MA R I V I C A ST R O
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
To contribute by working cooperatively in transforming lives and guiding students in writing their success stories through quality education.
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Employs variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Enforces classroom rules to encourage positive behavior.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Mission Achievement Success Charter School
07.2023 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
ELA Reading Interventionist Teacher Grade 8
Mission Achievement Success Charter School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods
ELA Reading Interventionist Teacher Grade 8
Mission Achievement Success Charter School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods
ELA Teacher Grades 6-7
Mt. View Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2021
English Grade 7 -10
General Santos City Special Education Integrated School
06.2003 - 07.2018
- Teaching Gifted and Talented, integrated classes and special program in Campus Journalism and Theatre Arts
College instructor - College of Education major in Special Education (SPED)
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
General Santos City
06.2015 - 04.2018
English Grades 8, 10
Holy Trinity College
06.1995 - 04.2001
College Instructor - College of Education major in Special Education (SPED) and Guidance and Counseling
Brokenshire College Inc.
General Santos City
College Instructor - College of Social Work
Diagan Medical School
General Santos City
Education
Gerarados' School of Culinary Arts and Cake Decorating -
10.2016
Leadership Program -
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ01.2015
MASTER OF ARTS - Guidance and Counseling
Southern Philippines Academy Inc.
04.2014
Technology Education -
Queensland University of Technology
Australia01.2013
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Special Education (33 Units)
St. Alexius College
01.2012
MASTER OF ARTS - Special Education (24 units)
St. Dominic Savio College
Bachelor in Secondary Education English -
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Positive and Encouraging
- Critical Thinker
- Project-Based Learning Trainer and Practitioner
- Collaborative Learning
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Adept classroom manager
- Effectively work with parents
- Learning Facilitating skills in the 21st century
- Skills Development
- Social Skills Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Motivating students
- Progress Evaluations
- Collaborative Teamwork
- MS Office proficient
- Learning Style Assessment
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Level Three -A Instructional Leader 6-12 Secondary, Psychology, and Language Arts
- Level Three -A Instructional Leader Pre k-12 Special Education
Parttimeteachingload
- June 2015 - April 2018: Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
- Marist Avenue, General Santos City
- Job Description: College instructor - College of Education major in Special Education (SPED)
- Brokenshire College Inc.
- General Santos City
- Job Description: College Instructor - College of Education major in Special Education (SPED) and Guidance and Counseling
- Diagan Medical School
- Job Description: College Instructor - College of Social Work
- Department of Education
- International Coach and Practitioner
- Project-Based Learning
- Food Handling Preparation
- Instructional Techniques
- Computer Literate
- 21st Century skills utilizing ICT-Based Instructions
- Life skills Trainer
- Job Description: Coaching and training Teachers across the country for Project-Based Learning, implementation and evaluation of the Program
Awards
- 2024 John Larmer Lifelong Learning Award
- 2024 Finalist America's Favorite Teacher
- 2021 Teacher of Character Award, Chavez County, New Mexico, USA
- 2021 Outstanding Teacher Global Education Summit and Awards
- 2020 Distinguished Teacher for Innovation for Teaching Award IESA (International Education Summit Awards)
- 2019 Metrobank Foundation ACES Fellow
- 2019 Outstanding Teacher in International Stage, Dubai International Schools
- 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award in Campus Journalism, Gawad Dyornalismo, Asia-Pacific Awards Council, Inc.
- 2017 to present Microsoft Ambassador Fellow
- 2016 to present Microsoft Innovative Education Expert Ambassador Utilization of Assessment Tools for Children with Learning Disabilities
- Recipient and completed the 2015 International Leaders Educators Program (ILEP) under IREX and Fulbright Commission @ Arizona State University, Phoenix, USA
- Recipient and completed the 2013 Strengthening Leadership and Teaching Strategies (SLATES) under Philippine Australia Human Resource Organisational Development Facility (PAHRODF)@ Queensland University of Technology, Australia
- 2015 Outstanding Member of Coalition for Better Education
- 2013 Outstanding School Paper Adviser of the Philippines
- 2013 Outstanding Alumna of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University for Innovations in Education
- 2013 Global Filipino Teachers Lead Coach (National)
- 2012 Outstanding Teacher of the Philippines, Metrobank Foundation Inc.
- 2012 Global Filipino Teachers (Region 12, Mindanao)
- 2003 to 2017 Outstanding SPED Teacher
References
- Ceema Guyadeen, ceemaguyadeen@yahoo.com, 505-512-8540, Mission Achievement Success Charter School
- Rizza valdez, rizza.valdez@deped.gov.ph, 096066303450, GSC SPED Integrated School
- Joaquina DeLara, jdelara@risd.k12.nm.us, 575-627-2828, Mountain View Middle School
Timeline
Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Mission Achievement Success Charter School
07.2023 - Current
ELA Reading Interventionist Teacher Grade 8
Mission Achievement Success Charter School
08.2022 - 05.2023
ELA Reading Interventionist Teacher Grade 8
Mission Achievement Success Charter School
08.2021 - 05.2022
ELA Teacher Grades 6-7
Mt. View Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2021
College instructor - College of Education major in Special Education (SPED)
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
06.2015 - 04.2018
English Grade 7 -10
General Santos City Special Education Integrated School
06.2003 - 07.2018
English Grades 8, 10
Holy Trinity College
06.1995 - 04.2001
College Instructor - College of Education major in Special Education (SPED) and Guidance and Counseling
Brokenshire College Inc.
College Instructor - College of Social Work
Diagan Medical School
Gerarados' School of Culinary Arts and Cake Decorating -
Leadership Program -
Arizona State University
MASTER OF ARTS - Guidance and Counseling
Southern Philippines Academy Inc.
Technology Education -
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Special Education (33 Units)
St. Alexius College
MASTER OF ARTS - Special Education (24 units)
St. Dominic Savio College
Bachelor in Secondary Education English -
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
- Level Three -A Instructional Leader 6-12 Secondary, Psychology, and Language Arts
- Level Three -A Instructional Leader Pre k-12 Special Education
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