Maurice Good
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic educator excelling in relationship building, classroom management, and reading intervention. Cultivated a loving and supportive classroom environment that resulted in students feeling safe and seen which enhanced student engagement. A positive role model and teammate, I fostered a culture of improvement and connectedness both inside and outside of the classroom.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
SOAR Academy
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Lead Second Grade Teacher
Homer Plessy Community School
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Organized school-wide events like field trips or assemblies to enrich learning experiences beyond the classroom setting.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance and support in areas such as lesson planning and classroom management.
- Improved student reading comprehension by utilizing a variety of instructional methods, including guided reading and group discussions.
- Contributed to grade-level curriculum planning sessions, collaborating with fellow educators to align instructional materials across classrooms for consistency in learning outcomes.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring equitable access to curriculum content for all students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, including newsletters and conferences, resulting in stronger home-school connections.
- Promoted positive classroom behavior by modeling respectful communication and conflict resolution strategies.
Lead Teacher
Kipp Morial
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA05-2008
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Creativity and innovation
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Homer Plessy Community School in 2022.
Timeline
Director
SOAR Academy
06.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Second Grade Teacher
Homer Plessy Community School
08.2019 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher
Kipp Morial
08.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Morehouse College
Homer Plessy Teacher of the year 2022
Awarded Teacher of the year through NSNO
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