Mariela Marrero
Woodland
Summary
Professional educator with proven success in bilingual elementary education. Strong focus on fostering inclusive classroom environment, utilizing skills in curriculum development, language instruction, and student assessment. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving educational outcomes. Reliable, responsive, and driven to support academic growth and community engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dual Language 3rd Grade Teacher
Vancouver Public Schools
Vancouver, WA
10.2024 - Current
- Design lesson plans customized to students' academic needs.
- Deliver core instruction in Spanish (60%) and English (40%), aligned with dual language program goals and state standards.
- Implement and develop differentiated lesson plans to support both language development and content mastery for native Spanish speakers and English learners.
- Collaborate with special education teams to implement and monitor IEPs, ensuring that accommodations and modifications were met within the dual language setting.
- Create an inclusive classroom environment that celebrated linguistic and cultural diversity while meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of all students.
- Conduct and participate in parent-teacher conferences, often communicating with families in both Spanish and English to ensure accessibility and engagement.
- Translate classroom materials, family communication, and academic resources to support Spanish-speaking families.
- Proctor in multilingual learner assessments, including proctoring WIDA ACCESS testing.
- Collaborated on cross-curricular projects and field trips to extend learning beyond the classroom and foster real-world language application.
Multilingual Paraeducator
Columbia Valley Elementary
Vancouver, WA
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated personalized and classroom teaching for more than 80 diverse language learners.
- Tracked student data utilizing WIDA.
- Recorded accurate data on student milestones.
- Administered standardized assessments.
- Provided interpreting services for discussions involving parents and students.
- Led Spanish Club operations and managed parental volunteer coordination.
- Assisted newcomer students and families by identifying additional school resources.
- Guided students toward academic achievements with personalized mentoring.
- Facilitated individualized instruction for students with diverse learning needs.
Pre-K Teacher
Saint Patrick Academy
Portsmouth, NH
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Participated in drafting the Pre-K curriculum to meet accreditation standards.
- Coordinated school events, including the Fall Festival and Winter Fest.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address individual educational needs effectively.
- Analyzed collected data to access and address instructional improvement needs.
- Implemented strategies from Learning Without Tears and Conscious Discipline programs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood learning and development.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth in students.
Second Grade Teacher
School District Of Lee County
Fort Myers, FL
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to address diverse learning needs of students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered student collaboration and critical thinking.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, adjusting strategies as needed.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and SEL curriculum development.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student needs and promote school initiatives.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
Education
M.D. - Global Perspectives Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning Environments
Boston College, Lynch School of Education
Boston, MA08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-3
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo Campus
Arecibo06-2017
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Cultural awareness
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaborative teaching
- Curriculum development
- Project-based learning
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Certified Early Childhood Teacher
- ACTFL, Spanish Language Proficiency Credentials
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Dual Language 3rd Grade Teacher
Vancouver Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
Multilingual Paraeducator
Columbia Valley Elementary
11.2023 - 06.2024
Pre-K Teacher
Saint Patrick Academy
09.2020 - 07.2021
Second Grade Teacher
School District Of Lee County
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-3
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo Campus
M.D. - Global Perspectives Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning Environments
Boston College, Lynch School of Education
Other Experiences
Food Blogger, Photographer & Recipe Developer, The Hungry Dragonfly, Woodland, WA, 08/01/16, Present
Leadership Experience
- Second Grade Team Leader, Conscious Discipline, 2018 - 2019
- Leader of Fun Friday Cooking Club, Spanish Club & Dance Club
- Independent Animal Rescuer, Rottweiler Tana y Amiguitos, 2008 - Present
- Food blogger, recipe developer, photographer & videographer at The Hungry Dragonfly