Marijyl Valendez Saether
Hommelvik,Malvik
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in elementary education and bilingual education, specialising in learning through play and social and emotional development. Proficient in classroom management, health and safety awareness, and fostering communication and language development. Demonstrates strong skills in creativity stimulation, empathy, compassion, and cultural awareness. Adept at rhythm and tempo teaching, expressive conducting, and patience with learners. Committed to nurturing a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth.
Personable Early Years Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with diverse social and emotional needs. Adapts communication and teaching style to suit individualised requirements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Assistant (Barnehageassistent)
Pedagogisk VikarSentral
Malvik/Stjørdal/Trondheim, Trøndelag
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Aided in lunchtime duties, maintaining orderly behaviour amongst pupils.
- Improved social-emotional skill building by promoting interaction and social sharing.
- Maintained child safety, security during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Ensured positive learning outcomes, implementing daily routine to provide comfort, consistency and structure.
Office assistant
OS Automasjon AS
Hommelvik, Trøndelag
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained office files for reliable reference, including electronic and hard copies.
- Combined technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to diagnose and resolve issues remotely.
Primary school music teacher
Cebu International School - Philippines
Cebu, Cebu
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Taught music from 5 to 10 year-old pupils.
- Provided constructive feedback to parents during parent-teacher meetings regarding their children's musical development.
- Developed assessments in line with curriculum requirements.
- Tutored students individually, improving attainment levels.
- Selected appropriate teaching materials such as books, instruments, or other resources necessary for classes.
- Led choir rehearsals, fostering team spirit amongst students.
- Coordinated yearly school concerts to showcase student talent.
- Implemented engaging teaching programmes across multiple core subject areas.
- Monitored and reported on students' performance to aid development.
- Participated actively in staff meetings for professional development and team building.
- Created daily lesson plans targeted to current curriculum standards.
- Utilised technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Fostered sense of discipline and teamwork among students through group performances.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate music into broader curriculum.
- Assessed, recorded and reported on child development, progress and attainment to encourage continuous improvement against educational goals.
Subject teacher
Marie Ernestine School - Philippines
Cebu, Cebu
06.2002 - 05.2008
- Homeroom teacher
- Taught language, science, social studies, and music to Grade 3 pupils.
- Organised extracurricular activities, encouraging holistic development of students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers for sharing best practices and resources.
- Updated course materials, content and delivery.
- Implemented engaging curriculum to support student learning objectives.
- Challenged students by assigning level-appropriate tasks and homework.
- Assessed and provided feedback on assignments promptly, ensuring timely improvement in student performance.
Music teacher secondary school
St. Paul University Surigao - Philippines
Surigao
06.2000 - 03.2001
- Collaborated with students to identify and meet individual students' learning needs and goals.
- Enforced student discipline and observed established rules and regulations during music lessons.
- Taught students how to read and interpret musical notation.
- Comprehended potential and skills of individual students and helped sharpen identified talent.
- Utilised feedback tools for individual music performances.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - English (one year university course)
Nord University
Levanger, Trøndelag 08/2023 - 06/2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Language
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim, Trøndelag 01/2020 - 01/2024
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Music education/Pedagogy
St. Paul University Manila
Manila 06/1996 - 03/2000
High School - High School
Holy Family Academy
Cebu 06/1992 - 03/1996
Skills
- Learning through play
- Social and emotional development
- Elementary education
- Health and safety awareness
- Bilingual or multilingual
- Empathy and compassion
- Communication and language development
- Creativity stimulation
- Patience with learners
- Expressive conducting
- Rhythm and tempo teaching
- Classroom management
- Interpersonal communication
- Cultural awareness
- Choral conducting
- Music notation proficiency
Languages
English
Fluent
Norwegian
Advanced (C1)
Affiliations
- music
- video editing
- skiing
- fishing
- photography
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Assistant (Barnehageassistent)
Pedagogisk VikarSentral
10.2021 - 01.2023
Office assistant
OS Automasjon AS
03.2019 - 04.2020
Primary school music teacher
Cebu International School - Philippines
08.2008 - 06.2015
Subject teacher
Marie Ernestine School - Philippines
06.2002 - 05.2008
Music teacher secondary school
St. Paul University Surigao - Philippines
06.2000 - 03.2001
Certificate of Higher Education - English (one year university course)
Nord University
08/2023 - 06/2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Language
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
01/2020 - 01/2024
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Music education/Pedagogy
St. Paul University Manila
06/1996 - 03/2000
High School - High School
Holy Family Academy
06/1992 - 03/1996
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