Breanna Marin
Springfield,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated teacher with a passion for education and a commitment to providing exceptional learning opportunities and support to students of all backgrounds. Possessing a deep understanding of diverse instructional methods, and fostering a comfortable & positive learning environment that encourages student participation and cultural understanding. Passionate about promoting language acquisition, cultural appreciation, and lifelong learning. Through individual guidance and empathetic mentorship, striving to positively motivate students and empower them to reach their full potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cheerleading Coach - Grades 9-10
Scotch Plains High School
08.2023 - Current
- Coaches a group of 25 young ladies on the Junior Varsity team for both basketball and football seasons
- Utilizes platform as a role model to encourage hard work, practice of sportsmanship, positive life choices and strong values among high school students
- Serving as a positive influence for the group of girls to respect and look to as a role model
Teacher of Spanish - Grades 2-4
Scotch Plains Fanwood Board of Education
01.2022 - Current
- Currently teaches 2-4th grade Spanish
- Designs and implements daily lesson plans for Spanish language classes
- Teaches Spanish language classes to students of various ages and levels
- Organizes and leads classroom activities
- Maintains student records and attendance
- Attends parent-teacher conferences & maintains contact with parents
- Collaborates with other teachers and staff
- Advises students on language learning strategies
- Develops and implements Spanish language curriculum
Spanish Club Advisor - Grade 4
McGinn Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
- Encourages students and members of the club to improve their knowledge in Spanish as a second language and also to expose them to Hispanic culture.
Maternity leave replacement - Grade 6
Orange Avenue School
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Developed lesson plans, and implemented spanish curriculum for grade 6 on a daily basis
- Utilized a variety of instructional practices and teaching strategies to make learning interesting
- Encouraged and motivated students to build up oral and literacy language skills suitable to age and abilities by using interpersonal techniques daily
- Offered office hours after school so that students could have additional help, and for students who needed extra assistance
- Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary actions programs that effectively handled challenging behavior
- Assisted students with a variety of ability levels, including special education, ELL students, and gifted students in a fully inclusive classroom
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Chatham High School
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided one-on-one instructional support for freshman student with disabilities
- Implemented behavior management plans
- Monitored hallways, study halls, etc
- Facilitated appropriate peer interactions and social skills
- Intervened in positive ways to support and encourage relationships between students with and without disabilities
Classroom Paraprofessional
Edison Intermediate School
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided material adaptation: modified written materials and equipment to meet the needs of students
- Provided instructional support in small groups
- Assisted students in moving from one place to another during transitions
- Assisted the teacher in arranging classroom chairs, desks, material and equipment
Substitute Teacher
Westfield School District
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Substitute taught grades K-12 in various districts
- Took instructions from the school office and lead teacher about handling classroom instruction
- Read and understood curriculum and lesson plans
- Referred to the lesson plan left by lead teacher and ensured that appropriate measures were taken and followed
- Ensured that classroom instruction was handled according to the school’s policies, goals and objectives
- Managed student behavior and classroom order
Education
Professional Development - Professional Development Program
Center For Cross Cultural Studies
Alicante, Spain07.2024
Masters of Arts - Teaching
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Albright College
Reading, PA05.2013
Study Abroad Program
Center For Cross Cultural Studies
Seville, SpainSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SMARTboard
- Excellent organizational skills
- Basic teaching principles and methods
- Ability to remain assertive yet accessible
- Alumni relationship development
- Group and individual instruction
- Faculty collaboration
Certification
NJ Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Spanish K-12, 02/01/17
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Otherroles
- Cheerleading Coach - Grades 9-10, Scotch Plains High School, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, 08/01/23 - Present
- Spanish Club Advisor - Grade 4, McGinn Elementary School, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, 2022 - Present
- SAT Proctor - Westfield High School 2021 - Present
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Cheerleading Coach - Grades 9-10
Scotch Plains High School
08.2023 - Current
Teacher of Spanish - Grades 2-4
Scotch Plains Fanwood Board of Education
01.2022 - Current
Spanish Club Advisor - Grade 4
McGinn Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Maternity leave replacement - Grade 6
Orange Avenue School
01.2018 - 06.2018
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Chatham High School
09.2015 - 06.2016
Classroom Paraprofessional
Edison Intermediate School
01.2014 - 06.2015
Substitute Teacher
Westfield School District
01.2013 - 01.2015
Masters of Arts - Teaching
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Albright College
NJ Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Spanish K-12, 02/01/17
Professional Development - Professional Development Program
Center For Cross Cultural Studies
Study Abroad Program
Center For Cross Cultural Studies
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