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MAGGIE P. ALLISON
School Leader
Washington,PA
Summary
Passionate, team-oriented Middle School Principal and ELA Teacher with 25 years of expertise in school leadership, curriculum planning and professional development. Offers a collaborative, student-focused approach to teaching and learning with excellent communication and presentation skills. Successful at building positive relationships with teacher colleagues to support student success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Middle School Dean, ELA Teacher, and Team Leader
The Linsly School
Wheeling, WV
01.2012 - Current
- Plan and implement staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Implemented initiatives to drive curriculum quality and target learning outcomes.
- Initiated Interdisciplinary teaming approach to middle school program
- Supervise and evaluate approximately 25 full-time middle school faculty
- Developed COVID-19 Remote Teaching & Learning Plan
- Confer and resolve education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Check on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Design assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Coordinate standardized testing for all middle school students.
- Serve as Curriculum Committee Leader, and ISACS Visiting Team representative
- Confer with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
Adjunct Instructor English Education
Bethany College
Bethany, WV
07.2022 - Current
- Currently teaching Eng 483 Teaching Composition & Language and Eng 480 English Methods to undergraduates majoring in Secondary Education
- Established field-based mentorship experience for students.
Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant EDUC
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08.2010 - 01.2014
- Taught graduate and undergraduate EDUC courses on teacher inquiry, Instructional Design & Assessment, and English and Literature methods while pursuing doctoral degree.
- Supervised student teachers in three professional development schools and supported them in developing their professional portfolios.
- Conducted professional development experiences for educators in pedagogy and assessment.
Adjunct Instructor
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Taught sections of Composition and Introduction to Literature
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discourse relevant to theory and practice.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
- Conducted individual conferences with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
Middle School Principal
Mt. Lebanon School District, Jefferson Middle School
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Performed classroom evaluations for approximately 60 teachers to assess teaching strategies and effectiveness
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness
- Analyzed and interpreted standardized test data to evaluate student growth
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
Middle School Principal
Trinity Area School District
Washington, PA
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Performed classroom evaluations for approximately 70 teachers to assess teaching strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans
Online Insructor
University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Trainer of Trainers
Pennsylvania Department of Education
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Conducted training for reading and writing assessment across 3 counties in PA.
- Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Southmoreland School District
Scottdale, PA
07.1995 - 06.2001
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Instructed classes of up to 28 students on principles and strategies of literacy.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
AP Language & Composition Reader/AP English Board Reader/Test Evaluator
College Board
250 Vesey Street , New York
2007 - 2012
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Praxis Test Evaluator
Educational Testing Service, ETS
Princeton, New Jersey
03.2001 - 03.2003
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Education
ABD - PhD Pursuant - Curriculum, Literacy, And Culture
West Virginia University
Morgantown 1 2010 - 1 2013
MEd - Administrative & Policy Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh 1 1996 - 1 2000
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 08.1991 - 05.1995
Skills
Instructional leadership
Staff Development and team building
Curriculum Development
Relationship building and networking
School administration
Verbal and written communication
Multitasking ability
Secondary education
G-Suite and LMS
Affiliations
- Association of Middle Level Educators (AMLE)
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- Independent Schools Association of the Middle States (ISACS)
- Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD/PASCD)
- Pi Lambda Theta
- National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
- Penn State Alumni Association
Professional Presentations, Publications, and Training
- "ChatGPT and the future of writing instruction," January 2023
- “Dyslexia: Best Strategies To Accelerate Student Success,” May 2022
- Center for Arts Integration and STEAM Summer Institute 2021
- "Student-Led Digital Growth Portfolios" full-length session at Association of Middle Level Educators (AMLE) Conference, Orlando, FL, 2019
- "Risk-taking for Teacher & Student Growth" full-length session at the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Conference, Chicago, IL, 2017
- “8th Grade Classroom Redesign” Creating Better Learning Environments. Stoller, Kevin. 2017. Wrote a chapter case study on one student-centered project.
- “A Call for Creativity and Freedom in the Midst of Accountability: A Teachable Moment” Experiencing Dewey Insights for Today’s Classroom. Breault, Donna. 2012. Wrote a chapter on teacher accountability using the ideas of American Educational Philosopher John Dewey.
- "Staying in the loop with pre-service teachers: Making theory/practice connections in a rural PDS network through small group seminars." Association of Professional Development Schools (NAPDS) Paper presented at the 2011 Professional Development Schools National Conference, New Orleans, LA, March 2011
- National Writing Project Summer Institute, West Virginia University Summer 2010
Interests
Tennis
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor English Education
Bethany College
07.2022 - Current
Middle School Dean, ELA Teacher, and Team Leader
The Linsly School
01.2012 - Current
Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant EDUC
West Virginia University
08.2010 - 01.2014
AP Language & Composition Reader/AP English Board Reader/Test Evaluator
College Board
2007 - 2012
Online Insructor
University Of Phoenix
08.2005 - 05.2009
Adjunct Instructor
Washington & Jefferson College
01.2005 - 01.2010
Middle School Principal
Mt. Lebanon School District, Jefferson Middle School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Praxis Test Evaluator
Educational Testing Service, ETS
03.2001 - 03.2003
Middle School Principal
Trinity Area School District
01.2001 - 01.2003
Trainer of Trainers
Pennsylvania Department of Education
01.1998 - 01.2001
7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Southmoreland School District
07.1995 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Pennsylvania State University
08.1991 - 05.1995
ABD - PhD Pursuant - Curriculum, Literacy, And Culture
West Virginia University
1 2010 - 1 2013
MEd - Administrative & Policy Studies
University of Pittsburgh
1 1996 - 1 2000