Mariana Espino Carta
Coral Gables
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
Miami
01.2009 - Current
- Teach core subjects, including Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Handwriting.
- Develop and deliver engaging lessons that are aligned with the curriculum and Florida B.E.S.T. standards.
- Informally coached teachers new to SSEDS, supporting instructional planning, classroom routines, and school expectations.
- Successfully adopt and implement new curricula, including IMSE Orton-Gillingham for literacy, and Bridges in Mathematics.
- Integrate technology, student-centered learning, and differentiated instruction to support diverse learners.
Fourth Grade Teacher
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
Miami
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Lead teacher responsible for core instruction and grade-level math group.
- Planned and coordinated a multi-day study trip to St. Augustine, FL.
Religion Teacher (Grades K-6)
St. Hugh Catholic School
Miami
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Developed and taught religion curriculum to students in Grades K-6.
- Organized hands-on community service projects for students in Grades 2-6 to support faith development and service learning.
First, Second, and Fourth Grade Teacher
St. Theresa Catholic School
Miami
01.1991 - 01.2001
- Taught full classes of up to 35 students, delivering instruction across core subjects.
- Created unit and lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to support academic growth and student success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development, Spanish
Boston College
Boston, MA06.1991
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
Professional Development
- Responsive Classroom Training, 2025
- Students with Disabilities and Dyslexia 2 Beacon Course, 2025
- IMSE Orton-Gillingham Refresher Course, 2024
- Students with Dyslexia and Reading Challenges Beacon Course, 2023
- Number Talks Mathematics Workshop, 2015
- 30-Hour IMSE Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory Training, 2014
- FETC Conference, 2013
- Brain Research Workshop with JoAnn Deak, 2011
- SRA/Wright Group McGraw Hill Training, 2009
- FCIS Academy for High-Performing Teachers, 2008
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certified
Certification
State of Florida Professional Educator License
Elementary Education Grades 1–6
Elementary Education Grades 1–6
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
01.2009 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Religion Teacher (Grades K-6)
St. Hugh Catholic School
01.2006 - 01.2007
First, Second, and Fourth Grade Teacher
St. Theresa Catholic School
01.1991 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development, Spanish
Boston College