Maryellen Edwards Schaefer
Grand Isle,Vermont
Summary
Curriculum Area Supervisor with extensive background in design, delivery, and evaluation of educational programs to support teachers and students. Successfully manages English Department curriculum and budget. Demonstrates experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to meet district and school goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Area Supervisor, English
South Burlington School District
2009.08 - Current
- Redesign curriculum and course offerings as needed.
- Develop and maintain budget and operational aspects of English department.
- Schedule teachers for master schedule.
- Supervise, support, and evaluate English teachers.
- Confer and resolve education-related issues and problems with students, parents and teachers.
- Plan and implement staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Use problem-solving skills to collaboratively develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Work well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Teach three courses a semester ranging from ninth grade to twelfth grade courses, all levels of learners.
- Co-plan(ed) with team teacher, special educators, literacy coach, technology integration specialist.
- Work well with struggling students who need support and understanding balanced with high expectations.
English Teacher
South Burlington School District
2001.08 - 2009.01
- Driven to create safe learning environment and classroom culture that encourages respect and communication
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Addressed varied interests and needs of students through diverse curriculum development using Understanding by Design and Differentiated Instruction to engage all learners
- Established quality relationships with students and communicated effectively with parents
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Created several new courses.
- Served as club advisor, chaperoned events, attended co-curricular events.
- Served on school committees including NEASC, strategic planning, and interviewing.
- Led TLC strands on Atlas Rubicon.
- Mentor teacher, cooperating teacher for interns and 209 students
English Teacher
BFA Fairfax
2000.08 - 2001.06
- Collaborated in interdisciplinary team teaching with social studies teacher in Global English class
- Taught Creative Writing and Acting Arts electives
- Taught in four by four, block schedule
- Served as ninth grade class advisor
- Created unit plans based on Vermont State Standards that addressed diverse learning styles.
English Teacher
Champlain Valley Union High School
1999.11 - 2000.04
- Taught three sections of tenth grade English, twelfth grade Academic Internship and journalism
- Served as advisor for Project Graduation
- Taught in block schedule.
Education
Master of Education - Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Trinity College of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont12.1991
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Public Speaking
- Staff Development
- State Testing Support
- Effective Communication
- Student Needs Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Classroom Evaluations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- Continuous improvements
Additional Information
School Involvement:
NEASC Co-Chair
NEASC Steering and Follow-up Committees
Strategic Planning Committee
TLC Planning Committee
School Improvement Committee
CCSS Leadership Team
Academic Awards Night Committee
Interviewing Committees
National Honor Society application review
College Essay Writing Workshop
Technology Committee
A Block Club Advisor
Staff Talent Night Organizer
Professional Service:
Mentor Teacher Trainer
NEATE Board Member at Large
Poetry Out Loud Judge
NCTE Achievement Award State Coordinator for Vermont
NCTE Writing Contest National Judge
Mentor Teacher
Cooperating Teacher
Timeline
Curriculum Area Supervisor, English
South Burlington School District
2009.08 - Current
English Teacher
South Burlington School District
2001.08 - 2009.01
English Teacher
BFA Fairfax
2000.08 - 2001.06
English Teacher
Champlain Valley Union High School
1999.11 - 2000.04
Master of Education - Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Trinity College of Vermont
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Vermont
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