Maya Plaskon
Bowling Green,Ohio
Summary
I am an educator with a robust background in special education and curriculum development, notably at Summit Academy Toledo. I have background teaching at Bowling Green State University for 4 years in Middle Childhood Education and will complete a bachelor’s degree as of May 2025. I taught at schools nearby such as Crim Elementary school, Fostoria, Lake Elementary and Bowling Green Middle School. I created inclusive lesson plans for diverse learning styles, leveraging skills in classroom management with a certification in TEFL certification. I have a proven record in enhancing student engagement and academic success through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Otsego Junior High School
Mrs. Duhamel
Bowling Green, OH
01.2025 - Current
- I am currently teaching and finishing up my bachelor's degree, making lesson plans, and aiding the teacher in practicing my role.
Daycare Teacher
Kid Friendly Academy
Willowick, Ohio
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided educational support to students with Down syndrome, severe autism, and ADHD
- Created lesson plans for each day of the week
Substitute Teacher
Summit Academy Toledo
Toledo, OH
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: a school for children with ADHD and autism
- I acquired a full-time job at Summit Academy in Toledo as a Lead Teacher under a one-year substitute teaching license, a school for children with ADHD and autism
- I taught and made lesson plans for both math and science in grades 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th
- For each grade level and textbook I used to plan my lessons, I studied the curriculum closely
- I had to combine curriculums from each grade level
- I created and graded my student work on Infinite Campus, and experienced my first-ever parent-teacher conferences
- Responsibilities included attending meetings for professional development and increasing student involvement (including experience with using AI to lesson plan and design instruction), designing my classroom, and developing rapport with students
- A school for children with ADHD and autism
Daycare Teacher
Mentor Childcare Academy
Mentor, OH
07.2023 - 08.2023
Daycare Teacher
My Kids Daycare
Mentor, OH
05.2023 - 06.2023
Lead Teacher
Infinite Learning Enrichment Center Cleveland
Willoughby, OH
06.2022 - 09.2022
Daycare Teacher
Childtime Daycare Center
Painesville, OH
06.2021 - 08.2021
Daycare Assistant
Lil Sneakers University
Mentor, OH
05.2021 - 06.2021
Soccer Coach
Little Kickers
Willoughby, OH
06.2017 - 08.2019
- I worked with kids ages 1-9 at Lost Nation Sports Force Park for soccer and coached for 'Little Kickers.'
- I developed the curriculums needed for specific classes and created relationships with many adults
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Middle Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHSkills
- Lesson development
- Special education
- Age-appropriate discipline
- TEFL Certification
- Experience Teaching Abroad
- Parent-teacher communication
- Key decision making
- Combining Curriculums for Grades
- Curricula development
- Diverse learning styles
- Science and Math standards for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade
- Conflict resolution
- Working with students with ADHD, Autism, and Down Syndrome
- Feedback and evaluation
- Team building
- Classroom management
Certification
- Teaching Substitute License, 1 year
- TEFL Certification
- Bachelors in Middle Childhood Education with Science and English
References
- Kisha Thomas, Kisha@kidfriendlyacademy.com, 440-725-2681
- Marquita Murphy, Marquita@summitacademies.org, 330-618-0007
- Julie Mcarthur, Ph.D, jmmcart@bgsu.edu, 419-270-5267
Languages
- English, Native/Bilingual
- Spanish, Elementary
Timeline
Otsego Junior High School
Mrs. Duhamel
01.2025 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Kid Friendly Academy
06.2024 - 08.2024
Substitute Teacher
Summit Academy Toledo
09.2023 - 12.2023
Daycare Teacher
Mentor Childcare Academy
07.2023 - 08.2023
Daycare Teacher
My Kids Daycare
05.2023 - 06.2023
Lead Teacher
Infinite Learning Enrichment Center Cleveland
06.2022 - 09.2022
Daycare Teacher
Childtime Daycare Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Daycare Assistant
Lil Sneakers University
05.2021 - 06.2021
Soccer Coach
Little Kickers
06.2017 - 08.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Middle Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University
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