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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Organizational Involvement
Languages
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Maggi Cornelius

Maggi Cornelius

Kaufman

Summary

Passionate and dedicated educator committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment. Energetic and highly motivated, with a strong foundation in multiple subject areas and a drive to inspire student growth. Seeking a full-time position that offers meaningful professional challenges and opportunities to leverage strong interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Experienced educational professional with a proven track record of nurturing young minds through creative, standards-aligned lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Consistently recognized for collaborative teamwork, adaptability in dynamic classroom settings, and a student-centered approach. Known for strong organizational and communication skills, with a deep understanding of the essential role family and parent engagement plays in each child’s academic and personal development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Crandall Isd
05.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates among 72 students by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in faculty meetings, committees, and special events throughout the year.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.

Head Start Teacher's Assistant

Crandall Isd
08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Worked close with parents and families for involvement such as fatherhood and motherhood events in head start.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Daycare Teacher

Crandall Daycare
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
  • Enhanced children's emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
  • Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child's progress and needs.

Education

No Degree - Leveling Hours For Grad School Speech Pathology

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
05-2026

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Trinity Valley Community College
05.2022

No Degree - Child Development Associate Credential

Grayson College
08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Human Sciences

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05-2024

Skills

  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student / Parent Engagement
  • Group Instruction
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Testing and Grading
  • Motivating Students
  • Student Needs Assessment
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Collaborative learning
  • Individualized learning
  • Social-emotional learning

Accomplishments

  • Oversaw 24 students per class.
  • Taught 327 students over 8 years in education .
  • Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
  • Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.

Certification

The Science of Teaching Reading through T.E.A. Certification (Reading Academy)

Organizational Involvement

90 Community Practicum hours in Human Development and Family Sciences  through Texas Tech 


Languages

English

Timeline

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Crandall Isd
05.2021 - Current

Head Start Teacher's Assistant

Crandall Isd
08.2017 - 05.2021

Daycare Teacher

Crandall Daycare
08.2015 - 05.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Trinity Valley Community College

No Degree - Leveling Hours For Grad School Speech Pathology

Eastern New Mexico University

No Degree - Child Development Associate Credential

Grayson College

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Human Sciences

Texas Tech University

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