Maureen Seymour
Golden Valley,AZ
Summary
Dynamic ELA Teacher with a proven track record at White Cliffs Middle School and JD Smith Middle School in Las Vegas, enhancing student engagement through creative lesson design and project-based learning. I am passionate about fostering a growth mindset and watching students' eyes light up when they get excited to learn.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher
White Cliffs Middle School
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents to foster a positive learning environment, resulting in increased student engagement and academic growth.
- Incorporated real-world connections into lessons to make content more relevant and engaging for students while enhancing their understanding of key concepts.
- Provided targeted interventions for struggling students by developing customized support plans based on individual needs assessments.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as group projects, debates, presentations, and multimedia resources to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, fostering a respectful and focused classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
8th Grade ELA Teacher
JD Smith Middle School
02.2018 - 05.2023
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in ELA education and curriculum trends.
- Designed creative lesson materials that captured students'' interest while supporting mastery of key concepts related to grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis.
- Developed critical thinking skills through the use of analytical writing assignments and group projects.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives focused on improving overall academic achievement and promoting a culture of excellence among students.
- Led extracurricular activities such as book clubs or writing workshops to foster students'' passion for literature outside of the classroom setting.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, utilizing proactive strategies to maintain a productive learning atmosphere.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments to adjust instruction as needed for optimal results.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
Skills
- Growth mindset
- Student motivation
- Literary analysis
- Project-based learning
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Problem-solving skills
- Background in Music
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Student engagement
Timeline
7th Grade ELA Teacher
White Cliffs Middle School
07.2023 - Current
8th Grade ELA Teacher
JD Smith Middle School
02.2018 - 05.2023
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