state standards. Strengths include fostering a positive and engaging learning environment, differentiated instruction, and integration of technology into lesson plans. Demonstrated success in improving literacy skills among students and encouraging active participation in classroom discussions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student progress through various formative and summative evaluations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and needs.
- Organized school events to promote literacy and a love for reading.
SLD Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville
07.2019 - 08.2024
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught students in a variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Maintained a caseload of 25-30 students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Self Contained Teacher Asssistant
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Designed and implemented engaging activities that enhanced student participation and facilitated hands-on learning.
- Facilitated student engagement through physical activities and effective verbal communication during daily lessons.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students a variety of skills.
- Mentored student teachers in classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization to strengthen their teaching effectiveness.
Teacher Assistant
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Supported classroom management and document coordination to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
- Established visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to enhance lesson delivery.
- Facilitated physical, mental, and social development through implementation of classroom games and outdoor activities.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Pursued professional development opportunities to cultivate further understanding of considerations governing productive learning environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH04-2019
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL06-2016
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL06-2015
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- IEP management
- IEP implementation
- Curriculum modification
- Classroom Management
- Student engagement
- Group instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Tech integration
- Digital Literacy
- Team teaching
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Emotional Intelligence
- Team teaching
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2024 - Current
SLD Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
07.2019 - 08.2024
Self Contained Teacher Asssistant
Cumberland County Schools
12.2017 - 07.2019
Teacher Assistant
Cumberland County Schools
07.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater