Maricris Ambalagan

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Skills

English Language Arts (ELA) Instruction
Curriculum Development
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Student Assessment and Evaluation
Data-Driven Instruction
Literacy Development
IEP Accommodations and Modifications
Student Engagement Strategies
Educational Technology Integration

About

I am a dedicated and certified Secondary English Language Arts Teacher with 8 years of professional teaching experience in secondary education, specializing in developing students' reading, writing, communication, vocabulary, and critical-thinking skills. I hold a Master of Arts in Education, Major in English, and a Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in English Language Arts, complemented by a National Board Certification for Teachers 6-12 with an English Language Arts endorsement. Throughout my teaching career, I have successfully implemented differentiated instruction, project-based learning, collaborative activities, formative assessment, and targeted feedback to enhance student learning outcomes. These efforts have resulted in a 25% improvement in English Language Arts proficiency, a 30% increase in classroom engagement, and measurable literacy growth among 90% of students. In addition to my classroom teaching experience, I have served as a School-Based Instruction Coordinator, supporting curriculum implementation, professional development initiatives, data-driven instructional interventions, and learner-centered teaching practices. Recognized for Outstanding Teacher Performance, I bring strong instructional leadership, adaptability, classroom management expertise, and a steadfast commitment to student achievement, continuous improvement, and educational excellence.