Bronwyn Milhaven Maxwell
Scottsdale
Summary
Dedicated educator specializing in early childhood and special education. Proven track record of achieving 100% compliance with federal and state requirements through collaboration with educators and community members, while enhancing classroom management and IEP development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher on Assignment (TOA) PANDA
Scottsdale Unified School District No. 48
07.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with special education early childhood teachers to enhance classroom management, structure, curriculum, IEP development, and data collection.
- Achieved 100% compliance during all scheduled checkpoints to ensure adherence to standards.
- Coordinated children transitions from early intervention into the preschool evaluation process to determine eligibility for services in SUSD.
- Coordinate and implement screenings for Child Find throughout the school year.
- Conducted screenings for 150-200 preschoolers annually to assess developmental needs.
- Coordinated with Community Education and Title 1 preschool staff on topics including Child Find, behavior modification, and best practices.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings with the entire Early Childhood Special Education Staff four to five times a year as well as meetings with the Preschool Evaluation Team.
- Coordinate and facilitate ECQUIP meetings with all vested community members.
- Tracked and analyzed data on referrals, screenings, evaluations, demographics, and eligibility to identify needs for additional programming across the district.
Quality First Academy Curriculum Systems Program Manager
Southwest Human Development
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Developed training programs and technical assistance plans for curriculum systems to enhance Quality First Academy outcomes.
- Directly coordinated a curriculum writing team from the development and delivery of the Quality First Academy curriculum.
- Lead the development and organization of the online component of the Academy.
- Support the development of the Quality First Academy Curriculum.
- Monitored team functionality, interfaced with program consultants, and oversaw quality assurance data activities to ensure program effectiveness.
- Analyzed program outcome data, and made changes to the program to improve quality and to expand systems.
- Trained participants during in-person learning events to improve curriculum implementation and support.
- Work with Directors in planning, developing and monitoring program services, and policies and procedures.
Faculty Research Associate
Arizona State University Speech and Hearing Department
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Worked on the TELL, Teaching Early Language and Literacy Grant as a Literacy Coach.
- Coached teachers and staff in five classrooms across five school districts weekly to ensure curriculum fidelity.
- Guided teachers in delivering developmentally appropriate early literacy activities, enabling each child to progress at their individual levels.
- Assisted in monthly training sessions and conducted monthly environmental and curriculum assessments.
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Scottsdale School District No. 48
08.1995 - 05.2011
- Assessed and implemented Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
- Assisted in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
- Facilitated learning and development for children, ages 3-5 with developmental delays and/or handicapping conditions.
- Plan curriculum for individual children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement effective strategies for enhancing children's development and managing behaviors.
- Supervise two assistants and work closely with a Speech Pathologist, Occupational and Physical Therapists in assessing the children's growth.
- Collaborated with Special Education staff to maintain compliance with Synergy standards.
- Trained teachers on IEP facilitation techniques and contributed to system improvements for enhanced staff communication.
- Instructional Teacher Leader- August 2017-May 2018
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Scottsdale School District No. 48
08.1995 - 05.2011
- Facilitated developmental growth for young children ages three to five with delays and disabilities, enhancing their learning readiness.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns effectively.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Planned individualized curriculum tailored to each child's needs.
- Assessed and executed Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) effectively.
- Collaborated on innovative techniques to support children's development and behavior, resulting in improved engagement and learning outcomes.
- Supervised two assistants while coordinating with a speech pathologist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist.
Education
Masters Degree - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-1999
B.G.S - Human Development and Family Life, Early Childhood Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-1991
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Educational assessment
- IEP coordination
- Training facilitation
- Classroom management
- Program evaluation
- Behavioral intervention
Certification
- Standard Early Childhood Special Education 0-5, Arizona Department of Education, 02/20/33
- English as a Second Language, K-12, Arizona Department of Education, 02/20/33
- Early Childhood Endorsement, Birth-Age 8, Arizona Department of Education, 02/20/33
- Standard Professional Supervisor, PreK-12, Arizona Department of Education, 02/20/33
Volunteer Experience
- Block Watch Captain, City of Scottsdale Community, 02/01/15, Present
- Participant, Scottsdale Leadership Class 34, 2019, Present, Sit on a subcommittee for Project Lead it Forward., Evaluated and interviewed high school seniors for the Jenkins Youth Leadership Award.
- Board Member, Coronado Foundation for the Future, Spring 2019, Present
- Member, Valley of the Sun Active 20/30, 1994, 2007, Past President (2001-2003), President (2000-2001), Vice President of Membership (1997-1998), Holiday Silent Auction Chair (1995-1996)
Awards
- Carol Gray Teacher of the Year, 2007
- Outstanding Educator of the Year, 2009
Timeline
Teacher on Assignment (TOA) PANDA
Scottsdale Unified School District No. 48
07.2018 - Current
Quality First Academy Curriculum Systems Program Manager
Southwest Human Development
07.2014 - 09.2015
Faculty Research Associate
Arizona State University Speech and Hearing Department
07.2011 - 06.2014
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Scottsdale School District No. 48
08.1995 - 05.2011
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Scottsdale School District No. 48
08.1995 - 05.2011
Masters Degree - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
B.G.S - Human Development and Family Life, Early Childhood Education
University of Kansas