For Instructional Purposes Only
LINDA
C. MAYNARD
11 Windrift Circle
Methuen, MA
978-555-4539
JOB
OBJECTIVE
Seek elementary, special education, or middle school math teaching position.
EDUCATION
Rivier College, Nashua, NH
Bachelor of Arts in Education – May, 2006
Major: Elementary Education
Certification
Eligible for certification, May, 2006. Have successfully completed PRAXIS I and
PRAXIS II. Meet highly qualified testing requirements for Massachusetts and New
Hampshire.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Wilkins
Elementary School, Amherst, NH
November, 2005 – January, 2006
Student
Teacher
Developed and implemented student-centered lessons in all subject areas for a
diverse group of fifth grade special and regular education students. Adapted
lessons to meet individual needs by reviewing students’ backgrounds and learning
needs through IEPs and pre-assessments. Incorporated cross-curricular
components into lessons and units, satisfying curriculum standards for
integrated units. Designed, planned, and presented in-depth units on Cities,
Money, and Measurement, satisfying state standard requirements. Devised
projects for individual investigation and small group collaboration suitable for
students with a wide range of interests and achievement levels. Implemented
positive classroom management strategies, resulting in a more focused group of
students. Participated in grade level curriculum and team meetings, parent
conferences, IEP meetings, and field trips. Communicated with parents on a
regular basis via newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports, phone calls,
and email, resulting in increased parental involvement at home.
Charlotte
Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH August, 2005 -
November, 2005
Student Teacher
Planned and implemented lessons in all subject areas in heterogeneous,
multi-ethnic first grade classroom. Taught reading and writing through Language
Experience Approach methods. Introduced a Writer’s Workshop appropriate for
first grade abilities that culminated in a student presentation of writing
pieces to parents. Developed learning stations in reading and science, enabling
students to be more independent, hands-on learners. Prepared and taught an
integrated unit on Seeds by utilizing a variety of resources including books,
technology, and hands-on activities. Established an active learning environment
through positive feedback. Designed arts and crafts activities, as well as
read-aloud sessions that brought a variety of books into the classroom. Used
cultural activities, songs, and materials that enhanced student learning and
self-esteem.
Methods
Experience
Wilkins
Elementary School, Amherst, NH
Spring, 2005
Designed and taught a unit on Insects and Spiders, based on New Hampshire
Standards to 23 self-contained, third and fourth grade students with
disabilities, including Learning Disabled, Seriously Emotionally Disturbed,
Educable Mentally Handicapped, Cerebral Palsy, and ADHD.
Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH
Fall, 2004
Taught an integrated unit on Holidays to a class of 24 third grade students with
a wide range of abilities.
Richard Maghakian Memorial School, Brookline, NH
Fall, 2004
Tutored individual students and taught inquiry science lessons using Smithsonian
Science Kits, familiarizing students with the experimental process.
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE
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After-School
Aid, Amherst School District, Amherst, NH (2004-2005)
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Summer Camp
Counselor, YMCA, Nashua, NH (Summers, 2002 and 2003)
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Big
Brother/Big Sister Volunteer, Nashua, NH (2002-2005)
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Seminars and pre-service workshops attended in 2005-2006 include:
Cooperative Learning; Discipline and Classroom Management; Non-Violent Crisis
Intervention; ADD/ADHD; Writing an Individualized Education Plan; Flexible
Grouping in Math; The Six + One Writing Traits; Encouraging Self-Directed
Learners
HONORS AND
ACTIVITIES
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society (Recording Secretary 2004-2005); Dean’s
List; Habitat for Humanity
Adapted from the source:
http://www.udel.edu/CSC/TeacherResume.pdf