DERMARIS M. ZAYAS
Caguas
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Course Assistant/PEAF to Dean of Academic Affairs
UPR-RP
Río Piedras
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted professors with course materials and lecture preparation.
- Developed instructional materials such as handouts, presentations, videos.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Supported recertification efforts for Faculty of Education, Eugenio María de Hostos.
English Teacher
Professional Career Training-Proyecto CASA
Caguas
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Utilized technology to enhance instruction and increase student engagement.
- Provided real-world learning experiences.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote English language use.
Sales Associate
Bi Boutik
Trujillo Alto
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Meeting and styling customers according to their activities and desires.
- Managing all social media platforms to promote and sell merchandise.
- Direction and participation in photo shoots for collections.
- Effectively communicate with clients, stylists, photographers, and models to meet and assign dates.
Teacher Assistant
EEUPR
San Juan
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small-group tutoring.
- Planned and categorized collaboratively with professionals.
- Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
Education
Masters Degree - Curriculum and Instruction with a sub specialty in Educational Technologies
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
San Juan07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education Teaching English to-Spanish speakers, Elementary level
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
San Juan05.2022
Second Concentration - Teaching English To Spanish Speakers, Secondary Level
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
San Juan05.2022
High School diploma -
Antilles High School
Guaynabo06.2017
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Effective Time Management
- Collaborative approach
- Educational technology
- Student assessment
- Collaboration skills
Languages
English, Spanish
Certification
- Maestro Cooperador - 2024
- Maestro Inglés secundaria - 2025
- Maestro Inglés elemental - 2025
- Maestro Inglés K-12 - 2025
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Course Assistant/PEAF to Dean of Academic Affairs
UPR-RP
08.2023 - 12.2024
English Teacher
Professional Career Training-Proyecto CASA
10.2022 - 06.2023
Sales Associate
Bi Boutik
02.2019 - 09.2020
Teacher Assistant
EEUPR
12.2017 - 06.2018
Masters Degree - Curriculum and Instruction with a sub specialty in Educational Technologies
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Education Teaching English to-Spanish speakers, Elementary level
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
Second Concentration - Teaching English To Spanish Speakers, Secondary Level
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
High School diploma -
Antilles High School