MARINA MASTERMAN
Howell,MI
Summary
As a native Costa Rican, I moved to the United States with my husband 10 years ago. Since then, we have built an amazing family of four. After successfully raising our daughters, who are both now in school, I joined the HPS district 2 years ago as an assistant teacher. With Spanish as my native tongue, I am excited to add my name to the list of applicants for the Third Grade Teacher position in the Spanish Immersion Program, as I embark on this new venture in my career.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Hutchings Elementary
Howell, Michigan
09.2023 - Current
- Classroom management– Oversee the classroom, maintain structure, and manage student behavior
- Instructional support– Provide extra support to students or small groups in the resource room
- Communication– Communicate with teachers to provide updates on student progress
- Collaboration– Work with teachers and other staff to support student development
- Organization– Organized the classroom and teaching materials
- Supervision– Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and on recess
- Teaching social skills– Teach social skills to students
- Maintaining a safe environment– Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Little Highlander's Learning Center
Howell, Michigan
01.2023 - 09.2023
- As a teacher's assistant for preschoolers and toddlers, I worked with different teachers and classes as needed, assisting throughout the day, and also teaching the children some Spanish whenever possible.
- I followed licensing and program guidelines, communicated with parents, and supervised children both in and out of the classroom, among other duties.
Lead Retail Sales Associate
GNC
San José, Costa Rica
06.2010 - 04.2014
- As the Lead Retail Sales Associate I was selling more than products, I was also resolving customers' needs and sharing information regarding health, fitness and nutrition
- Working at GNC helped me develop my communication skills, detail orientation and to building my natural talents and strengths
Education
Bilingual Urban Education Certificate -
Davenport University
Michigan04-2026
Bachelor's Degree - Nutrition and Dietetics
Universidad Hispanoamericana
San Jose, Costa Rica01.2013
High School Diploma -
Monterrey Christian School
San Pedro, Costa Rica01.2007
Skills
- Organized student feedback
- Classroom Management
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal communication
- Microsoft and Mac knowledge
References
- Meghan VanBlaricum, Kindergarten Teacher, Hutchings Elementary, 517-294-3036
- Cathy Wildman, Kindergarten Teacher, Hutchings Elementary, 517-304-9782
- Ben Malecki, Principal, Hutchings Elementary, 248-880-0409
Passions
- Student Advocacy
- Committed to empowering students by improving accessibility to quality education and providing academic support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Hutchings Elementary
09.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Little Highlander's Learning Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Retail Sales Associate
GNC
06.2010 - 04.2014
Bilingual Urban Education Certificate -
Davenport University
Bachelor's Degree - Nutrition and Dietetics
Universidad Hispanoamericana
High School Diploma -
Monterrey Christian School
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