MARIBEL DIAZ RODRIGUEZ
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Professional Teacher with over 25 years of experience focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Fall River Public Schools- Talbot Middle School
2020.10 - Current
- Followed Comprehensive Input curriculum aligned with new Massachusetts 2021 World Languages Curriculum Framework and often shared it with other Foreign Language teachers.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, meetings, and communication apps like ParentSquare, Class Dojo or Remind.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students while maintaining overall focus on entire group
Spanish Teacher
New Bedford Public Schools
2019.11 - 2020.10
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension
Special Education Teacher
Josefina Muñoz de Bernier Middle School
2014.08 - 2017.09
- Taught Special Education resource room 6th to 8th grades students that had variety of special needs
- .Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
- Presided School Board Committee.
- Founded and led ground-breaking after -school program.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Special Education Teacher
Manuel Mendía Moret School Patillas
1996.08 - 2014.01
- Taught Special Education resource room from K to 9th grade in all academic areas.
- Participated in team teaching with other teachers.
- Developed and implemented Federal proposals (Century 21).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education
Education
27 Credits Toward PhD - Special Education Curriculum
Turabo University
Gurabo, Puerto Rico02.2010
M.D. - Early Childhood Education
Turabo University
Gurabo, Puerto Rico06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
University of Puerto Rico - Cayey
Cayey, PR06.1985
Skills
- Constructively- aligned curriculum and backward assessment designed from 2021 Massachusets World Language Frameworks from cross-curricular literacy goals.
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Academic Counseling
- IEP familiarity
- Quality education
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Fully bilingual English and Spanish
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Microsoft Word
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Directed
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Foreign language teachers in the development of New Foreign Language Curriculum for Middle School.
- Active part of SEL team
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged student centered classroom setting to increase student active participation.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for more than 100 students
- Collaborated with other teachers in the development of lesson plans for cross-curricula teaching.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Affiliations
Massachusetts Teachers Association
Certification
- Out of State Licensed Elementary School Teacher
- Licensed Foreign Language-Spanish 5-12, Emergency [June 30, 2024]
- Sheltered English Immersion
- Out of State Licensed Special Education- [Lifelong}
- Out of State High-Quality Certification
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Fall River Public Schools- Talbot Middle School
2020.10 - Current
Spanish Teacher
New Bedford Public Schools
2019.11 - 2020.10
Special Education Teacher
Josefina Muñoz de Bernier Middle School
2014.08 - 2017.09
Special Education Teacher
Manuel Mendía Moret School Patillas
1996.08 - 2014.01
27 Credits Toward PhD - Special Education Curriculum
Turabo University
M.D. - Early Childhood Education
Turabo University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
University of Puerto Rico - Cayey
- Out of State Licensed Elementary School Teacher
- Licensed Foreign Language-Spanish 5-12, Emergency [June 30, 2024]
- Sheltered English Immersion
- Out of State Licensed Special Education- [Lifelong}
- Out of State High-Quality Certification
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