Maritza Maldonado-Cupeles
Plfugerville,TX
Summary
Distinguished educator with a proven track record at PFISD and AISD, excelling in classroom management and fostering critical thinking. Achieved significant student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective parent-teacher communication. Skilled in motivating students and building strong relationships, ensuring a supportive and dynamic learning environment.
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Grade 2
PFISD
08.2020 - 04.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Teacher, Grade 1
PFISD
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, promoting empathy, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making among students.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
Teacher, Kindergarten
AISD
08.2006 - 05.2014
- Promoted creativity and critical thinking skills by incorporating project-based learning activities into the curriculum.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure individual student success.
- Developed strong partnerships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication and encouraging collaboration in supporting student growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez, PRSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate -Texas Department of Education.
- Bilingual Education Certificate
- Early Childhood Educator Certificate – National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- Started National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
- Science of Reading Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 2
PFISD
08.2020 - 04.2024
Teacher, Grade 1
PFISD
08.2014 - 05.2020
Teacher, Kindergarten
AISD
08.2006 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico