Maina Xiong
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students and staff from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing plans to measure progress. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Instructor
Milwaukee Job Corps Center
09.2020 - Current
- Prepared high-quality lessons to teach students step-by-step problem-solving methods for math course.
- Held office hours to provide additional course support and help students navigate course curriculum.
- Created course syllabus to clearly communicate expectations and standards for student success.
- Identified and chose best textbooks for students learning math at their level.
- Helped students make good decisions about course choices for educational and vocational goals.
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
- Developed new courses and selected curriculum to fill course gaps for students pursuing degrees in mathematics.
Trainer
America Works of WI
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Assist with administrative duties including organize training for clients, data entry, data approvals for W2, driver's license approvals, and TABE Approvals
- Work with at risk clients during orientation for different trainings; facilitate assessments: TABE, Different programs Such as Career Locker and Authentic Happiness for Strengths Test; and assist clients with writing detailed resumes.
Educator
HAPA- Happy Hill
10.2014 - 06.2019
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with scholars based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students are learning at full potential
- Used the positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior
- Organize meetings to maximize student learning
- Spearhead after school tutoring initiatives to improve student grades
- Manage scholars to achieve high STAR testing results in Reading, Math, and Early Literacy
- Focus on common core standards for Reading, Writing, Language, and Math
- Curriculum Expertise: write detailed lesson plans
- Create detailed lesson materials (books, posters, power points, etc...)
- Imply techniques from Teach Like a Champ by DougLemov to keep a positive and engaging classroom
- Implement Habits of Discussion (HOD) for intervention reading groups.
Youth Advisor
St. Michael's Congregation
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Assist, oversee and advise the youth and young adults.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Schreiner University
07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Community Education and Engagement (CEE)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
05.2016
Skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Active listening and pay attention to details
- Conflict resolution/Problem solver
- Empathy, Nonverbal communication (ie, body language and eye contact), Negotiation skills
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Professional demeanor and ability to communicate at all levels
- Strong project coordination skills with willingness and ability to develop and control multiple new and varied projects simultaneously
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel), Adobe Photoshop
- Bi-literate/lingual: Speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Hmong
- Ability to work with confidential and company sensitive information
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and planning deadlines
- Ability to take initiative, apply sound judgment
- Plan and organize schedule and time management such as Community and event planning experience
- Team Building/Collaborate and communicate to ensure clear expectations
- Develop and manage community relationships
- Design and implement different techniques and strategies
- Math skill experience: College level algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, proofs/theorems
- Continuing Education
- Peer Mentoring
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Math Instructor
Milwaukee Job Corps Center
09.2020 - Current
Trainer
America Works of WI
09.2019 - 12.2019
Educator
HAPA- Happy Hill
10.2014 - 06.2019
Youth Advisor
St. Michael's Congregation
01.2009 - 01.2013
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Schreiner University
Bachelor of Science - Community Education and Engagement (CEE)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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