Marina Zak
Chesterfield,MI
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Van Dyke Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Developed tailored lesson plans and utilized data-driven instruction to enhance academic performance. A positive role model and mentor, fostering strong relationships with students and colleagues while promoting a growth mindset.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Van Dyke Public Schools
06.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- 2024-2025 Van Dyke Public Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Education
Ed. Specialist - Educational Leadership
Oakland University
Rochester, MI06-2022
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Van Dyke Public Schools
06.2016 - Current
Ed. Specialist - Educational Leadership
Oakland University
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Wayne State University
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