Marissa Del Toro
Panama City
Summary
I am an amazing candidate for this position because I have had experience and the opportunity to work with children. I have experience with needing to follow specific curriculum while also ensuring lessons and teachings are suited to each individual student. I am more than willing to learn more and add to my knowledge. I am a patient, respectful, and kind person who will showcase these traits alongside peers at my place of employment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pre-k/Kinder Montessori Paraprofessional
El Paso Independent School District
El Paso
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Supported the lead teacher with instruction during class
- Ensured the classroom was organized, clean and ready with all resources and material used in daily lessons and work cycles
- Worked with children both individually and in small groups to assess knowledge on material
- Reported children’s progress to the lead teacher to ensure we were taking the necessary steps to assist specific students if needed
- Allowed children to have independence in choosing and doing their work, while also guiding when necessary
- Fostered a quiet, safe, and comforting work environment
- Acted as a model for students, making sure I am displaying what I expect of them
- I assisted with all extracurricular activities during the school day such as supervising during PE, music, library time and lunch
- Worked with the lead teacher to create new ideas for implementing the learning of the required curriculum with an idea that was suitable for the different ages in our classroom
- Collaborated with fellow paraprofessionals and other lead guides to offer ideas and strategies and also gain insight on what they have going on in their classrooms to see what we could implement in ours
Tutor/Substitute Teacher
Canutillo Independent School District
El Paso
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided mathematical tutoring sessions to first grade students
- Established relationships with all students to ensure comfort, respect and communication between all
- Followed curriculum given to me, while also making sure to adjust that accordingly based on students needs
- Collaborated with various tutors to develop effective strategies that would address the specific needs of students
- Took record of students’ progress within the intervention program and assisted with data entry as part of research behind the program
- As a substitute, I filled the role of the teacher while ensuring all lesson plans were accomplished at the end of each day
- Followed careful instructions left to me by each teacher
- Worked with elementary, middle and high school students
- Ensured students were on task and in a safe environment
- Solved student disagreements at times in classrooms to the best of my ability
- Ensure respect between student and myself was always a priority, as I was constantly meeting new students
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX 08.2020 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Canutillo High School
Canutillo, TX05-2020
Skills
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual
- Work well with others
- Friendly and compliant
- Patient
- Work well under pressure
- Problem Solver
- Critical Thinker
- Organized
- Active Listener
- Empathetic
- Leadership Skills
- Strong communication
- Adaptability
Timeline
Pre-k/Kinder Montessori Paraprofessional
El Paso Independent School District
06.2024 - 11.2025
Tutor/Substitute Teacher
Canutillo Independent School District
02.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At El Paso
08.2020 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Canutillo High School