Maria De Codes
Orlando,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic Social Studies teacher dedicated to inspiring students to understand history from multiple perspectives. Cultivates understanding of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence world regions. Motivates students to develop sound opinions based on research of facts regarding national and global politics and economics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher - US History and Civics
Southwest Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
Social Studies Teacher - World History
Jones High School
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed positive classroom environments by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
Social Studies Teacher - World History/Economics Teacher
Poinciana High School
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Social Studies Teacher - 8th Grade History
Pan American School Of Bahia
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
ESOL Teacher - Middle and High School
Pan American School Of Bahia
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Enhanced professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences focused on best practices in English language teaching methodologies.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and used data-driven instruction for continuous improvement of learning outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, building trust through open communication and consistent follow-up on concerns.
ESL Instructor
Mission College
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
- Attended team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
- Improved students'' reading and writing skills by incorporating engaging literature and creative assignments.
- Evaluated curriculum materials critically for cultural sensitivity and relevance, ensuring that instructional resources reflected diverse perspectives.
- Expanded students'' vocabulary knowledge through targeted activities, increasing their ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Designed assessments that accurately measured student progress, providing valuable feedback for improvement.
Education
J.D. - Law
Universidade Federal Da Bahia
Salvador, BrazilMaster of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
San Jose State University
San JoseSkills
- Reading Strategies
- Student Engagement
- Parent Communication
- Online Teaching
- Writing instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational technology
- Classroom Management
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher - US History and Civics
Southwest Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Social Studies Teacher - World History
Jones High School
11.2021 - 05.2022
Social Studies Teacher - World History/Economics Teacher
Poinciana High School
08.2020 - 11.2021
Social Studies Teacher - 8th Grade History
Pan American School Of Bahia
07.2017 - 12.2019
ESOL Teacher - Middle and High School
Pan American School Of Bahia
07.2017 - 12.2019
ESL Instructor
Mission College
01.2015 - 06.2016
J.D. - Law
Universidade Federal Da Bahia
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
San Jose State University
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