Maranda Young
Springboro
Summary
Dedicated educator promoting a positive learning environment through innovative lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Committed to building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, resulting in improved student engagement and performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Connersville Middle School
Connersville
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for 7th-grade English Language Arts based on curriculum objectives.
- Analyzed data to create and differentiate lessons to promote the highest level of learning for all students.
- Facilitated student growth through ongoing, constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with media staff to design an engaging research unit that enhanced student learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects.
- Organized parent-teacher. conferences to discuss student performance.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Attended extra-curricular activities, collaborated to judge CMS today's auditions, helped to implement a schoolwide talent show, led a writing club, served as a leader of a team of teachers, volunteered at charity basketball games, and participated in staff development opportunities.
Teacher
Lincoln High School
Cambridge City
08.2021 - 07.2023
- .Developed and implemented lesson plans for 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade English based on curriculum needs.
- Analyzed data to create and differentiate lessons to promote the highest level of learning for all students
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress effectively.
- Fostered student growth through ongoing feedback and tailored support.
- Integrated technology-based learning tools to enrich instructional delivery and engage students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to collaboratively address and improve student performance.
Teacher
Connersville Middle School
Connersville
08.2014 - 05.2021
- Designed and executed engaging lesson plans for 8th-grade English Language Arts, aligning with curriculum standards to enhance student learning.
- Analyzed data to create and differentiate lessons to promote the highest level of learning for all students.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress effectively.
- Fostered student growth through regular, constructive feedback, contributing to improved academic performance.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Worked in collaboration with media and social studies staff to design an interdisciplinary research unit.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences to collaboratively address and support student performance.
- Attended extra-curricular activities, led a writing club, served as the academic team coach, volunteered at charity basketball games, and participated in staff development opportunities.
Pharmacy Technician
Grandview Pharmacy
Connersville
01.1999 - 01.2013
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Processed medication orders using pharmacy management software systems.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents, and packages.
- Teamed with peers, technicians, and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Supported pharmacist in processing prescriptions, ensuring customers received timely assistance.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information, and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Created and updated customer profiles with demographics, allergies, and medications in pharmacy systems, ensuring accurate patient information.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues with empathy and professionalism, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN05-2014
Associate of arts - General Studies
Indiana University East
Richond, IN12-2002
Skills
- Assessment strategies
- Curriculum development
- Data-driven instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Standardized testing
- Student engagement
- Online teaching
- Google Classroom
- Technology in the classroom
- SMART board aptitude
- Google Docs
- Kahoot
- IXL
- PowerSchool
- Curriculum implementation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Collaborative projects
- Parent communication
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
- Professional development
- Classroom technology
- Writing strategies
- Substitute teaching
- Writing strategies
References
- Beth Denham, Retired Principal, Connersville Middle School, Connersville, IN, (765) 265-2337, bdenham1@msn.com
- Joanna Cornett, Science Teacher, Connersville Middle School, Connersville, IN, (765) 309-7675, jcornett@g.fayette.k12.in.us
- Carole Dierckman, Colleague/Cooperating Teacher, Connersville Middle School, Connersville, IN, (812) 525-1257, dierckmancarole@gmail.com
- Paula Farthing, Colleague, Connersville Middle School, Connersville, IN, (513) 383-1688, paula.farthing@uc.k12.in.us
Licensure And Certification
- Ohio Teaching License – English; Middle and High School
- Indiana Teaching License - English; Middle and High School
- CPR, AED Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Connersville Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Lincoln High School
08.2021 - 07.2023
Teacher
Connersville Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Grandview Pharmacy
01.1999 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Indiana University East
Associate of arts - General Studies
Indiana University East