Mariam Bailey
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teaching professional with valuable experience in classroom administration, curriculum development and program management. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Organized problem-solver skilled at logically approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD TEACHER
Washington International Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Met or exceeded benchmarks on STAR Reading test for 90% of class
- Appointed as team leader of lower elementary school to provide evidence of school's adherence to Cognia Accreditation Standards
- Designed 3rd and 4th grade curriculum maps for Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science
- Well-versed in LMS and learning platform implementation in 1:1 classroom, such as Google Suite, Schoology, Class Dojo, NearPod, Grade Link, and Pear Deck.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
CURRICULUM ASSISTANT
ArborBridge
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed and managed database of proprietary SAT and ACT test-prep curricula, which was comprised of more than 1,000 lessons
- Consistently met deadlines with minimal supervision, as position was in remote work environment (WFH)
- Organized production and design of instructional materials for tutors
- Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax
- Maintained records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, and school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records
- Managed multiple concurrent projects and consulted across organizations to determine objectives
ESL TEACHER
Secondary Technical School
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Maintained 90% - 95% pass rate with score of 5 or better on IELTS college entrance exam each year
- Established school’s first Student Council, which included school-wide Campaign Day and development of digital “poll booths”
- Co-created school’s first Speech and Debate Club, which led to greater engagement and participation of English language learners
- Managed school’s first Spelling Bee, which developed into regional competition within three years
- Conducted all classes in 1:1 setting using various LMSs and learning platforms
- Appointed as teacher mentor for incoming staff, which included class visits, informal observations, and training on new content and technology
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Sylvan Learning Center
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Increased Center revenue by managing and hosting community events, such as Read Across the Gulf, Sylvan Spelling Challenge, and appearance on Dubai Eye FM Radio
- Successfully improved students’ scores on progress reports by one grade level or more via development of personalized, goal-based programs
- Increased employee retention by providing relevant ongoing training and professional development
- Recruited, hired, and trained Center tutors, program managers, and admin personnel.
ENGLISH LANGAUGE ARTS TEACHER
Sharjah American International School
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Served as English Language Arts and Geography teacher of English language learners in grades 6 -8 and 9-11
- Co-created middle school ELA curriculum maps using CCSS
- Adapted teaching methods to create responsive, differentiated classroom
- Created database of formative and summative assessments through instructional design.
- Established clear objectives that were tightly aligned to curriculum standards.
READING PROGRAM DEVELOPER
School Of Creative Science
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Created and implemented school’s first reading support program for English language learners in grades 1-3, which improved student engagement and increased students’ MAP scores
- Used Science of Reading to teach foundational reading and writing skills to students identified as at -risk and critical
- Used data to monitor student progress and provide targeted feedback
- Designed and distributed supplemental take-home reading packets for lower elementary school.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 06.2020 - 12.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - FRENCH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 08.2001 - 12.2006
Skills
Elementary education
Secondary education
School administration
Curricula development
Training and mentoring
Curriculum design
Progress tracking
Certification
TESOL Certified
Timeline
LEAD TEACHER
Washington International Academy
08.2020 - Current
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Virginia
06.2020 - 12.2021
TESOL Certified
12-2019
CURRICULUM ASSISTANT
ArborBridge
03.2017 - 03.2020
ESL TEACHER
Secondary Technical School
09.2012 - 12.2015
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Sylvan Learning Center
08.2011 - 08.2012
ENGLISH LANGAUGE ARTS TEACHER
Sharjah American International School
08.2009 - 06.2011
READING PROGRAM DEVELOPER
School Of Creative Science
08.2004 - 06.2005
BACHELOR OF ARTS - FRENCH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
North Carolina State University
08.2001 - 12.2006