Mara Miranda
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping create supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, Learning Support K-3
Osborne Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Implemented behavior modification charts, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Osborne Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Increased students' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Pre-Service Student Teacher, Autistic Support K-5
The Watson Institute
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, such as visual supports and physical supports.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Pre-Service Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed culturally responsive curriculum materials that acknowledged diverse perspectives and promoted inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Improved classroom management strategies by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by integrating character education into daily lessons.
- Developed engaging hands-on activities that reinforced key concepts, deepening student understanding of material.
Education
Master of Education -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Developmental Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA08.2023
Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Test Administration
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
Additional Experience
- Homewood Community Engagement Center- Tutor Lead
- Kiddie Korner Daycare- Preschool Teacher
- Childcare- Nanny
Timeline
Student Teacher, Learning Support K-3
Osborne Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Osborne Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Pre-Service Student Teacher, Autistic Support K-5
The Watson Institute
01.2023 - 04.2023
Pre-Service Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8
08.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Education -
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Applied Developmental Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
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