Marisa Cabrera
5 Knoll Ln, Glen Head,NY
Summary
Organized, hardworking, and conscientious English Teacher eager to leverage reading, writing, and interpersonal skills to transition into an entry-level contracting position. Excellent communicator, effective at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, and dedicated to producing quality work. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
Friends Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Created curriculum, delivered lessons, and guided development of close reading and analytical writing skills for two sections of fifth and two sections of sixth grade English classes.
- Established a trusting and caring rapport with students, families, and colleagues to contribute to a culture of harmony, kindness, and inclusion.
- Communicated with families about sensitive information in person and via email.
- Input data about student progress and stored documents related to my course in various online platforms daily.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Head coached Middle School Cross Country and sent weekly communication to the school community with updates about the team.
Middle School English Teacher
University Prep
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Constructed unit plans, delivered content, and facilitated classroom activities to engage sixth and seventh grade English students.
- Tracked and assessed progress for sixty students; provided timely feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, email correspondence, and conferences.
- Coached MS Fall Cross Country, MS Spring Ultimate Frisbee, and HS Debate.
- Proposed, developed, and was lead instructor for a three-week comparative social justice Intensive course that studied the Duwamish Tribe of the Greater Seattle Area and the Pueblos of the American Southwest.
- Led sixteen students and two support chaperones in a week-long field trip to Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, and visits by guest speakers.
- Collaborated with the Science Department to teach an Intensive course called Deep Space Six, in which students explored the scientific principles behind SciFi stories.
- Integrated Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Schoology, and other technologies into classroom.
- Adhered to school policies and student IEPs to promote equity.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Park Hill Elementary School
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked alongside special education teacher and two other paraprofessionals to create a safe, positive, and productive learning environment for ten fourth and fifth graders with moderate to severe disabilities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Administrative Assistant Intern
Goidel Law Group
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Learned about DSRIP to support the on-staff social worker and lawyer in making a presentation about the new policy.
- Assisted with data entry and with maintaining a tidy and professional office space.
- Warmly greeted visitors and helped clients with scheduling and other inquiries over the phone.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail to facilitate prompt delivery and receipt.
Education
Master in Teaching - Secondary English Education
University of Washington
Seattle03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Maryland
05.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Slack, Canva
- Elementary level proficiency in Spanish (through heritage and study)
- Group Facilitation
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Risk Management
- Document Drafting, Modification, and Editing
- Procedure Adherence and Reporting Requirements
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
Activities
Alpha Phi Omega, National Co-ED Service Fraternity: Professional Greek Council Representative in 2017
- Managed and posted to the chapter's social media accounts, collaborated with the Large Scale Event Chair to plan and create publicity for events, reported information from bi-weekly meetings to the rest of the chapter.
The Paper Shell Review: Editor from 2016-2019
- Met with a committee of five to read entries to University of Maryland's campus literary magazine, nominated then voted for the strongest entries, then edited essays for publication in the magazine
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
Friends Academy
08.2023 - Current
Middle School English Teacher
University Prep
08.2021 - 06.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Park Hill Elementary School
09.2019 - 03.2020
Administrative Assistant Intern
Goidel Law Group
06.2015 - 08.2015
Master in Teaching - Secondary English Education
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Maryland
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