Mariana Hensarling R.
Rixeyville,VA
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable educator with a strong understanding of curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students. Skilled in designing and implementing instruction aligned with the Standards of Learning, school curriculum, and student data to ensure engaging, research-based learning experiences for all learners. Utilizes diverse instructional strategies to promote active learning, critical thinking, and individual growth. Creates a respectful, safe, and student-centered classroom environment that supports positive relationships and academic success. Demonstrates a strong commitment to culturally responsive teaching, equitable practices, and inclusive learning opportunities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Elementary Teacher (DL)
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open-ended questions and fostering an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced understanding across multiple subject areas.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating diverse, culturally relevant texts into the curriculum.
- Enhanced language skills for non-native English speakers through targeted support and tailored lesson plans.
- Developed meaningful connections between academic content and students'' personal experiences, increasing overall motivation to learn.
- Strengthened student writing abilities by providing consistent feedback and opportunities for revision.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Mexico, D.F. MX
Mexico, MX
08.2010 - 07.2021
- Promoted a love of learning by creating engaging, hands-on activities that encouraged exploration and discovery.
- Enhanced student collaboration with group projects, fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adjusting lesson plans as needed for optimal success.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to enrich the curriculum and provide real-life connections to course material.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Developed critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and real-world examples.
Education
Bachelor in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
La Salle University, Mexico
Mexico, MX07-2010
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Teaching strategies
- Language immersion
- Individualized learning
- Special education support
- Language arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Spanish Language Arts instruction
- Training UFLI: Differentiating Instruction to Meet the Needs of Whole and Small Groups K-2
- Bilingual instruction
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
Accomplishments
- Achieved EXCEED STANDARD in my End of the Year PGP by having 75% or above students mastered Math standards and PALS/VALS. (2024-2025)
- Collaborated with Prince William County Multilingual Department in the Book Committee of Phonics to chose the Curriculum for 24-25 in Dual Language.
- Dual Language Coach in Bel Air Elementary in which I worked on developing curriculum and pacing guide for K-5th grade Dual Language classes.
- PWCS Interdisciplinary Coaching Academy (2023)
Fall, 202
Certification
Official Interpreter in Prince William County (ENG-SPA)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Elementary Teacher (DL)
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Mexico, D.F. MX
08.2010 - 07.2021
Bachelor in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
La Salle University, Mexico