Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Courses related to Special Education
Timeline
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Marina Calderon-Simpson

Odessa,TX

Summary

I had my own business in Marketing/PR and advertising for over a decade. I worked with Coca-Cola, Time Warner, Harley Davidson, and more for local clients in El Paso. Though I loved working with my clients, the ups and downs of the economy have made me seek something more sustainable. I moved here in 2019 and started sub-teaching while I was looking to find a new career and found I loved special education. I was given a long-term assignment in special education and loved it. I also have experience tutoring and fulfilling IEP-mandated work with students in Elementary Math, English, and Reading. I also was a teacher for Art Education and ELR Middle School .

I am willing and able to take a new position as soon as possible while I finish up my TExAS testing. I am currently scheduled for two tests before the end of the year. I've been with Ector County ISD since August 2023 and would love to take my career to the next level.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Ector County ISD

Substitute Teacher, K-12
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Ector County ISD

Teacher ELR
08.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on the database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • This was a short-term position.

ESS Substitute Services/Client Midland ISD

Substitute Teacher, K-12
08.2019 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Worked in long-term substitute position as main teacher.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
  • Implemented discipline and behavior modification protocol according to school policy.

Education

Course Completed For Special Education

University Overview

Courses taken for Special Education (abbreviated)I finished all these courses with a 3.0 GPA while working full-time in the education field.

  • EDUC 6317 Mat/Med/Media in Reading
  • EDUC 6302 Educational Psychology
  • EDUC 6300 Instructional Methods & Processes
  • EDUC 6303 Theories of Curriculum & Instruction
  • EDUC 6349 Autism Across the Lifespan
  • EDUC 6352 Technology and School Change
  • EDSP 6341 Behavior Management & Social Skills
  • EDSP 6344 Methods of Teaching Except Learners
  • EDSP 6347 Characteristics of ASD

University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa Texas

Master of Arts from Special Education
01.2026

University Overview

Teaching Certification FAST-TRACK Program

Pending SPED TExAS November 2023 scheduled

Pending STR December TExAS December 2023

IF needed I will vary my next test based on the job I get in January to tailor to my job.


New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism, Media And Digital Graphic Design
05.2011

University Overview

Received education and experience in journalism, digital film making and media/advertising and PR in a 4 year degree and also received an associate degree in digital graphic design.

Skills

  • Multi-Subject Instruction
  • Parent Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Discussion Facilitation
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Records Management
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Special Education
  • Art: Digital and Traditional
  • English
  • Group Instruction
  • Classroom Organization
  • Proficient in Focus
  • Activity Management
  • Special Education protocol implementation

Additional Information

Additional Information

My previous professional life I owned my marketing company in El Paso, Texas doing business in many US cities and working with PR teams for the likes of Coca-Cola, Time Warner, Harley Davidson and Wells Fargo. I bring to my students the answer from real world experiences and answer their question of "What do I need to know this for?"

Courses related to Special Education

Courses related to Special Education

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  • EDUC 6317 Mat/Med/Media in Reading
  • EDUC 6302 Educational Psychology
  • EDUC 6300 Instructional Methods & Processes
  • EDUC 6303 Theories of Curriculum & Instruction
  • EDUC 6349 Autism Across the Lifespan
  • EDUC 6352 Technology and School Change
  • EDSP 6341 Behavior Management & Social Skills
  • EDSP 6344 Methods of Teaching Except Learners
  • EDSP 6347 Characteristics of ASD

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12
Ector County ISD
10.2023 - Current
Teacher ELR
Ector County ISD
08.2023 - 09.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS Substitute Services/Client Midland ISD
08.2019 - 06.2023
Course Completed For Special Education
University of Texas Permian Basin
Master of Arts from Special Education
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism, Media And Digital Graphic Design

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