Maherlyn Morency
Williamstown,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Uncommon Schools
Camden, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- Taught lessons to classes in various subjects as well as leading learning activities to boost emotional and social growth
- Handled instructional, assignment and testing needs to maintain course progress
- Modeled collaboration, communication and problem solving to help students overcome challenges
- Upheld school discipline standards for individual students and entire classroom
- Explained core concepts and promoted critical thinking to assist students with assignments.
- Participated in workshops and professional development to improve educational skills.
Paraprofessional
Gloucester County Special Services School District
Sewell, NJ
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Foster healthy relationships with students to promote trust while enforcing school and class rules to encourage positive behavior among students
- Collaborate 1 on 1 with each student to ensure the success of the student's day through aiding with classwork as well as teaching to regulate emotions
- Worked collaboratively with students verbal and non-verbal with Autism Spectrum Disorder to complete schoolwork
- Monitored students who are prone to aggression more closely to ensure safety of student and others
- Maintain open communication with colleagues and supervisors to seek more efficient ways for students to learn.
Creative Writing Intern
Go Believe Culture LLC
Philadelphia, PA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed rich, interesting worlds and characters with robust plots and themes on stageplay script 'Karma 101'
- Communicated with director and team on daily tasks
- Collaborated with fellow co-writers and other departments such as graphic design and video production
- Published assigned tasks on company website such as facts and statistics company's products to drive profit growth
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines
- Networked with guest speakers on topics such as digital marketing and branding.
Assistant Teacher/Camp Counselor in Training
Motivating Youth Christian Learning Center
Williamstown, New Jersey
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided aid to further childhood development
- Changed diapers, assist with food, read and play with children
- Assisted toddlers and infants with daily tasks such as eating, learning activities
- Maintained a clean and safe environment both indoors and outdoors
- Lead preschool-aged children through day to day tasks within summer camp
- Developed camp emergency procedures and shared with other counselors in preparation for serious event or injury
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
Orientation Leader
Rutgers University, Camden Campus Center
Camden, New Jersey
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Developed strong interpersonal communication skills with families and incoming freshman/transfer students by facilitating campus tours of groups up to 40
- Exercised public speaking skills by speaking to large groups of parents on student panel
- Communicated as team member with fellow student leaders in ensuring proper aid for families
- Collaborated with outside departments and offices to resolve student concerns
- Mentored students on successful strategies for integrating into college life.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - English
Arizona State University
12.2022
Skills
- Self-starter
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptable
- Training and mentoring
- Content development
- Curriculum Implementation
Certification
Advanced TESOL CertificateTeachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Timeline
Teacher
Uncommon Schools
10.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Gloucester County Special Services School District
11.2022 - 06.2023
Creative Writing Intern
Go Believe Culture LLC
10.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Teacher/Camp Counselor in Training
Motivating Youth Christian Learning Center
05.2019 - 01.2020
Orientation Leader
Rutgers University, Camden Campus Center
06.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor's Degree - English
Arizona State University
Advanced TESOL CertificateTeachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
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