Maria Ines Marichalar
Elsa,Texas
Summary
With a proven track record at Edcouch-Elsa ISD, I excel in transforming dyslexic and bilingual learners' lives through engaging lesson planning and effective classroom management. Leveraging phonemic awareness and collaborative communication, I've significantly enhanced literacy development and student performance, embodying best practices in bilingual education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dyslexia Teacher
Edcouch-Elsa ISD-LBJ Elementary
01.2024 - Current
- Established high expectations for all students while acknowledging individual strengths and areas of growth.
- Plan and deliver lessons from Multisensory Teaching Approach curriculum, tailored to the unique needs of dyslexic learners, promoting literacy development..
- Enhanced classroom dynamics by fostering a supportive learning environment through positive reinforcement and clear expectations.
- Improved individual student performance by providing personalized instruction and feedback on assignments.
- Communicated regularly with families regarding student progress, addressing concerns promptly and collaborating on strategies for improvement.
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Edcouch-Elsa ISD - Ruben C. Rodriguez Elementary
08.2017 - 01.2024
- Adapted lessons from Amplify curriculum to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Attended professional development workshops for bilingual teachers on best practices for bilingual education, fostering a collaborative teaching community.
- Nurtured students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop bilingual curriculum materials, resulting in more effective teaching strategies.
- Utilized various assessment tools such as MClass and MAP Growth to track student progress, providing targeted instruction for improvement.
- Established a positive learning environment by consistently enforcing classroom rules and expectations, promoting respect among students.
1st Grade Bilingual Teacher
Monte Alto ISD
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Utilized formative assessments throughout the year to identify areas needing improvement, tailoring instructional approaches accordingly for optimal results.
- Increased overall class performance by implementing interactive and collaborative learning activities.
- Developed Lesson plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring appropriate support and assessments throughout accommodations.
- Collaborated with grade-level colleagues to design interdisciplinary lessons that promoted critical thinking across subject areas.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment tools, adapting instructional strategies as needed to promote success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and pedagogy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education EC-6
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX12-2014
Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Collaborative Communication with Parents
- Phonemic Awareness
- Effective Reading Techniques
- Engaging Lesson Planning
Timeline
Dyslexia Teacher
Edcouch-Elsa ISD-LBJ Elementary
01.2024 - Current
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Edcouch-Elsa ISD - Ruben C. Rodriguez Elementary
08.2017 - 01.2024
1st Grade Bilingual Teacher
Monte Alto ISD
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education EC-6
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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