ANGELA K MAXWELL
Dallas,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of innovation and creativity and excel in time management and problem-solving skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in new opportunities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Tour Teacher
On Location Education/Disney/Big League Production
New York, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Supervised safety procedures during production to ensure youth was kept safe backstage.
- Supervised six-children backstage during production, rehearsals and press events.
- Managed children with tracks during production.
- Supervised in dressing rooms.
- Inspected venues for safest routes for children to walk to and from stage.
- Reported any injuries and completed appropriate paperwork.
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
- Children had 100% accuracy without missing entrances.
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Richardson Independent School District
Richardson, TX
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Conducted engaging educational presentations for virtual students.
- Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
- Instructed classes of up to 28 students on principles and strategies of Language Arts and Social Studies
Tour Teacher/ Child Guardian
On Location Education/ Networks Productions
New York, New York
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Researched and abided by state child labor laws, while assuring school hours were met.
- Created communication strategies to discuss students' academic achievements.
- Developed and monitored Trello boards for each child to keep organized.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends, spoke at question and answer sessions after productions.
- Managed student's work to assure assignments with 100% completion and turned in on-time to home schools.
- Supervised six-children backstage during production, rehearsals and press events.
- Managed children with tracks during production.
- Supervised in dressing rooms.
- Inspected venues for safest routes for children to walk to and from stage.
- Reported any injuries and completed appropriate paperwork.
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
- Children had 100% accuracy without missing entrances.
Store Manager
Butterfly Beach
Fort Myers, FL
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions and seasonal rotation for sales events.
- Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
- Completed weekly profit and loss performance reports.
- Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
- Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions based upon store need, experience and sales experience.
- Managed team members to reach daily sales goals with 3% weekly growth.
Teacher
Rossford Schools
Rossford, OH
01.2005 - 08.2014
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- In 2013-2014 increased standardized scores to 98% students have past all performance indexes for Ohio achievement test in reading and math.
Youth and Community Theater Director
Rossford Community
Rossford, OH
05.2000 - 08.2011
- Writing and Producing 5-week theater camp for 50 students ranging in ages 7-14.
- Directed live broadcasts, films and recordings or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases and distribution contracts.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Supervised team of 10 volunteers during summer theater youth camp and delivered effective directions to keep teams focused and responsive.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH2008
BACHELORS Of Education - Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH2004
Skills
- Microsoft proficient
- Apple products proficient
- Proficient in Google platform
- Office equipment proficient
- Customer service
- Social media knowledge
- Time management
- Behavioral improvements
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Content Standards
- STEM leadership team
- Lifelong learner
- Willing to relocate
- Student-centered learning
Timeline
Tour Teacher
On Location Education/Disney/Big League Production
11.2021 - Current
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Richardson Independent School District
08.2019 - 10.2021
Tour Teacher/ Child Guardian
On Location Education/ Networks Productions
10.2018 - 03.2019
Store Manager
Butterfly Beach
03.2018 - 09.2018
Teacher
Rossford Schools
01.2005 - 08.2014
Youth and Community Theater Director
Rossford Community
05.2000 - 08.2011
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Education
University of Toledo
BACHELORS Of Education - Education
University of Toledo