Maryanna Watts
Louisville,United States
Summary
Passionate educator dedicated to creating, implementing and assessing instruction to meet student needs. Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in Education and Therapeutics. Trustworthy leadership with engaging demeanor and success working in demanding environments. Talented in developing space and activities to encourage individual growth, collaboration and culturally responsible lessons. Design and plan daily unit lessons and motivate through project based learning. Energetic and hardworking individual with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
JCPS
11.2023 - Current
- Improved student literacy levels by implementing targeted reading intervention strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Utilized data-driven instructional methods to identify areas of improvement for individual students, tailoring lessons accordingly to optimize academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create an interdisciplinary approach for cross-curricular learning experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
High School English Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools [Eastern & Manual]
08.2008 - 06.2018
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering core content curriculum and standards
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning and action planning.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Implemented Inquiry and Project Based Learning
Spa Owner/Licensed Massage Therapist
Self-employeed
06.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast needs. Resulting in 10% annual growth in revenue.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers. Seeing 75% client retention.
- Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture and gait for better long-term wellness.
Education
MA ED in School Counseling -
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12.2024
750 Hr Certification - Professional Therapeutic Massage
Louisville School of Massage
Louisville12.2018
Master of Arts - Middle & High School Teaching
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYSkills
- Google Docs, Infinite Campus, and CASCADE
- Leadership [Indian Student Leadership Club and Sophomore PLC]
- Project Based Learning Modules
- Familiarity with JCPS Initiatives: Backpack of Success Skills, RTI, & Racial Equity, Culture and Climate Pillars
- Understanding of Human Behavior/Stress Management
- Lesson Planning
- Student/Classroom Management
- Student Assessment and Data Driven Intervention
- Differentiating Individualized Instruction
- Academic Advisement & Writing Coursework
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
Yoga, Hiking, Theater
Studying yoga for 20+ years shifted my perspective of self, allowing me to let go and keep stretching with acceptance of self and others.
Cherokee Park and Red River Gorge became sanctuaries of outdoor wonder, always inviting another look at our world- hiking reminds me how rewording a challenge can be.
An avid reader and lover of theatre in all its aspects; what a gift, to make believe and occupy new worlds. My favorite is Tennessee Williams, my dog's namesake.
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
JCPS
11.2023 - Current
Spa Owner/Licensed Massage Therapist
Self-employeed
06.2019 - Current
High School English Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools [Eastern & Manual]
08.2008 - 06.2018
MA ED in School Counseling -
University of The Cumberlands
750 Hr Certification - Professional Therapeutic Massage
Louisville School of Massage
Master of Arts - Middle & High School Teaching
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Louisville
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