Maureen A. Xavier
Billerica,MA
Summary
Experienced educational professional skilled in curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, and data analysis. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Demonstrates consistent focus on adapting to evolving needs, and driving student success. Reliable and results-driven with a passion for fostering academic and social-emotional student growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Math Coach
Billerica Public Schools - S.G. Hajjar Elementary School
01.2014 - Current
- Implemented new math curriculum (EM2) to teachers K-4
- Collaborated with district math coaches to plan professional development that ensured teachers were knowledgeable about program components and understood how the program meets the standards
- Provided professional development training to increase student achievement
- Analyzed district data to review and revise curriculum to meet the needs of all learners
Conducted demonstration lessons to ensure all teachers were trained to an advanced level of delivery and using the instructional materials as designed
Kindergarten Teacher
Billerica Public Schools - S.G. Hajjar Elementary School
01.2014 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Improved learning with well-prepared lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and needs.
- Boosted students' understanding of basic math concepts with use of hands-on learning tools and activities.
- Developed and implemented multicultural curriculum, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity among students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Bedford Public Schools – Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Create a fun atmosphere in which to deliver differentiated classroom instruction to accommodate interests, learning styles and academic levels of each student including individual and cooperative group activities that allow opportunities for students to observe, question, and investigate
- Deliver instruction in literacy including small group, guided, shared and read aloud activities, letter identification, phonemic awareness, handwriting and Lucy Calkins writing workshop
- Teach math skills such as number and shape recognition, patterning, counting on, cardinality, decomposing/composing numbers, and story problems often using manipulatives and games
- Provide hands-on learning opportunities for science; and participate in a grade-wide Me and My World Social Studies unit that ends in each classroom running a community themed business
- Create a classroom structure that provides opportunities for self-directed exploration including free write, read to self/buddy read, free choice and math and literacy-based learning centers
- Assess, observe, evaluate and report on student behavior, social development, fine/gross motor development and academic progress
- Identify and address social/emotional and behavioral needs of individual students and enable them to become successful learners and members of our classroom community
Long-term Substitute (Kindergarten)
Bedford Public Schools – Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Work with classroom teacher to ensure seamless transition, maintain original class structure and regular routines while collaboratively and independently creating lesson plans
- Conduct conferences with parents/guardians both independently and in collaboration with the classroom teacher
- Conduct literacy and math assessments, review performance data and make recommendations regarding learning groups and Tier 1 and Tier 2 support
- Work collaboratively with classroom teacher and school counselor to address specific student behavioral and academic needs and to address parent/guardian concerns
- Enforce previously established rules for behavior and provided modified procedures to maintain an optimum learning environment in the classroom
Permanent Building Substitute (K – 2)
Bedford Public Schools – Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Perform all responsibilities of classroom teacher, specialty teacher (Art, Music, Librarian, PE) and reading specialist as assigned; including delivering whole group, small group and individual instruction, classroom management and additional preparation work and/or duties as defined
- Perform administrative duties as directed from the main office
Administrative Assistant
Dovetail Construction Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
HR Assistant / HR Specialist, Learning & Development
Avid Technology, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided administrative support to the VP of Human Resources
- System Administrator and in house trainer for newly implemented Applicant Tracking System
- Manage logistics for Corporate Learning & Development programs: Coordinate with vendors, manage training calendar, course enrollment, and financials
- Assist with marketing initiatives and maintain Learning & Development Intranet pages including creating/editing html files and xml forms
- Compile, track and report on world-wide Succession Planning / Key Performer, Key Position / Retention Risk and Training data: Improved existing methods/tools to streamline process
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Sales / Wellpet Demonstration Program Coordinator
Old Mother Hubbard, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Managed all aspects of the WellPet Demo Program (a retail pet food product demonstration program) in the US and in Canada
- Provided administrative support to 45 sales representatives and over 100 contracted demonstrators
- Worked with senior management and sales managers to redesign the Standard Operating Procedures Manual and implemented the new policies and procedures
- Managed program databases and provided status and budgetary reports to senior management
- Provided administrative support for the VP of Sales and 45 outside sales staff members, including updating contact information, reviewing expense reports, generating check requests, maintaining retailer data bases, and ordering company clothing
Construction Department Coordinator
Channel Building Company, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Generated/processed/tracked owner contracts, subcontracts, change orders and purchase orders
- Produced owner close-out packages, bid packages, and performed project related and ancillary administrative tasks
- Spearheaded recruiting efforts for design personnel and assisted in the search for a new Department Coordinator to take my place
Construction Management Skills Training (CMST) Program Coordinator
Shawmut Design & Construction
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Coordinated all aspects of the CMST Program; a three-year training program for operational new hires that provides one-year mentored rotations for recent college graduates in the three main areas of Construction Management; Project Management, Estimating and Field Supervision
- Responsible for the coordination of orientation, development, training, team building and performance appraisals of 30 CMSTs and their coaches (as it related to the CMST program)
- Provided work assignment and coach recommendations to executive level staff
- Performed research for our HR Director for the development of a Mentoring Program for our fastest growing Department and worked with senior management on developing a conceptual plan for a Partnering (Shadow) Program (with our clients and subcontractors) for our newer staff
- Assisted with the interviewing and recruiting efforts for new CMSTs as needed
- Interpreted Predictive Index results and utilized information for placement recommendations and in development/performance discussions
- Facilitated group meetings, training sessions, one-on-one “Touch Base” meetings and development/performance meetings with trainees and their managers
- Prepared and presented program status and personnel updates to senior management
Executive Assistant to the President
Shawmut Design & Construction
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Promoted to support the President after successfully supporting two Project Executives and their project management teams
- Managed President’s calendar, coordinated travel and internal and external meetings
- Managed and tracked all correspondence, bringing priority and confidential issues to the President’s attention and ensuring that all items were followed up on in a timely manner
- Communicated ideas, problems and relative solutions and ensured all issues were resolved
- Promoted open, secure atmosphere in approaching the President as defined by Shawmut culture
- Interviewed candidates, provided hiring recommendations and trained new Executive Assistants
- Awarded “Individual Client Service Award” for support provided to the President and the CMSTs
Assistant to the Director of Admissions/Office Manager
Lawrence Academy
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Primary contact for over 2,000 inquiries and 500 visitors per year and processed over 500 applications annually
- Assisted with the coordination of student tour guides, receptions and revisit program
- Responsible for the office schedule and travel of Admissions Officers, and issued I-20s for international students
- Produced statistics as needed and in presentation form for quarterly Board of Trustees Meeting
- Implemented and improved upon numerous policies and procedures
Engineering Administrator
ADE Corporation
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Reported to the Director of Engineering, supporting a staff of over one hundred people
- Assisted in procedure generation, record maintenance and coordinated work in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements
- Liaison between the engineering organization and the on-site machining facility
- Ancillary duties included schedule maintenance for six managers, word processing, presentation preparation, data entry and travel arrangements as needed
Project Accounting Assistant / Network Administrator
Retec, Inc
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Coordinated material purchase orders, subcontract agreements and work orders, maintained internal and external invoice activity, managed vendor databases
- Assisted Project Managers with cost, labor tracking and in the analysis of profit, loss and employee utilization data
- Responsible for directory maintenance, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all hardware and software
Receptionist/Secretary
Retec, Inc
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Coordinated company switchboard activity for over 50 employees, initial contact to visiting clientele and vendors
- Managed conference activity, coordinated on-site automation repair requests, word processing activities including documentation publication and other clerical duties
- Participated in office supply account maintenance, recommended and implemented several cost saving measures
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood
American International College
Springfield, MA12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Studies
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH08.2012
Skills
- Pedagogical Expertise
- Expert Problem Solving
- Instructional Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Training and Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- School Community Relations
- Data-Driven Instruction
Licensure
MA License #466694 2024
Administrator,Principal/Assistant Principal, PreK-8, Initial
Early Childhood: Students with and without Disabilities, PreK-2, Professional
Sheltered English Immersion
Relative Training
DIBELS 8 Extended Training
Science of Reading, HILL
Eureka Math, Great Minds Trainings
STEMScopes
Creating a Classroom for ASD Students
ADHD: Partnering With Parents
Mentoring Institute
BER Instructional Coaches Conference: Maximize Your Impact
- Data Discovery Protocols
- Coaching Cycles
- Student Discourse
- Differentiation
- Accelerate Don't Remediate
- The Feedback Formula
- Coaching Conversations
- Facilitating Professional Development
Timeline
Instructional Math Coach
Billerica Public Schools - S.G. Hajjar Elementary School
01.2014 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Billerica Public Schools - S.G. Hajjar Elementary School
01.2014 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Bedford Public Schools – Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Long-term Substitute (Kindergarten)
Bedford Public Schools – Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Permanent Building Substitute (K – 2)
Bedford Public Schools – Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Administrative Assistant
Dovetail Construction Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2013
HR Assistant / HR Specialist, Learning & Development
Avid Technology, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Sales / Wellpet Demonstration Program Coordinator
Old Mother Hubbard, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
Construction Department Coordinator
Channel Building Company, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2004
Construction Management Skills Training (CMST) Program Coordinator
Shawmut Design & Construction
01.2000 - 01.2003
Executive Assistant to the President
Shawmut Design & Construction
01.2000 - 01.2003
Assistant to the Director of Admissions/Office Manager
Lawrence Academy
01.1998 - 01.2000
Engineering Administrator
ADE Corporation
01.1997 - 01.1998
Project Accounting Assistant / Network Administrator
Retec, Inc
01.1994 - 01.1997
Receptionist/Secretary
Retec, Inc
01.1994 - 01.1997
Master of Education - Early Childhood
American International College
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Studies
Plymouth State University
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