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Marina  Calderon-Simpson

Marina Calderon-Simpson

Odessa,Texas

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic and result driven.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Long-Term ESL Substitute Teacher and SPED

Former ESS Contractor/Now Direct EmployMidland ISD
08.2019 - Current
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons—improved classroom atmosphere by promoting a positive learning environment and fostering solid student relationships.
  • Increased student participation in class discussions through innovative questioning techniques and real-life examples.
  • Since I come from a business and marketing background, I share real-world situations for students to comprehend the usefulness and needs for what they are learning.
  • I returned to sub-teach for 24-25 while finishing school at Sul Ross for Educational Tech degree.

Bereavement

None
10.2023 - 08.2024

Family member had cancer. I had to assist with care, funeral and estate.

Teacher

Ector County Independent School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.

Marketing and Promotions Director

Self-employeed
08.2004 - 05.2018
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Boosted social media engagement with the creation of consistent, high-quality content.
  • Coordinated successful promotional events for product launches, driving consumer interest and sales.
  • Improved email open rates by optimizing subject lines and personalizing content for segmented audiences.
  • Collaborated with TV and radio campaigns and their marketing applications for co-op marketing.
  • Used environmentally-conscious marketing strategies for traditional products.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Technolgy

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
08-2025

Certification And Ongoing Master's Classes On Hold - Education SPED

The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, New Mexico
05.2011

Timeline

Bereavement

None
10.2023 - 08.2024

Teacher

Ector County Independent School District
08.2023 - 05.2024

Long-Term ESL Substitute Teacher and SPED

Former ESS Contractor/Now Direct EmployMidland ISD
08.2019 - Current

Marketing and Promotions Director

Self-employeed
08.2004 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Educational Technolgy

Sul Ross State University

Certification And Ongoing Master's Classes On Hold - Education SPED

The University of Texas of The Permian Basin

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Marina Calderon-Simpson