Maria Schirado Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Current 7th & 8th Grade English Language Arts Instructor at Northeast College Prep. Role responsibilities include:- Conducting baseline assessments to inform data-driven instruction- Differentiating instruction to support a wide range of student needs, primarily serving multilingual learners- Calibrating expectations with the Middle School Team to ensure student success☮️ Responsive Classroom- Experience leading Advisory, Life Skills, Closing Circles and SEL curriculum to foster self-awareness and the capacity to navigate emotions- Facilitator of Restorative Circles to ensure equitable responses to conflict and provide the means for students to repair harm themselves❇️ Catalyst- Champion of research-backed Catalyst Pedagogy to provide a safe, supportive, and rigorous classroom environment☀️ Member of the Family Engagement Committee, 24-25

United States

8th Grade Advanced Reading & Language Arts Teacher at Forest Meadow Junior High (23-24).Role responsibilities include:- Implementing an accelerated curriculum to promote student growth, while differentiating to meet the needs of Emergent Bilingual and Inclusion classes as appropriate- Frequent one-on-one student conferences to encourage self-reflection and develop intrinsic motivation - Instructional planning targeting documented gaps in writing composition, culminating into a final thesis project🌱 StrengthsFinder Pilot Teacher- Administered the initial diagnostic and assisted students in discovering their developing talents while setting growth goals💻 Texas Computer Education Association Member- Attendee of the TCEA’s annual conference to explore and share applications of classroom technology👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Member of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Committee, 23-24

Teach For America Corps Member (22-24).Role responsibilities include:- Complying with Americorps service requirements, not limited to reporting student data, completing performance evaluations and attending pedagogical trainings- Full-time service as a Teacher of Record at select Title I campuses, as determined by Teach For America📣 TFA Texas Ambassador - Responsible for meeting with potential corps members to promote confidence in their commitment to the organization- Attendee of ambassador meetings with non-profit and government leaders, exploring opportunities to work in service of community youth🤠 Region: Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas, Texas, United States

7th Grade English, Language Arts and Reading Teacher at Sam Tasby Middle School (22-23).Role responsibilities include:- Instructional planning aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)- Data-informed interventions to meet individualized student needs- Scaffolding instruction to ensure the success of a diverse population of Emergent Bilingual students🌈 Gay-Straight Alliance Founder and Advisor- Responsible for planning weekly meetings, facilitating a safe environment and sourcing funding👩‍⚖️ Debate Coach, Dallas Urban Debate Alliance- Responsible for preparing educational materials on NATO, weapons-based AI and facial recognition to promote student understanding- Provided weekly revision sessions to increase clarity and effectiveness of student materials, opportunities for mock debates, and a space to receive timely feedback- Proud Coach of the DUDA Fall and Spring Debate Combine Winners - top team across competitors in grades 6-8🌟 Awarded Teacher of Promise in Dallas ISD, 2023- Selected as a standout first-year teacher from a pool of 1,400 district-wide new hires

University Of Minnesota Ymca (Uy)

Program Manager of the Y College Readers Program, a DEI focused literacy group for youth ages K-3.Role responsibilities include: - Interviewing applicants, and filling vacancies throughout the year as needed- Preparing training materials to improve youth-skills and literacy instruction- Hosting events at the University YMCA for Mentors and Site Leads to connect- Facilitating all program-wide communications, ensuring lesson plan completion and timely arrival to YMCA sites across the Twin Cities🤝 Member of the YMCA Community Board in 2021-2022

Ed.M - Master Of Education, Educational Leadership And Administration

M.Ed - Master Of Education

Concentration in Urban Education.

B.A. - Bachelor Of Arts, Philosophy

Activities and Societies: University of Minnesota Student Senate, Minnesota Student Association, Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Philosophy