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Marisel Rivera

Gaithersburg

Summary

Licensed educator with a master's degree coupled with 20 years of experience instructing elementary and secondary students. Background includes three years in the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD), teaching as a Special Education Teacher from 7th through 12th grade, Spanish Immersion Coordinator, 3rd Grade Dual Language Teacher, and ESOL Teacher in an elementary school for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Strengths include designing and implementing effective lesson plans, fostering positive learning environments, and utilizing innovative teaching strategies to engage learners. Past work has resulted in improved student comprehension, increased mastery of English and Spanish language skills, and a significant contribution to overall school performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ELD Teacher

Brown Station Elementary School
Gaithersburg, MD
08.2023 - Current
  • Attended IEP meetings and provided input regarding appropriate accommodations needed for ELLs' success.
  • Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments, such as standardized tests and quizzes.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the individual needs of students with ELD.
  • Engaged in collaborative planning meetings with colleagues to design effective instructional strategies tailored towards ELLs' needs.
  • Collaborated with parents to ensure their children's success in the classroom.
  • Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational standards and best practices in ESL teaching.

5th grade Spanish Immersion Teacher

Rock Creek Forest ES
Gaithersburg
08.2022 - Current
  • Teach Reading/Writing lessons with the Benchmark Adelante Curriculum.
  • Teach science and social studies with the MCPS curriculum for 5th grade.
  • Collaborate with peers planning lessons and differentiating instruction.
  • Tutor for a 2nd grade student through the Cares Act using the Orton-Gillingham Program.

ESOL 1st and 3rd Grade Teacher

Montgomery Virtual Academy ES
Montgomery County
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Plan ELD lessons with the Benchmark Advance Curriculum and create differentiated materials to help students improve on the four language domains (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) based on the WIDA Standards.
  • Collaborate with 1st and 3rd grade colleagues planning lessons and strategies to support ESOL students.
  • Collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers and other school staff regarding individual ESOL students and their needs.
  • Serve as a resource to explain the ELD instructional program to parents of ESOL students; students, staff, and community members.
  • Administer WIDA Model and collaborate with homeschools to monitor the WIDA ACCESS assessments.
  • Create electronic folders to keep all the ELD documents in collaboration with students' homeschool.

Third Grade Dual Language Teacher

Washington Grove ES
Montgomery County
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Teach students all the curriculum content in Spanish in a 50/50 Dual Language Program in MCPS. From August 2020 to March 2021 in a Distance Learning Set and from March 15, 2021 teaching face to face in the classroom.
  • Experience in Zoom, Kami, Canvas, and Social Emotional Lessons.

Spanish Immersion Coordinator and Reading Intervention

WILLIAM TYLER PAGE ES
Montgomery County
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Leader of the Spanish Immersion Program and direct contact between the School County and William Tyler Page ES.
  • Test coordinator for students interested in enrolling in the full immersion program of the school.
  • Help students improve reading and comprehension skills through interventions.
  • Member of the School Core Team in charge of decisions and strategies for effective school improvements.
  • Provide professional learning resources and best teaching practices such as gradebook, curriculum, classroom management, technology, differentiated instruction, discourse, and dynamic teaching to the Spanish Immersion Teachers.
  • Support teachers through the school year providing resources (creating or translating) for their lessons.
  • Order Instructional Materials for the Immersion Program through FMS and keep direct contact with vendors.

ESL Teacher K-3

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Moca
08.2013 - 07.2018
  • Teach English as a Second Language Class from Kinder to Third Grade and a Special Education Self-Contained Classroom.
  • Emphasize in reading comprehension, listening, and writing skills.
  • Develop lesson plans that are aligned with the Department of Education in Puerto Rico.
  • Teach in a whole group and also target each student's needs individually.
  • Prepare classroom materials, homework assignments, and handouts according to the curriculum.
  • Set clear expectations among students and parents to create a good learning environment.
  • Member of the School Board.

Professor for College Board English Review

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
Aguadilla
09.2015 - 12.2017
  • Work with students who are studying for the College Board Test to review and improve their knowledge skills for the English subject.
  • Coach students in best practices and techniques to get better test results.
  • Search and prepare materials that will focus on skills of more difficulty to help students in preparation for the test.

Special Education Teacher

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Moca
08.2010 - 07.2013
  • Facilitate Math and Spanish class from 7th to 12th grade for students with mild to moderate disabilities, ensuring that lessons and teaching strategies are modified to meet their needs.
  • Assess students' knowledge and skills to determine their strengths and needs.
  • Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), which outline the services and accommodations each student will receive.
  • Develop transition plans that outline services to help students develop the skills necessary to live independently and find a job.
  • Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals.
  • Meet with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to discuss students' progress.
  • Work a portion of the day teaching classes together with general education teachers; helping present the information in a manner that is more easily understood by special education students.

Bilingual Teacher

KLEBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dallas
08.2007 - 06.2010
  • Teach a Second Grade Class with five classes (Spanish language Arts, English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies).
  • Utilize multiple assessments in compliance with the district and state requirements to inform instruction.
  • Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative learning, thematic instruction and differentiation.
  • Member of the Campus Instructional Leadership Team (CILT).
  • Use of technology to enhance instruction, such as: computers, document cameras, and projectors.
  • Emphasize in small group instruction to maximize the student's capacity in all learning skill levels.

Education

M.Ed. - Teaching English as a Second Language

University of Turabo
Isabela, PR
01.2012

21 cr. Certification - English Secondary Level Education

University of Puerto Rico
Utuado, PR
01.2012

21 cr. Certification - Special Education (K-12th grade)

University of Puerto Rico
Cayey, PR
01.2006

BA - English Elementary Education with Technology and Multimedia

University of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla, PR
01.2005

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Language assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Parent engagement
  • IEP collaboration
  • Collaborative planning
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Professional development
  • Technology integration
  • Effective communication
  • Student-centered learning
  • Progress monitoring
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Learning plan development
  • Project-based learning

Professional Development

  • Ready Aim Teach Professional Development Courses: Dynamic Teaching, Equity in Education, Transforming Learning Mentoring for All: Strategies, Activities, and Assessment, 2022
  • Virtual Comprehensive IMSE Orton-Gillingham Training (30 hours), 2022
  • HD Word Implementation Training Series, 2022
  • Science of Reading Fundamentals For Maryland Educators, 2024

Certification

  • Science of Reading Fundamentals for Maryland educators, 2024
  • Cosecha Conference participant, 2023
  • IMSE Orton-Gillingham training (30 hours), 2022
  • HD Word Implementation Training Series, 2022
  • Ready, Aim, Teach: Professional Development, Dynamic Teaching, Equity in Education, Transforming Learning, Mentoring for All, 2022

Languages

Spanish
Native
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ELD Teacher

Brown Station Elementary School
08.2023 - Current

5th grade Spanish Immersion Teacher

Rock Creek Forest ES
08.2022 - Current

ESOL 1st and 3rd Grade Teacher

Montgomery Virtual Academy ES
08.2021 - 01.2022

Third Grade Dual Language Teacher

Washington Grove ES
08.2020 - 01.2022

Spanish Immersion Coordinator and Reading Intervention

WILLIAM TYLER PAGE ES
08.2018 - 07.2020

Professor for College Board English Review

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
09.2015 - 12.2017

ESL Teacher K-3

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
08.2013 - 07.2018

Special Education Teacher

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
08.2010 - 07.2013

Bilingual Teacher

KLEBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2007 - 06.2010

M.Ed. - Teaching English as a Second Language

University of Turabo

21 cr. Certification - English Secondary Level Education

University of Puerto Rico

21 cr. Certification - Special Education (K-12th grade)

University of Puerto Rico

BA - English Elementary Education with Technology and Multimedia

University of Puerto Rico

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