Elizabeth Marizan
Hazleton,PA
Summary
To obtain a teaching position in a school where I can impart knowledge and enthusiasm for life-long learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Teacher
Sweet Vine
Homestead Fl
08.2015 - Current
- Assisted students in the frustrational and intermediate reading zones.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual student needs.
- Reviewed and introduced phonemes, blends, main idea, reading techniques, comprehension skills, author’s purpose, retelling, summarization.
6th Grade Math Teacher
West Homestead K-8
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Implemented effective teaching methods for middle school math while analyzing testing data for appropriate student placement in Differentiated Instructional groups.
- Created a secure learning environment that encouraged students to achieve age-appropriate educational milestones.
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
West Homestead K-8
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Taught departmentalized math and science courses while strategically placing students in differentiated instructional groups based on test results.
- Fostered a safe and challenging environment for students to achieve learning milestones aligned with their developmental stages.
3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher
West Homestead K-8
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Taught departmentalized classes in the math and science area, worked with testing data in order to properly place students in appropriate Differentiated Instructional groups.
- Provided the students with a safe environment that challenged them with age-appropriate learning goals.
Interventionist
Campbell Drive K-8 Center
Homestead Fl
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with multiple educators to provide differentiated instruction.
- Assessed students' weaknesses within DI groups and utilized targeted strategies to enhance comprehension and achievement.
- Ensured students' preparedness for the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test).
2nd and 3rd grade Language Arts and Reading Teacher
Lincoln Marti International Campus
Florida City, Fl
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Effectively assisted students in their readiness for crucial standardized exams such as SAT 10, FAIR, and FCAT.
- Taught critical concepts to enhance reading growth, comprehension, and fluency.
Kindergarten Teacher
RCMA Immokalee Community School
Immokalee, Fl
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Promoted mental, physical, and social development to prepare children for their future academic lives.
- Taught essential foundational concepts that fostered the development of critical thinking skills and comprehension of abstract ideas.
Bi-Lingual Community Liasion
Hazleton Area School District
Hazleton, Pa
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Provided support in facilitating effective communication between school staff, English Language Learners, and their families by assisting with interpretation and translation services at parent conferences, school functions,and meetings.
ESL Transition Instructor
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit/ 21st Century After /Summer School Program
Hazleton, Pa
07.2005 - 08.2008
- Introduced new learning strategies and activities to assist non-English speaking students with their reading and writing skills.
Substitute Teacher Assistant
Hazleton Area school District
Hazleton, Pa
04.2006 - 06.2007
- Assisted with tasks typically assigned to assistant teachers in the special needs classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education -
Bloomsburg University
Associate of Science - Elementary Education -
Luzerne County Community College
Skills
- Bi-lingual –English & Spanish
- Common Core Math
- Elementary School Math
- Middle School Math
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Lesson Planning
References
- Dr. Earl Burth, Principal- West Homestead K-8, 305-248-0812
- Peter Galera, Assistant Principal- West Homestead K-8, 305-248-0812
- Shari Kroger, Reading Coach- West Homestead K-8, 305-248-0812
Accomplishments
- High Impact Teacher - 2017
- Highly Effective Teacher Evaluation - 2018
- Teacher of the Year - 2020
Timeline
6th Grade Math Teacher
West Homestead K-8
08.2021 - 12.2023
Reading Teacher
Sweet Vine
08.2015 - Current
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
West Homestead K-8
08.2015 - 06.2021
3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher
West Homestead K-8
10.2014 - 06.2015
Interventionist
Campbell Drive K-8 Center
02.2014 - 06.2014
2nd and 3rd grade Language Arts and Reading Teacher
Lincoln Marti International Campus
08.2013 - 12.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
RCMA Immokalee Community School
08.2011 - 06.2013
Bi-Lingual Community Liasion
Hazleton Area School District
08.2010 - 08.2011
Substitute Teacher Assistant
Hazleton Area school District
04.2006 - 06.2007
ESL Transition Instructor
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit/ 21st Century After /Summer School Program
07.2005 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education -
Bloomsburg University
Associate of Science - Elementary Education -
Luzerne County Community College
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