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Maria Rita Laredo Sierra

Oceanside

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Teacher

All About Spanish
01.2024 - Current
  • Teach Spanish to students of all ages, emphasizing grammar, vocabulary, and conversational fluency.
  • Develop engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Create an immersive and supportive environment to build confidence in real-life communication.

Teacher Assistant

Spanish Immersion Workshop
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assisted lead teachers in delivering interactive language lessons.
  • Provided one-on-one academic support to enhance student performance.
  • Collaborated on designing engaging classroom activities and cultural projects.

Direct Support Professional

Brookville Center Services, Lido Beach
Lido Beach
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily activities.
  • Developed and implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with support teams.
  • Monitored progress and reported changes to ensure quality care.

Education

Bachelor's and Master's - Spanish Language Literature Teacher Preparation

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
12-2026

Associate Degree - Teacher Education for Adolescents

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
01-2023

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Language assessment
  • Lesson planning
  • Cultural competency
  • Communication skills
  • Native spanish fluency
  • Communication skills

Certification

  • CST – Spanish (Passed)
  • EAS – Educating All Students (In Progress)
  • OPI – Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL) – Advanced High

Affiliations

  • National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

AWARDS

  • Selected to the 2024 All-New York Academic Team in recognition of scholarly achievement at Nassau Community College
  • Named to the Dean's List at Stony Brook University for academic excellence (2024 amp; 2025)
  • Cum Laude, Stony Brook University — 2026
  • Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Stony Brook University — 2026

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

All About Spanish
01.2024 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Spanish Immersion Workshop
06.2022 - 12.2023

Direct Support Professional

Brookville Center Services, Lido Beach
01.2022 - 06.2022

Associate Degree - Teacher Education for Adolescents

Nassau Community College

Bachelor's and Master's - Spanish Language Literature Teacher Preparation

Stony Brook University
Maria Rita Laredo Sierra