Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Personal Information
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Marisol Benner

Marisol Benner

Spanish Teacher K-12
Houston,USA

Summary

Resourceful and enthusiastic educator, experienced in developing and cultivating learning environments for students to build confidence and enhance knowledge. Driven to ensure that students meet educational goals within the allotted timeframe. Enjoy teaching Spanish language acquisition and culture.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Assistant

Spring Branch ISD
Houston, US
12.2019 - Current
  • Conducted small group instruction sessions under the direction of the teacher or specialist.
  • Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
  • Developed positive relationships with students to promote a safe learning environment.
  • Explained class procedures, lab policies and important dates.
  • Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Implemented behavior management systems according to school policy.
  • Facilitated communication between parents and teachers regarding student progress.
  • Attended staff meetings, trainings and workshops as required.
  • Supported teachers in implementing new instructional strategies and techniques.
  • Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.

Librarian

Ashford Elementary
Houston, US
12.2014 - 05.2016
  • Responsible for the library at a 600 student elementary
  • Enjoyed reading to classes and teaching basic computer skills and library skills to pre kinder and third grade classes
  • I reopen the library and encourage children to read by showing new books and help them find ideal books for them to read
  • Also purchased new books and help our school fundraised donations for new books for our students to promote reading
  • Teaching, English and Spanish, organization and strong communication skills were require for my position

Spanish Teacher 3-5

River Oaks Elementary HISD
Houston, US
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Responsible for teaching Spanish 3-5 grades
  • I made the Spanish elective group grow from 13 students electing Spanish to over 35
  • I also received great compliments from the 6th grade teacher at St
  • Johns school where some of our students used to attend after 5th grade
  • Spanish teaching knowledge, cultural knowledge and skills

Parent/Assistant Teacher

Beehive Cooperative Pre-school
Houston, US
08.2009 - 05.2011
  • Worked twice a month at the school where my child attended
  • My duties included teaching by playing with the children at the pre-school, to help set up for the day and help and guide children as needed
  • We were also required to set up two themes per academic year and bring different healthy snacks as required
  • We worked with the teachers and other parents as a great nurturing cooperative and created a strong community for our children to thrive

English Teacher

Ceiba del Mar Hotel & Spa
Cancun, Mexico
09.2005 - 12.2005
  • A contract base work, where I was in charge of designing and implementing an incentive program along with HR supervision, I named: "Con Gusto" (With Pleasure)
  • A program designed to help the employees learn and be trained in basic English language skills of customer service
  • Enjoyed setting up classes and teaching all departments in the Hotel and Spa
  • The program showed measurable and profitable results in a short period of time that improved the work morale, employee skills and ultimately earning potential

Trainer

ACE
Ciudad de México, Mexico
02.2004 - 05.2004
  • A contract work that required me to implement as a trainer the Accent Conversational English (ACE) program, designed by Teletech in Colorado
  • In a short and specific period of time and with various deadlines, was required to provide a very structured training necessary for a large pool of employees at a call center in Mexico City to minimize their accent and improve their communication skills
  • The training was based on the american culture of customer service skills and etiquette

English/Spanish Tutor

Self Employeed
Madrid, Spain
06.2003 - 01.2004
  • Lived and traveled around Europe
  • I had several contacts and friends in Europe where I was able to stay and lived and serve as an English and Spanish Tutor privately for children and adults
  • I also helped small business or private institutions, with translations and serve as an interpreter
  • Been self-employed allow me the flexibility to travel consistently

HR Representative

Rice University
Houston, US
06.2001 - 06.2002
  • In charge of managing a busy front desk and dealing with all customers and employees of the Rice Institution as their first contact in the Human Resources office
  • My duties were several and mainly respondent to the administration and responsibility of the keeping and maintaining confidential HR records as well as offering support and collaboration to all other HR divisions as needed
  • Other duties included to maintain the web page site of HR of current positions and keeping good communication with all other employees and departments in the hiring and recruiting process

Education

Bachelors of Science - Science /Spanish

University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX
01.2003

Skills

  • Teaching Experience
  • Student motivation
  • Individualized learning plans
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Curriculum development
  • Language instruction
  • Cultural competency
  • Parent communication
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Instructional strategies
  • Team collaboration
  • Educational technology
  • Professional development
  • Adaptability to change
  • Creative lesson design
  • Language assessment proficiency
  • Language immersion techniques
  • Teaching methodologies
  • Cultural awareness
  • Native spanish fluency
  • Classroom management

Additional Information

Enjoy yoga, movies, traveling to new places, cultural events and spending and sharing time with friends and family.

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

  • Spanish Teacher Certification LOTE K-12th

Timeline

Teacher Assistant

Spring Branch ISD
12.2019 - Current

Librarian

Ashford Elementary
12.2014 - 05.2016

Spanish Teacher 3-5

River Oaks Elementary HISD
08.2012 - 06.2014

Parent/Assistant Teacher

Beehive Cooperative Pre-school
08.2009 - 05.2011

English Teacher

Ceiba del Mar Hotel & Spa
09.2005 - 12.2005

Trainer

ACE
02.2004 - 05.2004

English/Spanish Tutor

Self Employeed
06.2003 - 01.2004

HR Representative

Rice University
06.2001 - 06.2002

Bachelors of Science - Science /Spanish

University of Houston Downtown

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Marisol BennerSpanish Teacher K-12