María Espino Mañas
West Gate Elementary School
WESTPALMBEACH,FL
2
Languages
3
Certifications
16
years of professional experience
ESOL School Counselor supporting 5+ students per week and leading 5+ parent meetings per month with families through emotional regulation, life-skills coaching, attendance follow-up, and behavior management. Partners with parents and staff to organize events, monitor student well-being, and adapt support around individual needs. Brings a strong teaching and guidance background shaped by Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Masters in Counseling & Guidance.
Work History
ESOL School Counselor
4 Years 2 Months- Coached 8-10 students weekly on emotional regulation and classroom coping strategies.
- Adapted learning activities through differentiated instruction to support varied language and academic needs.
- Applied behavior management techniques to maintain calm, supportive learning environments for students.
- Monitored student wellbeing and followed up on concerns to connect students with timely support.
Year 1 Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Planned 2 weekly lessons using differentiated instruction to match learning activities to student needs.
- Adapted daily classroom activities to student needs, reinforcing learning through hands-on tasks and guided participation.
- Communicated regularly with teachers and parents to support shared educational goals and consistent student progress.
- Organized "History Day" activities and "Around the World Day" that encouraged student engagement, collaboration, and experiential learning.
Nursery teacher
1 Year- Designed age-appropriate learning experiences that strengthened fine motor skills and early cognitive development.
- Used positive energy and calm classroom presence to encourage participation and maintain a supportive environment.
- Communicated clearly with teachers and parents to support children’s progress and shared expectations.
Year 1 Teacher & Head of Languages
5 Years- Planned [number] differentiated activities weekly to engage mixed-ability pupils across core learning areas.
- Supported 80% EAL learners through tailored classroom support and accessible language scaffolds.
- Organized language events and coordinated language teachers to strengthen school-wide language provision.
- Planned lessons effectively and used target tracker assessment data to monitor pupil progress and adjust instruction.
- Built stronger family links through clear communication with parents and a collaborative classroom community.
Educational Psychology Practicum
13 Years 9 Months- Identified pupils with additional learning needs and adapted teaching methods and resources to match individual abilities.
- Worked with teachers to monitor pupil progress, refine support strategies, and maintain consistent follow-up.
- Supported student wellbeing through behavior guidance, emotional regulation support, and calm, positive classroom interventions.
Language Assistant
9 Months- Built students' linguistic skills through structured role-plays and games tailored to secondary-level language learning.
- Created interactive lessons that used games to reinforce vocabulary, participation, and classroom energy.
- Applied Differentiated instruction to support learners with varying language confidence and classroom needs.
Education
Master - Secondary teaching
- TFG: Personality & Personal development.
- Professional Development: SRA (Suicide Risk Assessment)
- First Aid & seizures training
- IT & Security training
- Phonics training ( Jolly phonics, Read, Write Inc.) SingaporeMaths
- Extracurricular Activities: Triathlete athlete as a passion.
- Honoured for participating at 70.3 Ironman World Championship in 2026. Nice, France.
Bachelor's degree of teaching - Secondary
Bachelor degree of teaching - Primary
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Lesson planning
Assessment for learning
Behavior management
Emotional regulation support
Individual support plans
Parent communication
Student wellbeing monitoring
Case conferencing
EAL instruction
SEN support
Classroom adaptation
Safeguarding procedures
Individual education plans
Pupil progress tracking
Phonics instruction
Restorative practices
Certification
Phonics Certificate Jolly phonics y read, write inc), England.
LANGUAGES
English: C1 Advanced (Cambridge and TOEFL) 183 Almost C2. Proficiency.
French: A1 certificate at French School. Madrid.
Timeline
ESOL School Counselor
West Gate Elementary School
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Year 1 Teacher
Alegra BI School
09.2020 - 06.2022Read More
Nursery teacher
Brookvale Early Learning Centre
01.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Year 1 Teacher & Head of Languages
Claycots Primary School
01.2014 - 01.2019Read More
Educational Psychology Practicum
Mulhacen School
01.2013 - 2014Read More
Language Assistant
Stowe School
09.2010 - 06.2011Read More
University of Jaén
Bachelor degree of teaching from Primary
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University of Jaén
Bachelor's degree of teaching from Secondary
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University of La Rioja
Master from Secondary teaching
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Personal Information
- Title: Bachelor of teaching in Primary specialized in Physical Education. Bachelor of teaching Secondary and Psycopedagogy. Masters in counseling & Guidance.
- Date of Birth: 07-10-1988