Resourceful and innovative Curriculum/Instructional Designer with over 20+ years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Hi, I’m
Marie Loper Maxwell
North Richland Hills,Texas
Summary
Overview
31
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian UniversityDallas, TX
Curriculum and Instruction Content Creator
05.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Collaborate with Instructional Development Team
- Research and Create Instructional Material to meet State Standards
- Create Content to meet ACU and TEA standards
- Collaborate with ACU Dallas Learning Design and Operations team
- Create Foundations of Reading content, exams, and assignments
- Create Content Area Reading content, exams, and assignments
- Create Reading Pedagogy content, exams, and assignments
- Utilize best practice, research-based practice, and engaged learning standards
- Prepare students for state tests
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
- Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Edited and proofread drafts and other documents.
Tarrant County College Hurst, Texas
Adjunct Instructor for the Child Dev & Education
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Create and implement course agendas, lesson plans, and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Utilize CANVAS, Hello!TCC, Blackboard, and WebAdvisor
- Improve student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Define and articulate goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Attend meetings and workshops to refine and enhance instructional skills.
- Develop and implement CDEC and EDUC curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Create unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
- Participate in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students and school concerning academics, behavior, and attendance.
- Use technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
- Engage students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Work cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Use variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep CDEC and EDUC courses interesting and engaging.
- Organize time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
- Apply multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
- Organize, prepare, and revise CDEC and EDUC course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Display professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
Arlington Baptist University Arlington, Texas
Adjunct Instructor for the School of Education
08.2019 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Utilized CANVAS online learning system
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction improvement program.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans, and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
- Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
Texas A&M- CommerceCommerce, Texas
Graduate Assistant for Curriculum & Instruction
08.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Assisted faculty members with data collection.
- Analyzed and presented acquired information.
- Developed and managed organized, orderly student databases and tracking systems.
Tarrant County College Hurst, TX
English for Speakers of Other Languages Instructor
06.2006 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
OutschoolSan Francisco, CA
Independent Contractor
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Deliver outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Research and identify innovative solutions to acquire resources and meet customer needs.
- Collaborate with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirect students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents.
Private PracticeNorth Richland Hills, TX
Dyslexia Instruction/Alphabetic Phonics
08.2002 - Current
Job overview
- Utilize Alphabetic Phonics curriculum
- Develop and plan activities and present curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students
- Understand, use, and remain abreast of best practices and therapy modalities within dyslexia field.
- Evaluate, score and interpret assessments and screening measures.
- Perform small group and individual therapy based on client needs with a focus on dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
- Attend continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Conduct follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Public, River Trails Elementary, HEB ISD
Social Studies Teacher
08.2008 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Instruction using cooperative grouping
- Effectively using technology in the classroom setting
- Small group tutoring in preparation for the State of Texas Academic Readiness
- Communicating progress and needs with special education personnel and inclusion specialist
- Communicating (written and verbal) activities and student progress with parents and administrators
- Counseling students on behavioral objectives and academic performance
L.B. Barton Elementary SchoolIrving, Texas
5th Grade and 2nd Grade Dual Language Teacher
08.2002 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Performed Guided Reading groups
- Instruction use Thinking Maps
- Tutored small groups in preparation for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Communicated (written and verbal) activities and student progress with parents and administrators
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Faith Christian SchoolGrapevine, Texas
Language Arts Teacher, Elementary Teacher
08.1999 - 01.2002
Job overview
- 6th and 7th grade Middle School, Directly responsible for:
- Teaching grammar, reading, math, handwriting, Bible and general studies
- Communicating (written and verbal) program activities and student progress with parents and administrators
- Counseling potential clients on program activities, curriculum and school objectives
Child CareWarrenton, VA
Director/Assistant Director of Before and After School Program
01.1995 - 01.1997
Job overview
- Set program direction and priorities and managing to the bottom line
- Developed and planned program activities, taught and supervised students, and maintained discipline
- Researched and completed all requirements for Virginia State Child Care Licensing
- Developed program goals and activities and presented status to program board of directors
After School Care, Fauquier County, Virginia
Summer Camp Counselor/Before and
01.1993 - 01.1997
Job overview
- Teaching and supervising students and maintaining discipline
- Developing program goals and activities and presenting status to program board of directors
- Communicating (written and verbal) program activities and student progress with parents and administrators
Education
Texas A & M-Commerce Commerce, TX
Ed. D in Curriculum And Instruction from Doctoral Candidate in Curriculum And Instruction
2024
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Literacy & ESL
- Doctoral Candidate
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, Texas
Graduate Level Training from Dyslexia Studies
University Overview
GPA: 3.93
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX
Master of Arts from Teaching With Teacher Certification
University Overview
- GPA: 3.93
- Texas Education Agency Certifications:
- Professional Development
- Elementary Comprehensive
- English as a Second Language
- Early Childhood-4 (ESL)
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
University Overview
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Online Content Development
- Curriculum Coordination
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Best Practice Facilitator
- Curriculum Understanding
- Instructional Content Design
- Strategic Content Planning
- Instructional Technology
- Curriculum Delivery
- Learning Management Interfaces
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Editor-Araujo, J. (2021) Handbook of Research on Reconceptualizing Preservice Teacher Preparation In Literacy Education
Chapter entitled- Chapter 13 The Power of Love
- Babino, A., Araujo, J. J., & Maxwell, M. L. (2019). Critical, Compelling, and Linguistically Scaffolded Literature. Texas Journal of Literacy Education,7(1), 2019th ser. Retrieved from http://www.talejournal.com/index.php/TJLE/article/view/12
- NEWMARK, A. (2019). CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL - MOM KNOWS BEST: 101 stories of love, gratitude, and wisdom. SIMON & SCHUSTER.
- NEWMARK, A. (2022). CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL – My Wonderful Wacky Family. SIMON & SCHUSTER.
- NEWMARK, A. (2023). CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL – Well That Was Funny. SIMON & SCHUSTER.
- The Plight before Christmas: A Collection of Captivating Stories. Fort Worth, TX.: North Texas Christian Writers, 2012.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- TESOL International Convention- Using Cooperative Learning to Increase Academic Language
- Differentiation in the Classroom for the Supplemental Instruction Department at Tarrant County College N.E.
- Professional Development for "The Book Whisperer" at River Trails Elementary • Special Needs Learning Simulation at Faith Christian School
Certification
- Renzulii Certified Instructor
- TCC Online Instructor Certification Program 2014
Timeline
Curriculum and Instruction Content Creator
Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University
05.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Assistant for Curriculum & Instruction
Texas A&M- Commerce
08.2021 - 06.2022
Independent Contractor
Outschool
06.2020 - Current
Adjunct Instructor for the School of Education
Arlington Baptist University
08.2019 - 12.2022
Adjunct Instructor for the Child Dev & Education
Tarrant County College
01.2019 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Public, River Trails Elementary, HEB ISD
08.2008 - 05.2012
English for Speakers of Other Languages Instructor
Tarrant County College
06.2006 - 05.2008
Dyslexia Instruction/Alphabetic Phonics
Private Practice
08.2002 - Current
5th Grade and 2nd Grade Dual Language Teacher
L.B. Barton Elementary School
08.2002 - 05.2008
Language Arts Teacher, Elementary Teacher
Faith Christian School
08.1999 - 01.2002
Director/Assistant Director of Before and After School Program
Child Care
01.1995 - 01.1997
Summer Camp Counselor/Before and
After School Care, Fauquier County
01.1993 - 01.1997
Texas A & M-Commerce
Ed. D in Curriculum And Instruction from Doctoral Candidate in Curriculum And Instruction
Southern Methodist University
Graduate Level Training from Dyslexia Studies
Dallas Baptist University
Master of Arts from Teaching With Teacher Certification
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
- Renzulii Certified Instructor
- TCC Online Instructor Certification Program 2014
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