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Mariam Prieto

Mariam Prieto

Louisville,KY

Summary

Dedicated and impact-driven educator with a strong commitment to educational equity through Teach For America (TFA). With a proven track record at Jefferson County Public Schools, I excel in multicultural education and possess strong problem-solving abilities. Leveraging project-based learning and behavioral management, I've significantly enhanced student engagement and understanding in my content areas. Trained in Montessori and traditional learning styles.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.

Teach for America Corps Member

Teach Kentucky
07.2023 - Current
  • Elected as a Teach For America corps member to address educational inequities in underserved communities through rigorous instruction and mentorship.
  • Taught Social Studies to a diverse classroom, creating differentiated lesson plans that improved student performance by focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflection.
  • Utilized TFA training in culturally relevant pedagogy to create an inclusive environment that celebrated student diversity and promoted equity in learning.

English Teaching Assistant

Ministry Of Education
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.

Private Music Instructor

Self-employeed
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Arranged performance recitals and concerts to allow students to showcase musical talents.
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Tutored students in musical theory principals.

Education

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Spalding University, Louisville, KY
06-2025
  • AMERICORP Scholarship Recipient
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Capstone Project: KTIP CAPSTONE, Data Collector ; My role involved gathering quantitative and qualitative data to track my progress, teaching effectiveness, and adherence to the KTIP standards


Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
08-2021
  • Dean's List : Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
  • Gilman Scholarship Recipient
  • 3.8 GPA
  • Study Abroad: France, Modern Language
  • Thesis: The French Wars of Religion: Social and Political Views of the Valois Dynasty.
  • magna cum laude graduate

Skills

  • Multicultural education
  • Project-based learning
  • Proctoring
  • Social studies teaching
  • Teaching strategies
  • Behavioral Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Verbal and written communication

Certification

  • AP Training, 2024-2025
  • Montessori Training, 2024
  • Certified Secondary Social Studies Teacher, Kentucky Board of Education, 2023-2024
  • Modern Classroom Training, 2023

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Secondary Social Studies Teacher - Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teach for America Corps Member - Teach Kentucky
07.2023 - Current
English Teaching Assistant - Ministry Of Education
10.2021 - 06.2023
Private Music Instructor - Self-employeed
08.2018 - 01.2020
Spalding University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
University of Louisville - Bachelor of Arts, History

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