Inspiring Minds
Through Innovative Education and Inclusive Learning
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
ED TECH SPECIALIST
Welcome!
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Hello, I am Mariana Pires. I have 15 years of experience as an Elementary School educator in California, including four years in Teaching Leadership roles as an Educational Technology Specialist and Instructional Coach.
Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and with family ties in Spain and Portugal, I arrived in the United States at the age of 20, continuing my family's history of seeking new opportunities ashore, which dates back to their European migration in the early 1900s.
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I have a deep passion for my career as an educator and teacher leader and I am always actively seeking and demonstrating outstanding practices. I strive to always act with excellent professionalism and attitude and to always show superior commitment to the teaching profession.
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About
Find out more about me, access my CV and Professional Development List
Learning Environment
Read more about my teaching philosophy and details about my classroom environment and economy system.
Curriculum & Instruction
See some examples of projects and lessons Ms Pires' Intellectuals have worked on over the years!
Skills & Strengths
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A strong commitment to teaching tolerance and equity in the classroom and modeling those principles to my students, community, and colleagues.
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A recognized ability to create a positive, safe, and efficient learning environment.
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Advocate for an innovative 21st-century learning space, utilizing technology in a transformative way, aimed at nurturing global, creative, and inclusive problem-solvers.
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Personal connection with language acquisition processes, facilitating effective and empathetic language teaching strategies.
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A natural aptitude to engage students and peers, inspiring active and meaningful participation in the learning journey.
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Eager collaborator dedicated to continuous learning from professional development, mentorship, peers, and students.
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Learning and teaching bring me joy!