James Mrazik
Hallowell,ME
Summary
Instructional designer and middle school educator with over 5 years of experience developing standards-aligned curriculum, assessments, and literacy-focused instructional supports for grades 6–8. Skilled in differentiated instruction, assessment design, and embedding evidence-based literacy strategies across content areas. Experienced in using AI-assisted tools such as ChatGPT and Kahoot, and designing learning within digital platforms, including Google Classroom. Seeking education-adjacent roles in curriculum, instructional design, or edtech, focused on high-quality, learner-centered experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Gardiner Regional Middle School (MSAD #11)
Gardiner, Maine
08.2023 - Current
- Design and deliver standards-aligned curriculum and assessments, with a strong emphasis on literacy, writing development, and text-based analysis.
- Embedded structured, evidence-based writing tasks and close reading strategies, enhancing comprehension and communication across disciplines.
- Designed formative and summative assessments that evaluated learning outcomes and informed instructional iteration.
- Developed differentiated instructional supports, including modified texts, scaffolds, and graphic organizers, addressing diverse learner needs (IEPs, 504s, and multilingual learners).
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams focused on improving literacy practices and instructional coherence across content areas.
Middle School Teacher (Multi-Aged, Multi-Subject)
Maranacook Middle School
Readfield, Maine
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Designed and delivered literacy, mathematics, and social studies instruction across grades 6–8 in a multi-aged learning environment.
- Provided direct literacy instruction for two academic years, including close reading, writing development, vocabulary instruction, and differentiated scaffolding.
- Developed curriculum units, daily lessons, and assessments aligned to learning standards while managing multiple subject-area workstreams.
- Implemented research-informed instructional strategies that enhanced student engagement, comprehension, and writing performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units and refine instructional materials through feedback cycles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History - Teacher Education Pathway
University of Southern Maine
Portland, Maine, ME05-2019
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Development
- Assessment Design
- Literacy Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Backward Design
- Standards Alignment
- Generative AI (ChatGPT)
- Content Creation
- Content Editing
- Learning Technology
- E-Learning Platforms
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Management
- Instructional Writing
- Educational Assessment
- Remote Collaboration
Certification
Professional Teaching Certification - Maine Department of Education
Timeline
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Gardiner Regional Middle School (MSAD #11)
08.2023 - Current
Middle School Teacher (Multi-Aged, Multi-Subject)
Maranacook Middle School
12.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History - Teacher Education Pathway
University of Southern Maine