DIANA MARIKH
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching arts. Creates stimulating lessons for all levels of students. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Theater Arts Educator
UCLA
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Consistent with the design and development of curricula that develops a persistent inquirers mindset for students.
- Covered basic rules and techniques used in various styles of acting including, acting, directing, stage management, storytelling, improv, breathing techniques, and writing.
- Created a learning environment where students felt safe, welcomed, and challenged.
- Consistent with department leadership’s direction.
- Collaborated with other educators in creation of programs that meets the needs and interests of students.
- Remained available to students and parents for any and all department related issues.
English Teacher
Marina Del Rey Middle School
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Created lesson plans.
- Thought in a diverse manner to help all my students shine as individuals.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Ensured that all my students had equal access to education opportunities.
English Tutor
Santa Monica College
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by implementing interactive and engaging lesson plans.
- Improved student comprehension of complex texts by employing various teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Increased student confidence in spoken English through consistent practice and constructive feedback during conversational exercises.
- Developed personalized tutoring sessions based on student needs, leading to improved academic performance.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to share best practices and improve overall effectiveness of the tutoring program.
- Measured student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as necessary to optimize learning outcomes.
Teacher's Assistant
Hamilton High School
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Consistent in taking an active role in assisting the teacher with classroom responsibilities.
- Ensuring proper care, safety, and supervision of groups of Students.
- Assisted in planning and implementing classroom lessons and activities for children indoors and out in accordance with all selected curriculums and Head Start Performance Standards.
- Ability to work with children of varying abilities and adhere to Individual Educational Plans.
- Assisted in maintaining attendance records and other required paperwork, both manually and digitally.
Education
Teacher's Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Pacific Oaks
LOS ANGELES08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts / English Major
UCLA
LOS ANGELES06.2018
High School Diploma -
Venice High School
LOS ANGELES 05.2014
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student relations
- Program Development
- Curriculum Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Stage Management
- Character Development
- Storytelling Techniques
- Playwriting
- Reader's theater
- Theater criticism
- Acting Techniques
- Arts administration
- Theater History
- Student-Centered Learning
- Curricula Planning
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
Languages
English
Native language
French
Elementary
A2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Timeline
English Tutor
Santa Monica College
02.2020 - 06.2022
Theater Arts Educator
UCLA
09.2019 - 12.2023
English Teacher
Marina Del Rey Middle School
09.2019 - 06.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Hamilton High School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher's Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Pacific Oaks
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts / English Major
UCLA
High School Diploma -
Venice High School