Theresa A. Mariana
*******@*****.*** **** Brewers Lane
Stillwater, MN 55082
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Resourceful and imaginative teaching professional with a talent for
promoting creativity and open-mindedness for K-12 students. Proven
ability to maintain a well-disciplined and highly motivated classroom.
Offer individualized support and provide positive encouragement to ensure
that each student succeeds. Collaborative educator, with outstanding
communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate and sustain strong
relationships within the school community. Areas of expertise:
Classroom Management Differentiated Everyday Mathematics
Instruction
Student Motivation Visual & Computer Aids Saxon Math
Interactive Learning Responsive Classroom SMARTBoard Technology
Computer-oriented and adaptive to new applications and technologies;
familiar with PC's, Windows operating systems and applications including
Word and PowerPoint; able to research and navigate the Internet and
handle all e-mail functions.
EDUCATION
Bethel University, St. Paul, MN St. Catherine University, St. Paul,
MN
Completed coursework for Master of BA, Elementary Education (2003)
Arts in Literacy Education, Dean's List/GPA 4.0 in major
2006-2008 coursework; GPA 3.6 overall
Licensures
State of Minnesota State of Wisconsin
Pre-K-6; expires June 30, 2014 Pre-K-8, expires June 30, 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hudson and Somerset, WI School Districts; Stillwater, MN School District
2007 to present
K-5 Substitute Teacher - Teach classes for students ranging in grades K
to 5; demonstrates capability in maintaining a positive and stimulating
learning environment.
. Fosters positive relationships with students and staff; guides
students through planned lessons, allowing for flexibility as needed
while effectively utilizing Responsive Classroom, Everyday
Mathematics, Saxon Math, Guided Reading, and SMARTBoard Technology in
lessons.
St. Anne Church, Somerset, WI 2006 to 2007
Religious Education Coordinator - Supervised and facilitated Religious
Education Program for K-5 students; planned and taught curriculum using
age-appropriate material.
. Successfully achieved student participation by utilizing creativity
and incorporating a "real life" connection in order to gain and
maintain students' interest and encourage self-expression.
St. Anne School, Somerset, WI
Aug. - Oct. 2006
Long-term Kindergarten Teacher - Planned and implemented instructional
lesson plans across all subjects, mindful of students' cognitive and
social development, and distinctive learning styles.
< Implemented and used FOSS Science for weather unit. Conducted student-
parent conferences to discuss educational goals for the year. Attended
and participated in faculty meetings and workshops.
St. Croix Catholic School, Stillwater, MN 2004 to 2006
Kindergarten Teacher - Part of a kindergarten team to plan and implement
instructional lessons in full day setting, while being mindful of
students' cognitive and social development, and distinctive learning
styles.
. Completed observations and assessments of students and reported their
progress to parents; attended and participated in faculty meetings and
workshops.