Maureen Weedon
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Westminster School District
09.1995 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Teacher
Lynwood Unified School District
09.1994 - 08.1995
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
CSUF
Fullerton, CA06.2006
Multiple Subjects Credential - Education
CSULB
Long Beach, CA05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Education
CSULB
Long Beach, CA08.1993
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Instructional Methods
- Performance Assessments
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Student-Centered Learning
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Instructional Best Practices
California Clear Credential
California Clear Credential 1998
Timeline
Teacher
Westminster School District
09.1995 - Current
Teacher
Lynwood Unified School District
09.1994 - 08.1995
Master of Science - Reading
CSUF
Multiple Subjects Credential - Education
CSULB
Bachelor of Arts - Education
CSULB