MAYA FAULKNER
OLIVE BRANCH,MS
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
TEACHER
Gestalt Community Schools
06.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- 66% Mastery on Case 3.
TEACHER
Memphis Scholars
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
GUEST EDUCATOR
Enriched Schools
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Cornerstone Learning
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
BEHAVIORAL YOUTH COUNSELOR
Youth Villages
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Participated in client transports to various locations.
- Conducted daily documentation such as contact notes, milieu notes and precautionary notes.
- Improved children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.
- Taught children necessary life skills and provided for physical daily care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans.
- Facilitated and conducted group and individual therapy sessions to address PTSD, anger management, substance abuse and grief.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY05.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EDUCATION/PSYCHOLOGY
Mississippi State University
Starkville2017
Skills
- Testing and grading
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Test grading
- Serving diverse communities
- Creative lesson planning
Timeline
TEACHER
Gestalt Community Schools
06.2021 - Current
GUEST EDUCATOR
Enriched Schools
09.2019 - 03.2020
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Cornerstone Learning
05.2019 - 09.2019
TEACHER
Memphis Scholars
03.2019 - 05.2021
BEHAVIORAL YOUTH COUNSELOR
Youth Villages
05.2018 - 05.2019
MASTER OF ARTS - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Relay Graduate School of Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EDUCATION/PSYCHOLOGY
Mississippi State University