Maria C. Soler-Bernardini
Worcester
Summary
Highly adaptable elementary school teacher with a strong focus on student behavior management. Utilizes social skills and empathy. Skilled in incorporating student feedback to develop engaging lesson plans that cater to individual strengths and weaknesses. Bilingual in Spanish and English with a solid foundation in literacy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Immersion Teacher - Grade 5
Fowler School
08.2016 - Current
- Responsible for planning, organizing , and implementing the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for fifth grade in the Spanish Immersion program
- While maintain accurate and complete records of scholars' progress and development
- Use formative and summative assessments, such as exit tickets, STAR, DIBELS and DAZE and worked with the MTSS team to design strategic interventions to support scholars' learning and growth
- Implement UDL frameworks to design and plan learning experiences to meet the needs of all learners and remove learning barriers
- Provide a learning environment that guides and encourages our scholars to develop and fulfill their academic and social potential
- Continuously collaborate with colleagues, parents, and scholars to create a school environment that is focused on student achievement, character and success beyond school building
- Fully embraced the district's core values: creative and curious, kind and empathetic, safe and healthy, and upheld the high expectations of Maynard Public Schools
- Supported an equitable environment with rigorous instruction, joyous interactions, and strong community partnerships
Spanish Immersion Teacher - Grade 3
Fowler School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Responsible for planning, organizing , and implementing the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for third grade in the Spanish Immersion program
- While maintain accurate and complete records of scholars' progress and development
- Use formative and summative assessments, such as exit tickets, STAR, DIBELS and DAZE and worked with the MTSS team to design strategic interventions to support scholars' learning and growth
- Implement UDL frameworks to design and plan learning experiences to meet the needs of all learners and remove learning barriers
- Provide a learning environment that guides and encourages our scholars to develop and fulfill their academic and social potential
- Continuously collaborate with colleagues, parents, and scholars to create a school environment that is focused on student achievement, character and success beyond school building
- Fully embraced the district's core values: creative and curious, kind and empathetic, safe and healthy, and upheld the high expectations of Maynard Public Schools
- Supported an equitable environment with rigorous instruction, joyous interactions, and strong community partnerships
First Grade Paraprofessional Spanish Immersion
Green Meadow School
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Helped Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment
- Reviewed lessons with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups
- Supervised students in class, between classes and during recreation periods and field trips
- Provided extra help to students who needed special accommodations or struggled with a concept
- Collaborated with the teacher to identify students' issues and recommend solutions
- Observed state, school and class rules and regulations
English Immersion Teacher, Grade 2 & Grade 3
Cupeyville School
08.1999 - 05.2008
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Develop lesson plans and assessments from the grade/content school provided curriculum
- Manage scholar behavior in the classroom by establishing a strong classroom culture, with consistent routines and procedures
- Develop strong working relationships with scholars and support a joyous culture
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual scholars and use information to adjust teaching strategies
- Work collaboratively with specialist teachers, special education teachers, educational assistants, and administration
- Communicate necessary information regularly to scholars, colleagues and parents regarding scholar progress and scholar needs
Education
BA - Communications
King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.1987
M.Ed - Secondary Education
American International College
Springfield, MA12.2017
Early Childhood Post Grad Certification - undefined
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
08.2004
Skills
- Proficient Computer Literacy
- Effective Communication
- Foundational Computer Knowledge
- Experienced with Google Workspace
- Effective Classroom Management
- Foundational Literacy Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Universal Design Learning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Massachusetts Department of Education - Foreign Language, Spanish 5-12
- Massachusetts Department of Education - SEI Endorsement
- Departamento de Educacion - Puerto Rico - Elementary Education K-3
Certificates And Professional Development
- IMSE Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training
- Responsive Classroom - Responding to Misbehavior
- SEI Endorsement
- Keys to Literacy: Keys to Content Writing: Grades 3-6
- Keys to Literacy: Teaching Two Column Notes
- Keys to Literacy, The Key to Comprehension Routine, Grades 4-12
- Coaching and Supporting UDL Implementation
- Reading Development Evidence-Based Instruction
- Written Expression: Scaffolded Strategies for Writers
- Pedagogical Approaches: Content in Dual Language Classrooms
Affiliations
- Multistate Association of Bilingual Education (MABE)
- ASCD
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Immersion Teacher - Grade 5
Fowler School
08.2016 - Current
Spanish Immersion Teacher - Grade 3
Fowler School
08.2014 - 06.2016
First Grade Paraprofessional Spanish Immersion
Green Meadow School
08.2013 - 01.2014
English Immersion Teacher, Grade 2 & Grade 3
Cupeyville School
08.1999 - 05.2008
M.Ed - Secondary Education
American International College
Early Childhood Post Grad Certification - undefined
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
BA - Communications
King's College
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