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Mauri Shields

Wallingford,Connecticut

Summary

Dedicated ESL educator with a proven track record, specializing in curriculum development and learner assessment. Expert in fostering student engagement and community integration, ensuring equitable access for multilingual students. Skilled in data-informed planning and inclusive classroom management, driving academic success and cultural awareness.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District ESL Teacher/ ELAC

North Branford Public School District
09.2007 - 06.2025

District-wide educator for grades Pre-K–12, responsible for assessment, curriculum, teaching, and state reporting. Advocate and liaison for multilingual students and families, ensuring equitable access and academic success.



























Beginner/Intermediate ESL Teacher

Stone Academy
09.2002 - 06.2007

Beginning and Intermediate ESL instructor in a full day program for adult learners. Developed engaging curriculums in reading, writing, speaking and listening tailored to career readiness, workplace and social communications successes.

ESL Teacher

Wallingford Adult Education
09.1996 - 06.2003


Teacher to newcomer and beginner adult ESL students with a focus on developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Focused on integrating American culture and social communication into lessons to build confidence, practical language use, and community engagement.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern CT State University
Hamden, CT

Skills

  • Curriculum and lesson development
  • Goal-focused instructional design
  • Student engagement strategies
  • Data-informed academic planning
  • Collaboration with colleagues
  • Recordkeeping and documentation
  • Learner assessment and evaluation
  • Individualized learner support
  • Inclusive classroom management
  • Community and cultural integration
  • Educational technology integration

Affiliations

CAPELL

ConnTesol


Certification

111 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, PreK-12

088 Teaching Non-English Speaking Adults

107 External Diploma Program/Noncredit Mandated Programs

013 Elementary-Kindergarten through grade 6

101 World Language Instructor, Elementary

Timeline

District ESL Teacher/ ELAC

North Branford Public School District
09.2007 - 06.2025

Beginner/Intermediate ESL Teacher

Stone Academy
09.2002 - 06.2007

ESL Teacher

Wallingford Adult Education
09.1996 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern CT State University
Mauri Shields