Johanna Maxwell
Greenfield,NH
Summary
Professional with strong background in instructional design and educational program development. Adept at creating engaging and effective curricula tailored to diverse learning needs. Known for collaborative teamwork and consistently delivering high-quality results. Skilled in curriculum mapping, pedagogical strategies, and adaptive learning technologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Merrimack School District
08.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs, district goals and standards, and legal requirements.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environments.
- Adapted instructional materials to enhance accessibility for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and outcomes.
- Designed individualized instruction.
- Communicated and collaborated with families to ensure student success.
- Used data-driven assessments to monitor progress.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Merrimack School District
08.2005 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented instructional strategies to enhance student comprehension and participation.
- Facilitated small group activities to reinforce learning objectives and promote collaboration.
- Assessed student performance through formative evaluations and tailored support as needed.
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged respect and responsibility among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve teaching methodologies.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and classroom events.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and strategies.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Mentored new teachers within the school district, sharing valuable insights gained from years of experience in the profession.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent expectations, clear rules, and appropriate consequences for undesirable actions.
- Served as a grade-level team leader, coordinating efforts among colleagues to improve overall teaching practices within the school community.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly for improved outcomes.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern NH University
Manchester NH05-2004
Skills
- Lesson planning & Curriculum design
- Differentiated instruction
- Data gathering and evaluation
- Assessment strategies
- Instructional technology
- Trained in CPI
- Instructional strategies
- Individual education plans IEPs
- Progress monitoring
- Small group instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Merrimack School District
08.2025 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Merrimack School District
08.2005 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern NH University