Maria Pineda
Everett
Summary
Dynamic educational professional with extensive experience in Boston Public Schools, excelling in student engagement and support while fostering positive learning environments. Proven organizational skills and effective communication enhance classroom efficiency and promote academic achievement. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong background in small group instruction and administrative tasks, ensuring each child's growth and success. Committed to nurturing student development, adept in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support, while embracing teamwork to adapt to evolving educational needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Boston Public Schools
Brighton, USA
08.2023 - Current
- As a Paraprofessional my responsibilities include assisting the teacher with teaching new concepts or translating information for students to understand better, supervising students, and providing students with a positive, nurturing guide.
Summer Extended ESY Paraprofessional
Malden Public Schools
Malden, Massachusetts
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported teachers in classroom instruction and student engagement.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote a positive learning environment.
- Organized educational materials and resources to enhance classroom efficiency.
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools
Boston, USA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsibilities As a Substitute Teacher, I supervise students if their regular teacher cannot lead the class. My duties include managing classroom behavior, quickly interpreting lesson plans, and creating reports to inform the students' permanent teacher.
- I have taken two long-term sub positions first one being an LD(learning disabilities) middle school Math teacher; my current long-term task is as a 5th-grade SEI teacher.
- As a long-term sub, I am responsible for managing classroom behavior, making lesson plans, grading, reporting to the principal, as well as staying in communication with parents when need be.
Academic Program Intern
Everett Public Schools
Everett, USA
10.2021 - 07.2022
- As an academic program intern I help assist the curriculum directors with any task/project they need my help with.
- Making flyers, work on spreadsheets, send emails to teachers, go to schools whenever needed.
- Proctor W.I.D.A ACCESS testing.
- Work on Summer Program plans.
- I also work on seeing if teachers have completed their required Professional Development Courses on teachpoint.
- Help out at the parent information center located in the city hall, picking up phone calls, translating and make appointments.
- Translate to families whom speak Spanish, answering any question they have.
- Speak with sales representatives about tech support for our classrooms.
Assistant Teacher
Little Sprouts Medford
Medford, USA
03.2021 - 09.2021
- As a teacher's assistant, I implement the Teacher's lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules.
- Support each child's social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development.
- Ensure the wellbeing and safety of children at all times.
- Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the Teacher, to meet individual student needs.
- Assist students with activities or difficult concepts.
- Maintain communication with parents, staff, and faculty regarding the progress of students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2029
High School Diploma -
Everett High School
Everett, MA06-2015
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Social work
- Effective Listener
- Communication skills
- Educational support
- Fluent in both English and Spanish
- Works well individually and in teams
- Small group instruction
- Schedule management
- Social support
- Clear speaker in phone calls
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Administrative experience
- Organizational Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Microsoft Word
- Ability to have strong attention to detail
- Calm and patient
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Summer Extended ESY Paraprofessional
Malden Public Schools
07.2025 - 08.2025
Paraprofessional
Boston Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
Academic Program Intern
Everett Public Schools
10.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Teacher
Little Sprouts Medford
03.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Everett High School
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University