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Maricella López

Berwyn

Summary

Dynamic educator with experience at Berwyn North School District, adept at implementing student-centered learning strategies and fostering positive relationships. Skilled in lesson planning and age-appropriate differentiation, I effectively supported diverse learners, enhancing their educational experience and engagement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Berwyn North School District
Berwyn
09.2023 - Current
  • Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Provided direct one-on-one support to students with disabilities in an educational setting.
  • Supported the teacher in delivering lesson plans, and adapting instruction as needed for individual student needs.

Student Teacher

Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Designed, planned, and implemented age-appropriate, differentiated instruction in the areas of math, literacy, science, social studies, and social emotional learning
  • Composed and distributed family correspondence, including weekly newsletters and special event flyers, and professionally communicated students' progress with parents/guardians
  • Maintained accurate paper records of student progress
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, and all staff

Teaching Intern

Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Designed a unit and lessons based around the common core state standards on the Ho-Chunk and their history
  • Taught and facilitated math lesson including multiplication following the Bridges Mathematics Curriculum
  • Facilitated small group learning, engaging 24 students in a variety of literacy lessons to enhance their comprehension

Teaching Intern

Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Created and led lesson plans for 20 students in a dual language immersion classroom regarding ongoing classroom topics and grade level standards
  • Assisted head teacher in classroom management strategies and helped establish a positive learning environment
  • Built positive relationships with students (during a time of limited interaction, COVID-19)

Teaching Intern

Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Facilitated small reading group rotations, with 4 stations: reading independently, assisted reading, online reading, teacher-instructed small group
  • Implemented math and phonics lessons per the curriculum
  • Created an engaging history lesson with art-integration to teach about Veteran's Day

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy Studies Certificate

University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
05.2023

Skills

  • Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Zoom and Promethean boards
  • Document cameras and iPads
  • Co-teaching and co-planning
  • Student-centered learning strategies
  • Lesson planning and development
  • Age-appropriate differentiation
  • Positive relationship building

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Berwyn North School District
09.2023 - Current

Student Teacher

Madison Metropolitan School District
01.2023 - 06.2023

Teaching Intern

Madison Metropolitan School District
09.2022 - 12.2022

Teaching Intern

Madison Metropolitan School District
01.2022 - 05.2022

Teaching Intern

Madison Metropolitan School District
09.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy Studies Certificate

University of Wisconsin