Maria Szarka-Rubio
Framingham,MA
Summary
Dynamic Bilingual Educator/Advocate with a proven track record at Town of Hopedale/Public School System, enhancing student engagement and cultural competency. Expert in bilingual materials. Skilled in oral communication, educational strategies that cater to diverse student needs, promoting inclusivity and problem-solving abilities. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Hardworking Advocate working diligently on behalf of non-English speaking individuals to obtain necessary assistance. Skilled in coordinating files and resources to meet routine and complex needs. Effective under pressure and in stressful situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
BilingualEducator/Advocate
Town of Hopedale/Public School System
09.2011 - 06.2024
- Enhanced student language skills through immersive bilingual instruction techniques.
- Regularly communicated with parents regarding their child''s progress, addressing any concerns or areas for improvement promptly and professionally.
- Promoted cultural awareness and understanding within the classroom by introducing materials from various global perspectives.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers by providing guidance on effective bilingual instructional methods and classroom management techniques.
- Served as translator and interpreter of written and verbal communication for students, parents, program clientele and staff.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop best practices for bilingual education in the school.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Bilingual Family Partner
YOU Inc.
09.2008 - 07.2011
- Enhanced parental understanding of their child''s development stages through informative workshop sessions.
- Improved overall student well-being by addressing individualized family needs holistically and proactively collaborating with school staff members involved in each child''s life.
- Helped caregivers and family to understand mandates and perspectives of other team members while navigating through social services systems.
- Assisted families in accessing appropriate financial assistance programs, alleviating the financial burden of educational expenses.
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Enhanced communication between families and school staff through regular meetings, promoting positive relationships.
- Ensured consistent follow-up with each family, demonstrating a genuine investment in their success and wellbeing.
- Strengthened family connections by providing support and guidance in navigating community resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive plans tailored to each family''s unique needs and goals.
- Supported clients from diverse communities with specific, tailored programming, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare and social programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities/Spanish Language And Sociology
Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NYSkills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Oral communication
- Cultural Competency
- Bilingual Materials Creation
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
BilingualEducator/Advocate
Town of Hopedale/Public School System
09.2011 - 06.2024
Bilingual Family Partner
YOU Inc.
09.2008 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities/Spanish Language And Sociology
Marymount Manhattan College