Maiya Stephens
New Caney,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments, with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. . Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher/ After School Coordinator
YES Prep
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education in ASPIRE.
Lead Math Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Diversifies teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Assess student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Currency keeps classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Founding Teacher/ Content Leader ELA
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Supported other ELA teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Lead Teacher
KIPP DC Public Schools
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
Capital Teaching Resident
Citizens Schools
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Participated in teacher training certification through Capital Teaching Residency.
- Supported other ELA teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Teaching Fellow/ Academic Program Lead ELA
Citizen Schools
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Participated in teacher training certification through Capital Teaching Residency, including 142 hours of professional development coursework, to become licensed and earn Standard Credential, Early Childhood Education (Pre-K- 3rd) (received Summer 2018). Planned lessons using the principles of backward design to teach Tools of the Mind curriculum in a prekindergarten classroom of 22 students, in whole group and small group instruction blocks. developing literacy, math, social-emotional and fine motor skills.
- Updated and monitored self-created and school-created tracking systems to record and analyze formative and summative data through daily anecdotal notes, informal check-ins and school-wide benchmarks
Education
Bachelor of Science - University Studies, Child Professional Services
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2016
High School Diploma -
Humble High School
Humble, TX05.2012
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Teacher Training
- Instructional Techniques and Strategies
- Progress Reporting
- Personalized Instruction
- Test Administration
- Management Skills
- Statistics
- Program Design
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Hybrid Instruction
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Student rapport
Awards
Certificate of Completion: Capital Teaching Resident Recipient
Timeline
Lead Teacher/ After School Coordinator
YES Prep
07.2023 - Current
Lead Math Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
12.2022 - 06.2023
Founding Teacher/ Content Leader ELA
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2022
Lead Teacher
KIPP DC Public Schools
07.2018 - 05.2020
Capital Teaching Resident
Citizens Schools
07.2016 - 05.2017
Teaching Fellow/ Academic Program Lead ELA
Citizen Schools
07.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - University Studies, Child Professional Services
Texas A&M University
High School Diploma -
Humble High School
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