Maya Magsamen
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Secondary English Teacher with expertise in curriculum development and student engagement, leveraging two years of experience to achieve excellence in teaching frameworks and successfully pilot new departmental curricula.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Fenton Community High School
Bensenville, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging English lessons for grades 9-11, promoting active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Facilitated co-instruction of 9th and 11th-grade English courses, integrating special education supports to enhance inclusive learning environments.
- Facilitated instruction for 21-25 students in inclusive classrooms, adapting lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Executed a two-year mentorship program, achieving excellent ratings in the Danielson Framework for Teaching each year.
- Engaged with three professional learning committees to define educational objectives, navigate curriculum development, and analyze assessment outcomes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance student readiness for state standardized tests, such as MAP and ACT.
- Spearheaded collaboration with a team to develop and implement Houghton Mifflin Harcourt curriculum for the English department.
Student Teacher
Hickman High School
Columbia, MO
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Co-taught and independently taught various lessons, such as writing workshops and terminology instruction
- Coordinated with the clinical educator to create the schedule and lessons for an entire AP-level research unit
- Worked with journalism students on the creation and publication of news stories
- Guided student editor in creating a job system for the yearbook class
- Held one-on-one discussions with students to discuss feedback and grades
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education- English Language Arts
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2024
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Literature Analysis
- Writing Instruction
- Research Instruction
- Assessment Strategies
- Curriculum Development
- Google Classroom
- Powerschool
Certification
Professional Educator’s License– Secondary English (9-12)
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
Fenton Community High School
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Hickman High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education- English Language Arts
University of Missouri
Professional Development/Activities
- Member of District Equity Leadership Team- Systems Strand
- Participant in a year-long book study of “Onward” by Elena Aguilar
- Participant in a semester-long book study of “This is Disciplinary Literacy” by Releah Cossett Lent
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Student Privacy Training
- Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt Curriculum Training