Mariana Brasfield

Houston, TX | 832-461-5656 | brasfieldmariana@gmail.com

Objective
Highly motivated classroom teacher looking to apply my creativity, problem-solving skills, and passion for
learning to a new industry and role. I aim to continue to develop my leadership skills and work
collaboratively with others to push toward innovation and success.

Experience

Dual-Language Teacher 2020-Current

● Successfully orchestrated lessons to ensure seamless delivery and a high-quality learning

experience for students.

● Utilized strategic-thinking skills to identify improvements in lesson delivery, driving measurable

growth.
● Developed visually appealing presentations to enhance understanding and engagement.

● Organized and presented AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) training for the
campus, providing educators with effective instructional strategies and resources to encourage
college and career readiness for all students.

● Served as the lead chair for the Math and Literacy Committee, collaborating with colleagues to
develop and align curriculum, share best practices, and implement data-driven instructional
strategies.

● Facilitated the AVID Committee, overseeing the implementation and monitoring of AVID program
components and supporting students in developing academic and organizational skills.

● Demonstrated strong leadership and people management skills by effectively guiding and
mentoring instructors, fostering their professional growth.

● Collaborated closely with team members to align lesson objectives with distrcit goals and
learning best practices.
Bilingual Teacher 2018-2020
● Responsible for creating a positive and safe learning environment that fosters student growth and
development
● Consulted with administration to understand student needs and provided tailored solutions,
leading to positive student experience.
● Maintained a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, ensuring that all lessons were delivered on
time and exceeded expectations.
● Developed and implemented differentiated instructional materials and assignments to meet the
unique needs of tier 2 and tier 3 students, promoting their academic growth and success.

Skills & abilities

● Proven ability to effectively manage teams and resources to achieve goals and objectives.
● Demonstrated capability to adapt to changing environments and handle new challenges with
ease.
● Strong aptitude for analyzing complex problems and implementing effective solutions.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and facilitate
understanding.
● Track record of successfully leading and inspiring teams to deliver outstanding results.
 ● Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for various tasks,
including document creation, data analysis, and presentations.
● Strong design abilities used to create engaging materials by using a variety of learning principles.

Education

● Master of Education-LDT, the University of Houston May 2024 (Expected)

● Bachelor of Arts, the University of Houston