High School Management

Erin Maxwell

*** ***** ******* ****** • Kent, Ohio 44240

********@****.*** • 330-***-****

OBJECTIVE .

To obtain a teaching position in Language Arts grades 7-12. Interested in sponsoring extra-curricular

activities. Highly Qualified in English/Language Arts, passed all portions of Praxis II, and received

Recognition of Excellence Award on Praxis PLT.

EDUCATION .

Certification: Four-Year Ohio Resident Educator License, Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12), Integrated

Language Arts, 2011-2015.

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Master of Arts in Teaching, May 2011 Bachelor of Arts, May 2010

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Integrated Language Arts (7-12) Major: English Minor: Political Science

GPA: 3.79 GPA 3.97 (summa cum laude)

Significant Coursework: Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (2005-2011)

• Conflict Management: Conflict in the Workplace, Traumatic Stress, Creativity and Conflict,

Individual Investigation in Conflict Management, Managing and Negotiating Conflict, Intrapersonal

Conflict Management.

• Independent Studies Classroom Management Best Practices:

o Conducted research project using Q Methodology (a means of quantifying and measuring

subjective data) to examine teachers' perceptions of the efficacy of research-based “best

practices” for classroom management.

o Designed and completed study using qualitative methodology to observe and interview

teachers at Theodore Roosevelt High School to develop strategic plan to manage

classroom conflict.

• Red Cross Certification: CPR, AED, First Aide, (adult and infant).

TEACHING EXPERIENCE .

Student Teaching: Garfield High School, Akron, Ohio (Spring 2011)

• Taught general and honors English 11 classes in urban school with population of nearly 1,000; nearly

80 percent of the students were economically disadvantaged, and 70 percent were minority students.

• Designed original lesson plans, differentiated instruction for students on Individual Education

Programs, and provided supplemental tutoring opportunities for five English 11 classes containing

16-34 students, made myself available during lunch and planning periods.

• Collaborated with cooperating teacher and other English teachers in department to improve

classroom management methodologies and brainstorm student-centered creative and hands-on

lessons and activities.

• Within multi-cultural population, incorporated elements of choice into projects that enabled students

to work individually and in groups to personalize lessons and tie knowledge and skills into real-world

strengths and interests; students wrote, peer-edited and revised personal narratives, storyboarded

and presented novels, debated philosophical ideas included in literature; as a result, students

demonstrated more engagement, task-focused inquisitive behavior, and volunteered comments.

• Conducted action-based research study to measure how targeted teaching interventions impacted

students' performance; provided insight into effectiveness of value-added strategies; provided

quantifiable basis for reflective self-evaluation.

• Collaborated with parents, counselors, and administration to provide support for students and

troubleshoot problems through in-person meetings, phone calls, and parent-teacher conferences.

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RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE .

Lead Tutor/Tutor: Kent State University Writing Commons, Kent, Ohio (2008-present)

• Led and moderated weekly on-line staff meetings; mentored undergraduate and graduate

students to improve writing skills; certified for face-to-face and electronically mediated tutoring

sessions with individuals and groups: in person, e-mail Online Writing Lab, and Google Chat

sessions.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE .

Committee member, “Writers in Residence Program:” Theodore Roosevelt High School, Kent, Ohio

(2010-2011)

• Implemented new Writing Center at Theodore Roosevelt High School in collaboration with team

of tutors from the Kent State University Writing Center and Roosevelt high school teachers and

administrators; writing center is currently being utilized within school district.

President, Philosophy Club: Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (2007-2008)

• Developed and publicized speaker series, directed outreach and collaborated with clubs at other

universities.

Entrepreneurship Intern: Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (2007-2008)

• Spearheaded work to establish student-run café in the Kent Free Public Library; café is currently

operating in the library and serving patrons.

Gymnastics Coach: Hickey Karate Center, Stow, Ohio (2006-2008)

• Directed and organized youth of all skill levels ranging from ages 7-18 years of age.

Competitor: Entrepreneurship Education Consortium, Cleveland, Ohio (Summer 2007)

• Selected for Kent State University team at the inaugural Entrepreneurship Immersion Week

Experience; innovative business plan competition between universities in Northeast Ohio.

• Presented business idea “The Buy Back Shack,” a used furniture retail operation, to judges from

local businesses and investment banks.

AWARDS .

Nominee - “Outstanding Tutor of the Year:” Kent State University Writing Commons, Kent, Ohio

(Spring 2011)

• Candidate for recognition at East Central Writing Centers Association Conference at Western

Michigan University Writing Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Member: Phi Beta Kappa, Kent State University, Kent Ohio (2010-present)

• Inducted into Nu chapter of honor society for academic excellence in liberal arts and sciences.

Recipient: Academic Scholarships, Honors College, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (2005-2009)

• Awarded Trustees Scholarship, Founders Book Award, and Honors Book Award.

COMPUTER SKILLS .

• Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Vista Blackboard, Smartboard, Photoshop

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATION .

Panel presenter: East Central Writing Centers Association Conference, Kalamazoo, Michigan (2011)

• Discussed troubleshooting challenges encountered during start-up year of opening new writing

center in local high school: “Assessing Our First Draft: Negotiating Roles in a High School-

University Writing Center Collaboration,” at annual writing center conference hosted by the

Western Michigan University Writing Center.

• Outlined strengths and potential future directions of project, possible opportunities for high school

writing centers: may function as a part of Tier 1 Response to Intervention plans within high

schools, value-added benefits of writing tutors within educational institutions, utility of university-

high school partnerships to implement high school writing centers.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS .

Member: National Education Association, National Council for Teachers of English (2011-present)

ACTIVITIES .

Volunteer: Pegasus Farms therapeutic riding center, Hartville, OH (2011-present)

Gymnastics: training and competition (1991-2007)

Photography Editor: The Colonel, news magazine for Theodore Roosevelt High School (2004-2005)

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