Maritza Rojas Cardona
Nine Mile Falls,WA
Summary
Educator with Spokane Public Schools, skilled in lesson planning and classroom management. Successfully fostered student engagement and built strong relationships with students and parents. Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse needs, creating a safe and motivating learning environment that promoted academic achievement and personal growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Spokane Public Schools
Spokane, WA
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with provided curriculum and state standards.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and needs.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and share best practices.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and the community to support student success.
- Created a welcoming classroom where my students felt safe, loved and ready to learn.
Substitute Teacher
Spokane Public Schools
Spokane, WA
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted in classroom management and student engagement during instructional periods.
- Adapted to various teaching environments and student needs quickly and effectively.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure continuity of education during teacher absences.
- Provided individualized support to students, enhancing their learning experience and academic achievement.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to regular classroom teachers for follow-up actions.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Created a safe, fun and caring learning environment, even if it was temporary on my behalf.
Education
MIT - Pedagogy
Whitworth University
Spokane06.2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Student-centered learning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Spokane Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Spokane Public Schools
02.2017 - 06.2019
MIT - Pedagogy
Whitworth University