Maryellen Davis
Ellington
Summary
Professional educator who is also an accomplished professional with a background in commercial litigation, tax litigation, legal public finance, trusts and estates, education, and business ownership. Proficient at accounting, budgeting, business tax filings, financial reporting, legal analysis, and policy/plan development. Strong ability to interpret rules, regulations, and policies. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and judicial filing software. Excel at problem-solving, active listening, making data-informed decisions, and strong client/stakeholder service. Excited to transition into a finance role within education, as well as continuing to contribute to an exceptional school community.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Maryellen Davis Photography
Ellington, CT
01.2023 - Current
- As a business owner, I am solely responsible for the budgeting, planning for capital equipment, accounting/bookkeeping, filing tax returns, filing business documentation required by state and local governments; along with the responsibilities of scheduling and building trust with stakeholders and clients.
- Maryellen Davis Photography is a sole owner sports, senior and family portrait photography business serving Hartford and Middlesex counties.
7th Grade Math Teacher
Cromwell Middle School
Cromwell, CT
01.2016 - 01.2026
- Responsible for teaching approximately 50 on or below level students, and approximately 50 on or above level students in levelled math classes.
- Develop engaging curriculum materials to supplement the use of DESMOS and Building Thinking Classrooms programs and strategies.
- Implementation of district curriculum via daily lesson plans that include student voice and choice, rigor, and blended learning to address needs of all students.
- Analyze student data to drive instruction choices.
- Partner with all stakeholders to facilitate student success.
- Written and verbal communication skills to address parent concerns, student concerns.
- Prepare student reports and attend 504 and PPT meetings.
- Cromwell Middle School is a small public school serving just under 500 students in grades 6-8.
Math Interventionist
Cromwell Middle School
Cromwell, CT
- Responsible for the testing, data analysis, and identification of students in need of intervention.
- Created units of study for students to fill gaps in math learning.
- Conducted lessons for student groups of varying needs to improve basic foundational math skills.
8th Grade/Algebra 1 Math Teacher
CREC Academy of the Arts Middle School
Hartford, CT
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Successfully taught grade 8 math classes and Algebra 1 class to grade 8 students.
- Built relationships with students while holding them to a high standard for their work and learning.
- Facilitated lessons to enable students to express learning in creative ways following the expectations of an Arts School. Students created videos, and presentations as assessments as well as taking standard classroom assessments from the curriculum.
Math Intervention Long Term Substitute
CREC Academy of the Arts High School
Hartford
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Responsible for the testing, data analysis, identification of students in need of intervention.
- Created units of study for students to fill gaps in math learning.
- Conducted lessons for student groups of varying needs to improve basic foundational math skills.
Grade 5/Grade 4 Math, Social Studies
Saint Martha School
Enfield, CT
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed engaging curriculum materials for grades 4 and 5 math and social studies classes
- Implementation of district curriculum via daily lesson plans that include student voice and choice, rigor, and blended learning to address needs of all students.
- Analyze student data to drive instruction choices.
- Partner with all stakeholders to facilitate student success.
- Written and verbal communication skills to address parent concerns, student concerns.
Trust and Estate Paralegal (contract basis)
Albrecht & Zelman
Bloomfield/Granby, CT
01.2003 - 01.2018
- Responsible for trust and estate case management including:
- Preparation estate accounting, inventory, settlement documents
- Conducted client conferences regarding estate assets
- Written and verbal communication to all stakeholders and parties of cases
- Drafted trust and estate documents for filing with probate court
- Attendance at probate hearings
- Murphy, Laudati, Kiel & Rattigan, LLC
Substitute Teacher
Longmeadow Public Schools
Longmeadow, MA
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Responsible for instructing elementary and middle school classes
- Implementation of district curriculum via daily lesson plans left by classroom teachers
Litigation Paralegal
McCarter & English, LLP
Hartford, CT
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Responsible for corporate litigation case management including:
- Preparation of evidence for trials
- Attendance at trials
- Drafted and filed court documents
- Conducted discovery phase of case according to Rules of Practice
- Written and verbal communication to all stakeholders and parties of cases
- Paralegal responsible for case development for a business property tax appeal, which resulted in a $14,000,000 tax savings for client;
- Drafted trust and estate documents for filing with probate court
- Reconciliation of estate accountings, inventories, tax returns, and financial reporting;
- Attendance at probate hearings
- Analysis of trust disbursement records as a paralegal for the fiduciary of one of the largest family trusts in the State of Connecticut
Litigation Paralegal
Danaher, Tedford, Lagnese & Neal, PC
Hartford, CT
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Responsible for defense asbestos litigation case management including:
- Responsible for all cases filed in western and southern regions of the United States
- Prepared evidence for trials
- Attendance at trials
- Drafted and filed court documents
- Conducted discovery phase of case according to Rules of Practice
- Written and verbal communication to all stakeholders and parties of cases
- Settlement authorization up to $1,000,000
- Conducted weekly settlement conferences
Municipal Finance Legal Assistant
Murtha Cullina, LLP
Hartford, CT
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Responsible for:
- Drafting municipal bond requests
- Drafting public notices of bond requests for publication
Personal Injury Paralegal
McMahon Law Offices
Manchester, CT
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Responsible for:
- Case management
- Prepare personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security Disability claims and cases
- Analysis of liability insurance policies
- Medical reports
- Medical expense reports
- Discovery
- Initial client intake data
Personal Injury Paralegal
Marinelli, Sauer & Hartshorn
New Britain, CT
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Responsible for:
- Case management
- Prepare personal injury, workers’ compensation cases for review
- Analysis of liability, workers compensation insurance policies
- Medical reports
- Medical expense reports
- Discovery
- Initial client intake data
Education
M.E. - Curriculum and Teaching
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA08-2019
B.S. - Business Management and Organizations
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT08-1994
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Maintain strict standards of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Standard Accounting Principles and Practices
- Adherence to deadlines
- Capital Equipment and business financial planning
Certification
- School Business Administrator Certification - 085 2036
- Professional Educator Certificate – Middle School Mathematics 229 2035
- Professional Educator Certificate – Middle School Social Studies 226 2035
Timeline
Owner
Maryellen Davis Photography
01.2023 - Current
7th Grade Math Teacher
Cromwell Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2026
Math Intervention Long Term Substitute
CREC Academy of the Arts High School
09.2015 - 12.2015
8th Grade/Algebra 1 Math Teacher
CREC Academy of the Arts Middle School
01.2015 - 06.2016
Grade 5/Grade 4 Math, Social Studies
Saint Martha School
02.2013 - 06.2015
Substitute Teacher
Longmeadow Public Schools
10.2012 - 02.2013
Trust and Estate Paralegal (contract basis)
Albrecht & Zelman
01.2003 - 01.2018
Litigation Paralegal
McCarter & English, LLP
01.2003 - 01.2012
Litigation Paralegal
Danaher, Tedford, Lagnese & Neal, PC
01.1998 - 01.2003
Municipal Finance Legal Assistant
Murtha Cullina, LLP
01.1997 - 01.1998
Personal Injury Paralegal
McMahon Law Offices
01.1994 - 01.1996
Personal Injury Paralegal
Marinelli, Sauer & Hartshorn
01.1992 - 01.1994
Math Interventionist
Cromwell Middle School
B.S. - Business Management and Organizations
Central Connecticut State University
M.E. - Curriculum and Teaching
Fitchburg State University