Maria Mascarenas
Summary
Certified, native Spanish teacher with bilingual proficiency and expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and cultural awareness. Committed to creating engaging lesson plans that enhance language acquisition and promote student interaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences
Sarasota
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Implemented Spanish language curriculum covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversations.
- Facilitated interactive activities to cultivate language skills and promote cultural understanding.
- Developed and administered oral and written exams for evaluating language proficiency.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to enhance student engagement.
- Organized materials for daily instruction in alignment with national academic standards.
- Promoted cultural awareness through Hispanic customs and traditions within class activities.
- Facilitated small group conversations between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking students to enhance communication.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment for about 160 to 175 students with diverse background, every school year.
ESOL Paraprofessional
McIntosh Middle School
Sarasota
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported English language learners in daily classroom activities and instruction.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance language acquisition and comprehension.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials for varying language proficiency levels.
- Provided translation services for parent and teacher conferences and other important communications.
- Supported teachers in providing modifications or accommodations for special needs learners within an ESOL setting.
- Assisted teachers in preparing lesson plans and materials for ESOL classes.
- Created a variety of instructional materials to accommodate various learning styles and levels of ability among ESL students.
Education
World Languages - Spanish
Florida Department of Education
Florida07-2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Florida International University
Miami, FL08-1987
Skills
- Language curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Language assessment
- Classroom management
- Teaching methodologies
- Diversity inclusion methods
- Cultural awareness promotion
- Educational resource adaptation
- Technology integration
- Educational games development
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences
08.2023 - 06.2026
ESOL Paraprofessional
McIntosh Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023
World Languages - Spanish
Florida Department of Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Florida International University