Maria Bell
Imperial,CA
Summary
Experienced with individualized instruction and classroom management, ensuring students' unique needs are met. Utilizes adaptive teaching methods to foster inclusive learning environment. Strong understanding of behavior management and effective communication with students, parents, and staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Substitute Teacher
ICOE, Imperial Valley, CA
Imperial Valley, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Effectively teach students of varied academic/age levels with special needs and diverse cultural backgrounds in classes as many as 15 students in both short term and long term substitute positions.
- Communicate and build positive rapport with colleagues, administrators, and parents/guardians to ensure students' education was safe and effective.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Evaluated student progress regularly using both formal assessments and informal observations to adjust instructional strategies as needed.
Substitute Teacher
McCabe Union School District, El Centro, CA
El Centro, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Fulfilled both long- and short- term substitute assignments across all subject areas.
- Effectively teach students of varied academic/age levels (TK-8 and Special Education services) and diverse cultural backgrounds in classes as many as 32 students.
- Communicate and build positive rapport with colleagues, administrators, and parents/guardians to ensure students' education was safe and effective.
Substitute Teacher
El Centro Elementary School District, El Centro, CA
El Centro, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Fulfilled both long- and short- term substitute assignments across all subject areas.
- Delivered engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and classroom environments.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning atmosphere for all students.
Student Teacher
Lancaster School District, Lancaster, CA
Lancaster, CA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Create lessons in lower academic grade levels of all subject areas with special accommodations in mind.
- Effectively teach students of varied academic/age levels (TK-8 and Special Education services) and diverse cultural backgrounds in classes as many as 32 students.
- Communicate and build positive rapport with colleagues, administrators, and parents/guardians to ensure students' education was safe and effective.
ASES Tutor
El Centro Elementary School District, El Centro, CA
El Centro, CA
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted children with daily homework tasks by uncovering and removing obstacles to success.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments while identifying their skills and working on their weaknesses.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments for a Newspaper class.
- Introduced and coached dances and drills, which helped students to develop skills in a drill team class.
Education
Multiple Subject Credential/ Masters of Arts in Education - English Language Learners
National University
San Diego, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies- Emphasis in Elementary Education
San Diego State University
Calexico, CA05-2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies Elementary Education for Transfer
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA02-2019
High School -
Central Union High School
El Centro, CA06-2014
Skills
- Create and teach lessons in lower academic grade levels with special accommodations in mind
- Substitute in all lower academic grade levels (TK-8) and diverse cultural backgrounds
- Tutoring in elementary education
- Collaborating with peers in order to successfully teach extracurricular activities
- Empathy and patience
- Classroom organization
- Emotional support
Certification
- Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials
- 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Substitute Teacher
ICOE, Imperial Valley, CA
10.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Lancaster School District, Lancaster, CA
08.2022 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher
McCabe Union School District, El Centro, CA
09.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
El Centro Elementary School District, El Centro, CA
09.2021 - Current
ASES Tutor
El Centro Elementary School District, El Centro, CA
09.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies- Emphasis in Elementary Education
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies Elementary Education for Transfer
Imperial Valley College
Multiple Subject Credential/ Masters of Arts in Education - English Language Learners
National University
High School -
Central Union High School