Marlene Spells
Grapevine, TX *****
*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
I have been in the field of education for more than thirty years. I can adapt to any working environment that pertains to helping individuals at any age. I have excellent interpersonal skills, and I am experienced with technology.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Substitute Teacher
HEBISD-Bedford, TX
August 2023 to Present
I do day by day subbing for teachers that are absent in grades Kindergarten through Twelfth. Long Term Certified Substitute Teacher
HEBISD-Arlington, TX
January 2025 to March 2025
I sat in on planned grade level team sessions, taught prepared lessons, graded papers, provided classroom management and conference with parents for second grade. I took the place for the permanent teacher who was on maternity leave.
Part Time STAAR Proctor
Texas Virtual Schools-Tarrant County, TX
January 2022 to June 2023
I was a proctor for middle and high school students on a part time basis giving the STAAR on as needed terms for Texas Virtual Schools.
ESL Language Center Teacher
Fort Worth Independent School District-Fort Worth, TX August 2004 to June 2017
I taught English as a Second Language (All Academic Subjects) in grades 3-5 to students from other countries in a self contained multi-leveled classroom setting.
(Retired from full time teaching in May 2017)
Elementary Muti-Leveled School Teacher
Fort Worth ndependent School District-Fort Worth, TX August 1997 to June 2004
I taught 2nd to 6th grade in a self contained classroom. I had two grades in one classroom at a time over the years (2/3, 3/4, and 4/5) I am certified as an American Montessori Society Elementary Education Teacher.
Elementary Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District-Dallas, TX
August 1989 to June 1997
I taught grades Pre-Kindergarten to grade 6 in an elementary school classroom setting. My last three years I taught at one of Dallas’s Public Montessori Schools with grades 4-6 in a Muti-Leveled Montessori setting classroom.
Education
Master's Degree in Elementary Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania - Edinboro, PA September 1985 to May 1988
Bachelor's in Elementary Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania - Edinboro, PA September 1972 to December 1976
Skills
• ESL Adult Education (Fwisd) (2 years)
Elementary Education, ESL, Kindergarten, Reading and Elementary Montessori
(AMS) Certifications of Texas
I am certified to teach in these areas based on the examinations for teachers in the state of Texas.