Jessica Maxie
Metairie,LA
Summary
Dedicated and innovative educator with a profound commitment to making a significant impact in elementary education. Demonstrated expertise in developing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment. Proven collaborative team player focused on achieving educational goals and enhancing student outcomes through effective classroom management and communication strategies. Highly skilled in reading instruction and dedicated to building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Program Teacher & Co-Coordinator
Ready, Set, Read!
- Taught literacy-focused curriculum during summer enrichment sessions for early elementary students.
- Promoted to Coordinator, managing curriculum delivery, mentoring summer staff, and facilitating operations.
- Led teacher workshops on evidence-based literacy instruction and student engagement strategies.
- Communicated with families to support student progress and address needs.
- Dates: 3 Summers (2 as Teacher, 1 as Coordinator)
Elementary Teacher
St. George’s Episcopal School
10.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented research-based reading strategies aligned with the science of reading principles to improve student literacy.
- Engaged students in meaningful, developmentally appropriate, real world discussions, and learning activities
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Established effective communication with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2009
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Screening and Assessment Techniques
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom management
- [State] teaching certification
Websites
Certification
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
St. George’s Episcopal School
10.2021 - Current
Summer Program Teacher & Co-Coordinator
Ready, Set, Read!
Master of Arts - Teaching
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Louisiana State University
Core Competencies
- Science of Reading Instruction
- Responsive Classroom Implementation
- Classroom & Behavior Management
- Summer Program Coordination
- Curriculum Design & Differentiation
- Family & Community Engagement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Team Collaboration & Leadership