Mara Gabriel
Montrose,US
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 4 years of experience in education. Expertise includes behavior management and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students and parents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
Montrose High School
08.2023 - Current
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students
Middle School Teacher
Columbine Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls and emails.
Elementary School Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided a warm and supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peer, and administrative staff
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Student Teacher
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Assistant Teacher
Willows Child Learning Center
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor and enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems, and materials
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Concordia University
Seward, NE05.2019
High School Diploma -
Montrose High School
Montrose, CO01.2015
Skills
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Instructional Strategies
- Relationship Building
- Online Teaching
- Organizational ability
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
Colorado Department of Education Professional Teaching License
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Montrose High School
08.2023 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Columbine Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Elementary School Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Student Teacher
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Teacher
Willows Child Learning Center
05.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Education
Western Colorado University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Concordia University
High School Diploma -
Montrose High School
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