James Maxon
Travelers Rest,SC
Summary
I am an ever-evolving third-grade teacher with over a decade of classroom teaching experience. My entire career has been in the same Title 1 school. The children I serve and teach are my why. My classroom is managed and taught from the heart, with the needs of each learner driving daily instruction. My approach to planning and instruction accounts for the diverse learners in my classroom. I depend on data gathered through ongoing running records, anecdotal notes, experiences with each learner, and the data collected from various formative and summative assessments. Additionally, I promote an inclusive environment in which all learners feel safe, respected, heard, and understood.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Henderson County Public Schools
07.2013 - Current
- I am an ever-evolving third-grade teacher with 11 years of classroom experience
- My planning and instruction are designed and carried out to meet the unique needs of each learner
- I regularly assess student learning and understanding using various assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly, for optimal results.
- I analyze data collected through running records, anecdotal notes, experiences with each learner, and various formative and summative assessments.
- My classroom is managed and taught from the heart, with the needs of each learner driving all that I do. Additionally, I promote an inclusive environment so that all learners feel safe, respected, heard, and understood.
- I continuously pursue ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- 2023 - Completed 168 hours of LETRS
- 2023 - Completed Math EOG Item Writing training at NC State University
- 2020 - Completed How to Learn Math for Teachers online course offered by Stanford University
- 2016 - Completed GLAD training
- 2015 - Started after-school book study club for grades 3, 4, and 5.
- 2014 - Started after-school math club for grades K-5. This was the first club of any type at our school.
- 2014-2015 - Served on School Improvement Team. Proposed and oversaw initiative placing increased focus on vocabulary instruction throughout our school. In addition, I established a schoolwide "word of the week" bulletin board to promote vocabulary instruction and discourse.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2012
Skills
- Collaborative Teaching - I am an integral part of my school's third grade PLC
- Team Collaboration - Third grade PLC
- Parent-teacher collaboration through parent-teacher conferencing and the use of CLASSDOJO
- Data-driven decision-making - I use data collected on a daily and weekly basis to drive my planning and instruction
- Student Motivation - Relationships are a vital part of my classroom's success I am the only teacher in the school that invites 3 to 4 students to have lunch with them on days that I have "duty free" lunch This gives us a chance to connect with one another outside of a traditional classroom setting I will also, as my weekend schedule permits, support student endeavors away from school These are typically recitals, sporting events, or plays
Accomplishments
Although my teaching is not driven by test scores, my students have met or exceeded expected growth on the End of Grade tests every year I have taught. Two of my classes have finished in the top 25% of all classrooms in North Carolina for their growth.
Certification
- I am certified in GLAD, Guided Language Acquisition Design, instructional strategies.
- I am certified in LETRS, Language Essentials for Teaching Reading and Spelling, instructional strategies
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Henderson County Public Schools
07.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Carolina University