Microsoft software (word, excel, powerpoint)
Mariana Díaz Ortiz
Pedagogy, Teacher And Gestalt and Dance Therapist
Mexico City
Summary
Accomplished ELS Teacher successful in classroom management, student preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
I´m also a high-energy teacher, who offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping any student. Skilled in activity coordination, creative activities, and empathic listening. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs.
I consider myself, hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a teacher or coordinator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Accomplished ELS Teacher, successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 4th and 5th Grade
Senda School
08.2023 - Current
- Daily Work with Knotion, knowledge in action, Integrated learning ecosystem, that merges science and consciousness, to live as a new humanity, and a high-tech infrastructure to ensure continuous connectivity within schools. It works as a transdisciplinary curricula, curated from high-performer countries academic standards. It has a set of sequential lesson plans which are developed by specialized instructional designers, and delivered through an intuitive mobile application, and with a comprehensive knowledge bank of engaging learning resources.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Use of Proyect Zero, Making Thinking Visible, from Harvard, to promote engagement, understanding and independence in students learning process.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
University Teacher
Humanitas Del Valle
07.2023 - Current
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Tutorial Teacher
UNAM
11.2022 - Current
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
Gestalt Therapist
Self Employed
05.2018 - Current
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Coordinated workshops using holistic approaches such as dancetherapy.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
- Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients.
Preschool Teacher
Oxford Preshool
08.2009 - 10.2015
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Trainer
General Motors Company
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Implemented new training courses after assessing corporate data and identifying employee weaknesses.
- Educated clients on proper use of products and systems.
Education
Master - Sports Psycocholgy And Coaching
Grupo Tarraco Internacional
Valencia, Spain 01.2021 - 02.2022
Master - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
UNITEC
Mexico 03.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor´s Degree - Pedagogy
Universidad Panamericana
Mexico 04.1994 - 06.1998
Diploma - Gestalt Therapy
Escuela De Gestalt Viva Claudio Naranjo
Puebla, Mexico 03.2012 - 03.2015
Skills
Safety awareness
undefinedSoftware
Zoom
Social Media Instagram and Facebook
Knotion (curricular software
Certification
Dancetherapist
Interests
Hiking and Sports (Tennis, swimming, gym and dance)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 4th and 5th Grade
Senda School
08.2023 - Current
University Teacher
Humanitas Del Valle
07.2023 - Current
TKT Cambridge Band 3
02-2023
Tutorial Teacher
UNAM
11.2022 - Current
Master - Sports Psycocholgy And Coaching
Grupo Tarraco Internacional
01.2021 - 02.2022
Master - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
UNITEC
03.2019 - 11.2020
Gestalt Therapist
Self Employed
05.2018 - Current
Dancetherapist
07-2016
Diploma - Gestalt Therapy
Escuela De Gestalt Viva Claudio Naranjo
03.2012 - 03.2015
Preschool Teacher
Oxford Preshool
08.2009 - 10.2015
Trainer
General Motors Company
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor´s Degree - Pedagogy
Universidad Panamericana
04.1994 - 06.1998
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