Marianela Feliz De Cator
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at MINERD, skilled in fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing student engagement. Proven ability to integrate technology and differentiated instruction, leading to improved academic outcomes. Strong collaborator with a problem-solving aptitude, dedicated to promoting language arts and supporting diverse student needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant Volunteer (ESL)
Catholic Charities
08.2024 - Current
- Developed collaborative group projects, fostering a positive classroom environment that promoted teamwork and communication skills.
- Optimized classroom management techniques to create a safe and productive learning environment that encouraged student engagement.
- Provided targeted support for struggling students, leading to increased confidence and academic success.
Teacher
MINERD ( Dom. Rep. National Minister of Education)
05.2014 - 08.2022
- Developed English and French speaking skills, grammar, and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Integrated multimedia resources into lessons to enhance engagement and comprehension of complex topics.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
- Managed all aspects of extracurricular activities, including planning events, coordinating schedules, and supervising students during field trips.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create a safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Maintained strong communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress in language acquisition and academic performance.
- Planned and implemented lessons to increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Collaborated with other English Language Teachers to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering interdisciplinary learning.
- Performed data entry to input student grades and attendance records with the MINERD platform.
- Created hands-on curriculum to promote student intships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations.
- Held parent-teacher conferences to communicate sensitive issues with parents.
- Assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback to motivate improvement in language proficiency.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by incorporating collaborative learning strategies.
- Taught two lessons per week to over 45 students throughout 5th to 8th A-B-C grade levels.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration in the classroom.
- Assisted in the development of extracurricular activities and special events for the school and School District.
- Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of English and French languages.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
Foreign Language Teacher ( English and French)
Sagrado Corazon De Jesus
10.2007 - 07.2014
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to address individual student needs and learning styles.
- Utilized authentic foreign language materials for context-based instruction, enhancing cultural understanding among students.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom environment where diverse perspectives were valued and respected.
- Contributed to curriculum development initiatives by providing input on course materials, assessments, and pedagogical approaches for foreign language instruction.
- Facilitated learning of English and French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Instructed students in writing and reading English and French characters in diphthongs system and additional characters and differences existing between Spanish
- Worked with students to generate a comprehensive understanding of English or French.
- Coached students in using proper pronunciation and pitch when speaking English or French by using exercises such as vowels and consonants.
- Developed students' vocabulary of words, characters, and loanwords using learning and memorization techniques.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities centered around English or French.
- Held culture and theme days to show country culture and language history.
Education
No Degree - English 7 French Internacional Training Program.
Instituto Nacional De Formacion Del Magisterio
Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic03-2018
Bachelor of Science - Education With A Concentration in Modern Languages
Universidad Del Caribe .
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.06-2012
Skills
- Spanish Teacher
- Language arts support
- Small group support and assistance
- Teacher support and collaboration in languages
- Supervising student activities
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse Training -
- Licentiate in Education with a major in Modern Languages.
- Cultivating Creativity in the 21st Century EFL Classroom.
- French International Training.
- Teach English with confidence.
Languages
Spanish
English
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Teaching Assistant Volunteer (ESL)
Catholic Charities
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
MINERD ( Dom. Rep. National Minister of Education)
05.2014 - 08.2022
Foreign Language Teacher ( English and French)
Sagrado Corazon De Jesus
10.2007 - 07.2014
No Degree - English 7 French Internacional Training Program.
Instituto Nacional De Formacion Del Magisterio
Bachelor of Science - Education With A Concentration in Modern Languages
Universidad Del Caribe .
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