Marissa Collura
English Teacher at REACH CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Instructional II English 7-12 (3230)
Pennsylvania Department of EducationMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Principal, Teaching
Pennsylvania Department of EducationDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Instructional I English 7-12 (3230)
Pennsylvania Department of EducationJun, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Reach Cyber Charter School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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English Teacher
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Jun 2021 - Present
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics. • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts. • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes. • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues. • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material. • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways. • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network. • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students. • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education. Show less
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Commonwealth Charter Academy Cyber Charter School
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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500 - 600 Employee
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Language Arts Teacher
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Jan 2017 - Mar 2021
Taught and organized an 11th grade Language Arts class through E-Learning. Provided supplemental tutoring, writing instruction, facilitated learning, and collaborated with a team of English teachers on Unit assignments. Communicated with both students and parents on a daily basis to provide extensive help for a more effective learning environment. Created lesson plans and writing portfolios and logged data such as phone calls, attendance, and lesson participation.
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Secondary English Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Mar 2021
• Led multiple classes each semester, including general English courses,literature and creative writing.• Taught essay writing classes to prepare students for college-level writing, while encouraging self expression through creative writing assignments.• Created and implemented lesson plans to produce effective yet challenging learning experiences for to captivate the intellectual and social needs of students using all learning styles.• Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education.• Incorporated reading strategies to inspire confidence and demonstrate fluent reading skills.• Contributed to significant increase in student achievement on standardized testing for comprehension by previewing test sections with students and conducting assessments in compliance with all requirements.• Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and privately consulted with struggling students and their parents and guardians to devise effective improvement strategies.• Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry, and historical authors to engage and educate students, while encouraging independent, interest reading to boost frequency and engagement.• Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits to help prepare students for higher-level education.• Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.• Integrated technology into classes to engage students and diversify instruction for optimal learning.• Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary course frameworks.• Combined discipline plan with effective handling of any arising issues through appropriate channels.• Tutored students requiring additional assistance in grammar and reading comprehension. Show less
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YMCA of Carbondale
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Teacher
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May 2016 - Mar 2018
Planned, taught, assisted, and organized art lesson plans for students ages 8-13. Educated students in various at movements, techniques, time periods, and styles. Students created work that reflected that of artists such as van Gogh, Renoir, Kandinsky, and Wood. Lessons were aimed at for both discussion and creation.
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Camp Counselor
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May 2016 - Aug 2017
Assisted children from grades 1-7 in daily activities such as cooking, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and sports; Facilitated and chaperoned during day trips to local parks and amusement parks; Helped create daily activities and weekly themes for children to participate in
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Education
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2021 - 2025
Wilkes University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Education -
2018 - 2020
University of Scranton
Master of Education - MEd, Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
2012 - 2016
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's degree, Secondary Education and Teaching
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