Maristela Freire
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Committed Educator with relevant experience in providing instructional support and creating engaging learning environments. Strengths include effective communication, adaptability, and ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven track record of implementing creative teaching strategies to enhance student understanding and performance. Recognized for ability to contribute positively to school culture and climate.
Overview
1813
1813
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Pasco County School District
Wesley Chapel, Florida
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Facilitated communication between families of children with disabilities and school personnel.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
- Assisted in developing Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
- Maintained records of student performance according to school policies and procedures.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Minnetonka Public School District
Minnetonka, MN
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
Elementary School Paraprofessional
Minnetonka Public School District
Minnetonka, MN
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
Preschool Paraprofessional
Minnetonka Public School District
Minnetonka, MN
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
Principal at Preschool
Sao Paulo University/Preschool Educational Center
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo - Brazil
07.213 - 06.2018
- Coordinated facility operations by establishing logical policies and communicating to staff, teachers and parents.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
Counselor at Preschool
Sao Paulo University/Preschool Educational Center
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
01.2007 - 06.2013
- Successfully provided effective and positive relationships with children, staffs and grow ups.
- Support safety practices and reinforced safety rules.
- Maintained inventory of contents for rare books and archives collections.
Coordinator of the Toy Library at the Chemotherapy
Pediatric Oncology Institute
Sao Paulo , Sao Paulo
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Provide emotional support to children during chemotherapy sessions.
- Created effective connection between health professionals and families of families.
- Planned, created and implemented creative activities to promote motor and cognitive age appropriated development.
Preschool Teacher
Rio Claro Public School
Rio Claro, Sao Paulo - Brazil
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Sao Paulo Federal University
Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil04.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor's in educational studies
Paulista State University
Rio Claro, Sp - Brazil01.2001
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Maintaining safe environments
- Student progress monitoring
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Record keeping
- Special needs education
- Behavior modeling
- Individual education plans
Certification
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute Training [2025] - refreshing
- CPR/First Aid Training [2025] - refreshing
- 120 hours of Education in the area of Child Development [2019]
- Staff Development training - Infectious Agents [2022]
- Staff Development training - Trauma Informed Practices [2022]
- Staff Development - Developmental Relationships for Paraprofessionals [2022]
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Pasco County School District
11.2023 - 06.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Minnetonka Public School District
04.2021 - 06.2023
Elementary School Paraprofessional
Minnetonka Public School District
12.2020 - 04.2021
Preschool Paraprofessional
Minnetonka Public School District
08.2019 - 11.2020
Counselor at Preschool
Sao Paulo University/Preschool Educational Center
01.2007 - 06.2013
Coordinator of the Toy Library at the Chemotherapy
Pediatric Oncology Institute
01.2004 - 12.2006
Preschool Teacher
Rio Claro Public School
01.2000 - 01.2002
Principal at Preschool
Sao Paulo University/Preschool Educational Center
07.213 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Public Health
Sao Paulo Federal University
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor's in educational studies
Paulista State University