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Maricenia Rojas

Maricenia Rojas

Raleigh

Summary

Dynamic Kindergarten Teacher with a proven track record at Jeffreys Grove Elementary, skilled in differentiated instruction and fostering parent-teacher communication. Enhanced student engagement through creative lesson planning and effective classroom management, resulting in improved early reading skills and a supportive learning environment. Passionate about nurturing young minds and promoting academic success. Qualified Kindergarten teacher with robust background in immersive language instruction. Spearheaded engaging curriculum development and fostered significant language proficiency among students. Demonstrated strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity in diverse educational environments. Education professional bringing wealth of experience in immersive language teaching and curriculum design. Known for fostering collaborative learning environments and achieving high student engagement and proficiency. Reliable team player with strong ability to adapt to changing educational needs and priorities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Spanish Immersion Teacher

Jeffreys Grove Elementary
08.2021 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.

Kindergarten Teacher

Juan Rafael Mora Porras
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.

Kindergarten Teacher

Global Bussiness Academy
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
  • Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Increased students' vocabulary and language skills with daily interactive language games.
  • Implemented technology in classroom to aid learning, using educational apps and interactive whiteboards.

Preschool Teacher, Academic Director of Elementary

Horizonte 2000
02.1998 - 12.2019

Preschool teacher, Academic Director of elementary and secondary school, coordinator of the English department, English teacher for elementary and secondary.

  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

English Teacher

Otto Hubbe School
02.2008 - 12.2008
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.

English Teacher

NLC
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.

Kindergarten Teacher

Parcelas Itco School
02.1998 - 12.1998
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
  • Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
  • Cultivated love for reading among students by integrating interactive storytimes into daily routines.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors and growth mindset among students through use of motivational charts and awards.
  • Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
  • Promoted culture of reading and learning by setting up classroom library accessible to all students.
  • Strengthened students' problem-solving abilities with integration of thematic units that require critical thinking.

Education

Master of Science - Development of Critical And Creative Thinking

Universidad Interamericana
Heredia, Costa Rica
10-2005

Certificate - Teacher Trainning Course/ Advance English

Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano
San Jose, Costa Rica
12-1996

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Universidad Federada De Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
10-1996

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Early childhood development
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Technology integration
  • Parent communication
  • Behavior management
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Early reading
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Creative teaching strategies

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Kindergarten Spanish Immersion Teacher

Jeffreys Grove Elementary
08.2021 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Juan Rafael Mora Porras
04.2021 - 07.2021

Kindergarten Teacher

Global Bussiness Academy
01.2020 - 03.2021

English Teacher

Otto Hubbe School
02.2008 - 12.2008

English Teacher

NLC
01.2007 - 12.2007

Preschool Teacher, Academic Director of Elementary

Horizonte 2000
02.1998 - 12.2019

Kindergarten Teacher

Parcelas Itco School
02.1998 - 12.1998

Master of Science - Development of Critical And Creative Thinking

Universidad Interamericana

Certificate - Teacher Trainning Course/ Advance English

Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Universidad Federada De Costa Rica