Maria Sipos
Shoreline,WA
Summary
I am a positive, compassionate and creative teacher with valuable experience in effective developmental strategies for children with special needs. I have extensive background in versatile education environments. I build rapport easily with those that I work with. I do well performing independently or as member of teaching team. I have practice connecting with families, designing child goals, as well as providing families with developmental resources and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Two
EEU
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
Montessori Teaching Assistant
Portland Montessori Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and development.
Outdoor School Teaching Assistant
Forest Friends
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborating with colleagues to identify areas for improvement within the school community.
- Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting social emotional skills and cooperation.
Toddler Nanny
[Hired Privately By Families]
04.2016 - 12.2022
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Planned activities that supported children's social-emotional, motor, adaptive, and cognitive development.
Education
M.D. - Early Childhood Special Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR03.2024
Skills
- Communication and building rapport with students, parents and colleagues
- Planning and time management skills
- Teaching developmental strategies to caregivers
- Student assessment
- Goal writing
- Differentiated instruction
- Strength based learning
- Innovative lesson planning
- Social-emotional learning
- Trauma-informed behavioral strategies
- Secure attachment
- Autism communication development
Timeline
Teacher Two
EEU
08.2023 - Current
Montessori Teaching Assistant
Portland Montessori Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
Outdoor School Teaching Assistant
Forest Friends
12.2022 - 06.2023
Toddler Nanny
[Hired Privately By Families]
04.2016 - 12.2022
M.D. - Early Childhood Special Education
Portland State University