Mariah Souza
Hilmar,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Extensive background in versatile education environments, prioritizing student needs. Student-centric instructor serving as both an academic facilitator and motivational support. Well-versed in utilizing classroom and online technologies to enhance the learning experience. Passionate about teaching and fostering personal growth. Firm believer in the importance of diversity and differentiation of instruction for future student success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerate Teacher
Ceres Unified School District
2022.10 - Current
- Consistently adapted lesson plans and instructional approaches based on regular feedback from students progress, parents imput, and colleagues.
- Collect data and standardized assessments to determine students areas of growth, as well as write goals related to areas.
- Determine, interpret, and write assessment results for documents required for IEPs.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education through regular progress reports.
- Employed multi-sensory approaches when presenting information to enhance retention rates for diverse learners in the one on one setting.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Teacher
Hilmar Christian Children’s Center
2017.09 - 2020.07
- Design and follow my completed lesson plans, which involve teaching alphabet and numeracy, science, and art along with personal, social, and emotional skills
- Study Bible lessons and prepare age appropriate lessons for learning
- Observation of children throughout the day in classroom and/or outside playtime
- Interaction and experience with DRDP’s
- Able to transition from one activity to the next
- Lead circle time, as well as leading and teaching Christmas Musical and Graduation programs with music
- Teach lessons regarding American Sign Language
- Sanitize equipment and toys
- Prepare and serve snacks
- Assist in complying with licensing guidelines
- Interact with parents in person and over the phone regarding children’s needs, learning, and pricing.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Professional Caregiver
Moser Family
2014.01 - 2017.08
- Regulate children’s nap schedules, meet regularly with parents to discuss children’s activities and development
- Supervise and assist with homework and preparing healthy meals throughout the day
- Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, and exercise.
- Elevated overall children's satisfaction by consistently demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and a strong commitment to providing high-quality care.
Education
Master of Arts - Deaf Education
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development: Services Track
California State University Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05.2021
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Whitmore Charter High School
Ceres, CA05.2014
Skills
- Proficient in many computer programs
- Fluent in American Sign Language, Intermediate in Spanish
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Mandated Reporter
Community Service
- 2011, Present, Hilmar First Baptist Church, Hilmar, CA, Serve in teaching Children’s Church, teaching children in Vacation Bible School, and Nursery care. Prepare lesson plans and activities. Serve in Fundraising activities, such as: running cash register, handling money, organizing, set-up, clean-up, filing, and greeting people.
- 03/2017, MJC Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Field Day, Modesto, CA, Served as a practicum judge for the Veterinary Technician Division. Informed and judged FFA high school students with scenarios within veterinary medicine. Explained how to do specific procedures correctly to high school students.
- 03/2016, MJC Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Field Day, Modesto, CA, Served as a Line Leader for Veterinary Technician Division. Led FFA high school students around and explained the Veterinary Technician Program. Answered any questions the students had regarding the program.
- 03/2015, MJC Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Field Day, Modesto, CA, Served in the Livestock Program. I organized and filed 500 student tests.
Languages
ASL
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerate Teacher
Ceres Unified School District
2022.10 - Current
Teacher
Hilmar Christian Children’s Center
2017.09 - 2020.07
Professional Caregiver
Moser Family
2014.01 - 2017.08
Master of Arts - Deaf Education
California State University - Fresno
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development: Services Track
California State University Stanislaus
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Modesto Junior College
High School Diploma -
Whitmore Charter High School
- CPR Certified
- Mandated Reporter
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