Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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MARIA REBECCA A. MARANTAN

MARIA REBECCA A. MARANTAN

CROSSETT,AR

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate educator with a strong preschool and special education background and over 10 years of experience. I bring a creative and adaptive teaching style that meets each child’s unique needs, encouraging engagement and growth through play-based and sensory-integrated learning.

Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to a role.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher (7th to 8th Grade)

Crossett Middle School
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.

Special Education Teacher (K to 4th Grade)

Crossett Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.

Head Teacher(Playgroup, Nursery, and Kindergarten)

Lighthouse Learning Center, Inc. Bohol
06.2015 - 07.2022
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Increased overall student satisfaction by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning preferences.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Pre-School and Special Education Teacher

Bohol Child Headstart, Inc.
06.2011 - 03.2013
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
  • Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Cebu Technological University
Cebu Philippines
04-2021

Units - Education Major in Pre-Elementary Teaching

University of Bohol
Tagbilaran City Bohol Philippines
10-2015

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Major in Special Education

Holy Name University
Tagbilaran City Bohol Philippines
10-2010

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans IEPs
  • Small group instruction
  • Special education
  • Co-teaching experience
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Group and individual instruction

Certification

PROVISIONAL PRACTISING CERTIFICATE - Registration Number 449606

Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand


STATE OF ARKANSAS EDUCATORS LICENSE - CID: 10194840

Arkansas, United States of America


LICENSED PROFESSIONAL TEACHER – License No. 1094423

Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines

Timeline

Special Education Teacher (7th to 8th Grade)

Crossett Middle School
08.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher (K to 4th Grade)

Crossett Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024

Head Teacher(Playgroup, Nursery, and Kindergarten)

Lighthouse Learning Center, Inc. Bohol
06.2015 - 07.2022

Pre-School and Special Education Teacher

Bohol Child Headstart, Inc.
06.2011 - 03.2013

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Cebu Technological University

Units - Education Major in Pre-Elementary Teaching

University of Bohol

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Major in Special Education

Holy Name University