Maria J Morales-Salazar

Dynamic and accomplished four-time Emmy Award-winning producer, writer, and editor with over 23 years of experience in video production. Demonstrated ability to collaborate seamlessly with strategic and creative teams, consistently delivering high-quality video projects that exceed expectations. Expertise includes pre-production logistics, custom graphics composition, special effects, and asset management, ensuring precise and creative execution of every project. A passion for storytelling fuels a commitment to producing compelling content that resonates with audiences.

• 2011 EMMY AWARD WINNER November 2011 Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Editor/Program
• 2011 EMMY AWARD WINNER November 2011 Outstanding Achievement for Arts/Entertainment Programming-Program Award to the Producer/Host/ Performer
• 2010 EMMY AWARD WINNER November 2010 Outstanding Achievement for Special Event Programs-Special Event Program-Edited
• 2009 EMMY AWARD WINNER November 2009 Outstanding Achievement for Special Event-Programs - Edited
• 2012 EMMY AWARD NOMINEE September 2012 Outstanding Achievement for Human Interest Programming - Líderes en Acción, Univision Chicago.
• 2013 EMMY NOMINATIONS September 2013 Nominated for Outstanding Achievement for Commercials - Campaign Nominated for Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Human Interest

Acero Charter Schools - Torres - STEM Teacher

Chicago, IL

08/2022-03/2023

Responsible for the development, delivery, and implementation of STEM-oriented instruction through project-based learning methods. Encourage student engagement in small-group learning experiences to solve problems through collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.

Acero Charter Schools - Torres - ESL/Bilingual Teacher
Chicago, IL
08/2018 - 08/2022

Increasing English language proficiency through ESL "English as a Second Language" or "ESL" specialized instruction designed to assist students whose home language is other than English in attaining English language proficiency. Content area learning, Native language instruction - Sheltered instruction. Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.

Lincoln School - Dual Language Teacher

Blue Island, IL
08/2017 - 2018

Implement curriculum and create performance tasks aligned to the Common Core Standards. Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standards. Use interim assessment data to enhance curriculum and inform instructional practices. Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, families, and colleagues, Have extensive content knowledge including how to differentiate and level questioning.

Center for Broadcasting - Television Production Teacher
Lombard, IL
01/2009 - 01/2011

Teach all aspects of television production, studio production, technical directing, directing, camera and Final Cut Pro editing and Writing for television. Used Final Cut Pro to edit the footage into the correct order and add effects. Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions, and available equipment.

• Collaborated with CPD and FBI in the production of investigative reporting for the Midwest region of unsolved crimes, an international weekly show.
• Documented and followed the news story of an unsolved crime that led to reuniting the family of two children abducted by his father and taken to Mexico after he murdered his wife in Chicago.
• Supervised team of 10 staff members in the content production and editing of a daily newscast.

Substitute Teacher