Marishel Daz Levy
Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 308 4489 [email protected] - www.marisheldiaz.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE_________________________________________________________________
To facilitate learning by helping students strengthen their self-efficacy skills and become collaborative learners in the areas of critical
thinking and problem solving.
EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________
2011 2016 (Expected)
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
B.A. in Languages, Literature, and Cultures with a concentration in Spanish
B.S. in Education with a Teaching Endorsement K-12
B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies
Honors: Deans List
2007 2011
International American School, Cancun, Q. Roo
1996 2007
American School Foundation, Mexico City, Mexico
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________
2015 - Present
Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins, CO
Assisted in teaching Spanish Level 1 to 9th-12th grade students.
2015 - Present
Fort Collins High School, Fort Collins, CO
AVID Tutoring: Tutor a group of 4 8 students and guide them toward academic and personal excellence.
2015
Boltz Middle School, Fort Collins, CO
Assisted in teaching Spanish Level 1 and in establishing effective classroom discipline.
Taught 5 lessons and adapted instruction for students, including students with special needs.
2014
Preston Middle School, Fort Collins, CO
Assisted in teaching Spanish Level 1 and 2 while using instruction that enabled productive use of emerging
literacy abilities in 25 students.
2013
Early Childhood Education Center (ECC), Fort Collins, CO
Assisted in classroom management that guided student behavior by applying the CARES Model and
Reggio-Emilia techniques.
Created and taught two lessons based on the Reggio-Emilia approach.
2011 - 2013
PSD World Language Enrichment Company, Fort Collins, CO
Worked as a Spanish Level 1 Elementary Teacher.
Successfully improved student participation through TPRS and incorporated common-sense methodology
to
stimulate Spanish learning.
Created 4 auditory materials to increase students understanding of the language.
RELATED EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________
2012 - Present
The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT), Fort Collins, CO
Tutor Spanish Level 1-5 to 4 6 students at a time while promoting effective practices that facilitate
student learning.
Provide opportunities for students to improve their metacognitive skills and become independent learners.
2015 - Present
Child Trauma and Resilience Assessment Center (CTRAC), Fort Collins, CO
Provide high-quality translating services to staff and families.
Interpret assessments from English to Spanish on adolescents with problematic behaviors.
Collaborate with a team of faculty to provide a therapeutic environment that honors diverse backgrounds
including race, class, gender, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, family forms and
experiences.
2013
Gardens on Spring Creek; City of Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO
Translated a Nutrition, Food Safety and Preservation Components Program and adapted translation to
participants language level.
Served as a cultural mediator where necessary.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION______________________________________________
2016 (Expected) State of Colorado K-12 Certification
Spanish
2012
College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Level 1 & 2 Tutor Certification
Mentor college/adult level students to learn how to self-manage, problem-solve, and become more
independent and successful learners.
2012
Preventing Sexual Harassment Certification
The Institute for Learning and Teaching at Colorado State University
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE___________________________________________________
2015 - Present
Mentor College, Advocates and Mentors Program
Provide a proactive and supportive network to help first-year students build relationships with staff and
faculty, and monitor their academic performance and personal well-being.
2014
Master Tutor Award
Exemplified the core philosophy of the Arts & Sciences Tutoring program at Colorado State University
by facilitating learning to students and supporting them in becoming active and independent learners.
2011
RAM Leadership Team
Actively planned 3 projects and 8 events that challenged improvement, education, and success amongst
Colorado State Universitys community.
Worked closely for and with members of Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU) and
Colorado State Universitys student government.
LANGUAGES__________________________________________________________________
Spanish Native Language
English Native Language
French Beginner
REFERENCES__________________________________________________________________
1) Andrea Purdy |[email protected]| (970) 491-2888
2) Charnie Bledsoe |[email protected]| (303) 503-9661
3) Janet Seahorn |[email protected]| (970) 491-5292
