Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Foundations of Project Management (Coursera),
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Marisa Fleck

Crandall,TX
Marisa Fleck

Summary

With over 5 years of experience in a teaching setting, I am a proactive aspiring project manager with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. I have a track record of increasing student improvement by 21% and teacher skills and knowledge by 23%. My experience in the education industry has fostered a passion for coordinating tasks, managing timelines, and collaborating with diverse teams including parents, teachers, and staff. Ensuring successful project completion and facilitating learning has become a fulfilling aspect of my career. I am eager to leverage my acquired skills to drive efficiency and make valuable contributions to the success of future projects in a dynamic environment.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
4
Certification

Work History

CRANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Special Education teacher/Social skills/Core Subjects teacher
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs. Increased overall grade range by 23%
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • The main source for mentoring teachers and staff in implementing strategies in the classroom
  • Created diverse techniques and activities that increased students' emotional and social growth By 28%
  • Improved behavior by 35% by modeling positive choices, teaching socially-acceptable options, and using differentiation techniques
  • Increased positive behavior trends by 30%
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.

SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL

Special Education teacher/Social skills teacher
08.2022 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • 80% of students upon graduation applied for a job or were hired for smooth transition after high school
  • Main source for coordinating schedules, events, and behavior support for students, teachers, and staff
  • Prioritized organization and collaboration with teachers and staff which increased positive outcomes by 42%
  • Led ARD (Yearly meetings to determine students placement and schedule of services), parent, and teacher meetings for increased collaboration
  • Developed individual goals for students that was thoroughly tracked daily by observations, data collections, and assessments
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff which helped increase skills by 48%

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

Office Support and Scheduler
08.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Created templates for special projects of varying degrees of complexity and saw the project to completion
  • Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
  • Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
  • Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
  • Directed automation of office procedures such as correspondence management, recordkeeping and online communications.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

Student Teacher
08.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Learned to modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Adapted and developed unique teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Received strong recommendations from faculty and staff for my punctuality, creativity, and effective communication skills, which contributed to securing my first teaching position at one of my internship placements immediately following graduation

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

Intern
07.2019 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

Education

NORMAN HIGH SCHOOL

High School
01.2016

University Overview

University of Texas at Arlington

MASTERS OF EDUCATION
01.2021

University Overview

University of Texas at Arlington

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE
01.2021

University Overview

Skills

  • Excel

  • Google Forms

  • Data collection

  • Master Scheduling

  • Coordination

  • Collaboration

  • Problem Solving

  • Time Management

  • Communication

  • Conflict resolution techniques

  • Instructional strategies

  • Collaborative teamwork

  • Skills development

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for South Grand Prairie High School staff in August 2023.
  • Administration - Managed CARE SS Program that resulted in increased student behavior and teacher involvement .
  • Achieved 30% positive outcomes through effectively helping with creating templates for organization and collaboration
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking and scheduling spreadsheets.
  • Used Google forms to develop weekly check ins with staff and data collection for daily goals of students

Foundations of Project Management (Coursera),

Foundations of Project Management (Coursera),

Course that discuss key principles and practices that guide a project from start to finish. This includes defining project scope, creating timelines and budgets, managing risks, ensuring quality, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. It also involves leadership and teamwork to ensure the project is completed successfully, on time, and within budget.

Certification

  • PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities E-12)
  • SPED E-12
  • STR (Science of Teaching and Reading) Content 4-8
  • Subject Content 4-8

Interests

Skiing

Cross fit

Knitting blankets

Eating Healthy

Cooking and Baking

Taking walks with friends

Learning something new

Timeline

Special Education teacher/Social skills/Core Subjects teacher
CRANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2024 - Current
Special Education teacher/Social skills teacher
SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
08.2022 - 05.2024
Office Support and Scheduler
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
08.2020 - 05.2021
Student Teacher
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
08.2020 - 05.2021
Intern
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
07.2019 - 05.2021
University of Texas at Arlington
MASTERS OF EDUCATION
University of Texas at Arlington
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE
  • PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities E-12)
  • SPED E-12
  • STR (Science of Teaching and Reading) Content 4-8
  • Subject Content 4-8
NORMAN HIGH SCHOOL
High School

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