Maura R. De Serio
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elite Language Institute, Farmer’s Branch, Texas 2010- present
English Second Language Instructor
- Managed and enhanced learning in classroom for VISA students ages teens to older adult
- Dedicated to helping each student reach personal potential as they acculturate into American society
- Taught self-help skills, civics, grammar, speech, pronunciation, and writing
- Kept documentation of attendance, grade performance, and learning level changes
- Established and maintained personnel files, lesson plans, confidential matters, field trips
- Scheduled unit, midterm, and final assessments, ensured policy and procedures were followed
- Carried out logistical and all operational functions
- Monitored and instructed in computer program
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Mansfield and Midlothian Independent School Districts, Texas 2009-2010 Substitute Teacher
- Teach on behalf of regular teachers when they are on leave
- Strictly followed curriculum and lesson plans made by regular teacher
- Taught all subjects and levels required
- Encouraged students to take part in all activities
- Completed applicable school paperwork and updated regular teacher on all that had taken
place in the classroom
Waxahachie ISD, Texas 1996 - 2005
ESL & Generalist Teacher
- Prepared and implemented individualized academic programs for all students levels
and backgrounds
- Managed calendar, scheduled and held parent/student conferences
- Completed ongoing upgrade training for educational advancement in field
- Handled highly confidential information
- Worked with budget concerns regarding supply purchases
- Prepared tests, administered tests, and prepared reports for state and school testing
- Coordinated all ESL paperwork with school district and state
- Organized special events for students and staff
- Mentored students through extracurricular activities
Pursuing higher education 2005- 2009
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Clayton County School District Special Education Jonesboro, Georgia
EDUCATION: PhD studies, Counseling Psychology, Walden University; Education/Curriculum & Instruction Masters, University of Phoenix, BS, Psychology, University of Maryland