Melvin Marin
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a state of Texas "Master" certified teacher. I also have 16 years of experience in the education field; specifically, 13 years in public education and 3 years at a private college. I am proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish, and therefore a TX certified bilingual teacher. In addition, I am a team player, respected by my colleagues, skilled in our current Amplify Language Arts and Bluebonnet Math curriculums. Finally, I have a strong understanding and application of TLAC strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Bilingual Teacher
Link Elementary, Spring ISD
01.2015 - 06.2026
Spanish Teacher
Carroll Elementary, Aldine ISD
01.2008 - 01.2010
Afterschool Program Instructor
01.2006 - 01.2007
Substitute Teacher
Klein ISD
01.2004 - 01.2005
Education
Bachelor’s degree in history -
California State University Los Angeles
01.2005 - 01.2007
Associates of Arts degree - undefined
Pasadena City College
01.2002 - 01.2004
Skills
- Subject Matter Expertise: Deep knowledge of elementary curriculum areas
- Classroom Management: Creating a positive, orderly environment
- Lesson Planning: Developing engaging, interactive, and tailored lesson plans
- Instructional Methods: Using diverse strategies to teach subjects like reading and math
- Communication: Clearly explaining concepts to students and maintaining strong parent-teacher partnerships
Certification
Texas certified EC-4th Bilingual Generalist
Curriculum Experience
- Senderos Spanish Language Program K-2
- Pearson Savvas Elementary K-5 Language Program
- HMH Texas Go Math! K-6 Math Program
- Amplify K-1 Language Arts Program
- Eureka Math K-1 Math Program
Awards
- State of Texas "Master" certified teacher
- California State University Los Angeles 2004 Dean’s List Winner
- 4 Teacher of the Month awards at Link Elementary
- 11 TLAC recognition awards for the 2023-2024 year
- SHABE 2023-2024 Bilingual Teacher of the Year at Link Elementary
Timeline
Bilingual Teacher
Link Elementary, Spring ISD
01.2015 - 06.2026
Spanish Teacher
Carroll Elementary, Aldine ISD
01.2008 - 01.2010
Afterschool Program Instructor
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor’s degree in history -
California State University Los Angeles
01.2005 - 01.2007
Substitute Teacher
Klein ISD
01.2004 - 01.2005
Associates of Arts degree - undefined
Pasadena City College
01.2002 - 01.2004