Markus Liles
Temple Hills,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School
Washington, DC
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Build meaningful relationships with your students.
- Lead instruction for students, from planning to executing engaging and rigorous lessons.
- Provided targeted support for students with academic needs in whole-group and small-group instruction.
- Create a joyful, efficient, learning-focused classroom experience for students that leads to exemplary student growth both in academic achievement and in leadership skills
- Collaborate with and support colleagues in the classroom as you build and refine a new middle school program and through weekly professional development opportunities.
- Provide emotional constancy and support for your students and your colleagues.
- Communicate and work closely with students' families.
- Utilize Teach Like a Champion teaching techniques to ensure that routines and transitions are quick and effective.
- Receive regular, individualized coaching from IP's instructional leadership team to grow your practice
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to promote peer collaboration and learning.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Modeled appropriate social skills for effective conflict resolution among students.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current in educational trends.
- Supervised classroom assistants and volunteers as needed.
- Managed classroom materials, resources, and budget effectively.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
School and Community Engagement Advocate
Maryland Department of Social Services
Largo, MD
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Provides crisis prevention and intervention support to an assigned caseload of students/families identified by school leadership.
- Connects assigned and referred families to appropriate community resources and social services
- Processes referrals within 48 hours
- Utilizes individual assessments, goal-setting case plans, master case list and other documents to address barriers and evaluate progress.
- Conducts home visits in a safe manner, either in person or virtually, to assess needs or provide services.
- Meets on a regular basis with the CSC and any other identified partners to coordinate effective services.
- Attends school-based Steering Committee meetings as a partner
- Supports school-wide initiatives focused on attendance and positive behavior
- Participates in community-wide events and meetings, as requested
Lead Elementary Teacher
DC Preparatory Academy
Washington, DC
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked as a recovery teacher with 2nd and 3rd grade students
- Differentiated DC Prep's self-written, standards-based curriculum to meet the particular needs of my students
- Conducted formal and informal assessments to measure student progress and inform future lessons, including through F&P tests, Dibels benchmark assessments, NWEA math and reading exams
- Maintained attendance logs, grade book logs, and wrote in-depth assessments for multiple students in preparation for AEP and IEP meetings
- Communicated consistently with students and their families
Lead Elementary Teacher
Creative Minds International Public Charter School
Washington, DC
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Taught three small groups daily, including formal and informal assessments
- Developed lesson plans based on CMI professional development, International Primary Curriculum, and arts integration
- Created and led morning advisory meetings 3+ days per week, focused on fostering community and culturally responsive teaching
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Attended IEP meetings with parents, administrators, counselors, and specialists.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavior management systems.
Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
Valor Collegiate Academy
Nashville, TN
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Offered individualized support to students with special needs throughout all aspects of the daily routine
- Supported the lead special education instructor with prepping materials, prepping lessons, and preparing supporting materials
- Supported with student transport and extracurricular activities
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
Substitute Teacher
Enriched Charter Schools
Nashville, TN
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Performed instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who were absent, including taking attendance, explaining homework, maintaining classroom cleanliness and serving as a proctor for standardized state exams
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
Paraprofessional Educator
Explore! Community School
Nashville, TN
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided early, systematic, and appropriately intensive assistance to a specific child who was significantly underperforming emotionally and educationally as compared to appropriate grade or age level
- Supported in other capacities such as with arrival/dismissal, calling families regarding truancy, assisted with meal times, attended meetings, and stepped in to help wherever needed
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and attendance.
Education
M.D. - Elementary/Special Education
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tulsa, OK11.2008
Associate of Science - Medium-to-Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology
Oklahoma State University
Okmulgee, OK08.2004
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Title: Exceptional Education Teacher
Certification
Dibels
City Teaching Alliance
Americorp
Special Education Certification
Black Male Educators Alliance
Affiliations
- Family
- Movies
- Music
- Animals
- Growing my brain
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School
08.2023 - 05.2024
School and Community Engagement Advocate
Maryland Department of Social Services
02.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Elementary Teacher
DC Preparatory Academy
07.2021 - 10.2022
Lead Elementary Teacher
Creative Minds International Public Charter School
07.2020 - 07.2021
Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
Valor Collegiate Academy
04.2019 - 07.2020
Paraprofessional Educator
Explore! Community School
10.2018 - 07.2019
Substitute Teacher
Enriched Charter Schools
07.2018 - 07.2020
M.D. - Elementary/Special Education
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Medium-to-Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology
Oklahoma State University
Dibels
City Teaching Alliance
Americorp
Special Education Certification
Black Male Educators Alliance
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