Open To Work
Natalie Maxwell
Wilmington,Ohio
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic education professional with a proven track record at Oxford Learning, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Adept at creative writing and fostering student engagement, I effectively led programs that enhanced learning outcomes. My strong communication skills and commitment to excellence drive successful educational initiatives and positive student experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer/Creator
Writer/Creator
Wilmington, Ohio
06.2022 - Current
- Published poetry across various platforms to reach diverse audiences.
- Proofread and edited written content, ensuring clarity and accuracy for publication.
- Facilitated writing workshops, empowering participants to improve writing skills.
- Designed visual book covers, increasing reader engagement and interest.
Substitute Teacher/Private Tutor
Substitute Teacher/Private Tutor
Wilmington, Ohio
11.2002 - Current
- Taught language arts and mathematics to sixth grade students
- Instructed first grade students in core subjects, ensuring curriculum objectives were met as a long-term substitute
- Taught diverse ability levels across all subjects, grades PS-12th
- Reported on student behavior and progress to classroom teacher and parents to support student development
Online Instructor
Educate Online
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Instructed students in third through eighth grades in math and language arts, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Implemented phonics and whole language approaches to enhance reading comprehension and fluency
- Documented student academic progress through session notes to inform individualized instruction and support
Program Coordinator
Ohio University
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Hired and scheduled staff while overseeing a team of 50 educators to ensure effective program delivery.
- Coordinated after school tutoring programs for two school districts, enhancing student engagement and academic support.
- Purchased supplies and managed logistics for program inventory, facilitating smooth operations for tutoring programs.
- Implemented lesson plans and activities for grades K-5
Education Director
Oxford Learning
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Taught students PK-12th grade, including ADD, ADHD, Special Needs, TAG, ESL
- Administered and interpreted assessments, delivering insights to parents and teachers to support student development.
- Coordinated logistics and activities for Little Reader preschool program, improving early childhood literacy outcomes.
- Managed teaching hiring, scheduling, teacher training/ workshops, teacher communication, performance reviews, payroll, etc
- Facilitated customer calls with successful sales results -75% call to visit and enrollment ratios
- Marketing budget preparation and utilization
- Represented Oxford Learning at Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Networking Events/Emerging Leaders Events
- Designed and implemented educational programs while overseeing business operations at education enrichment center, enhancing student engagement.
Education
MFA - Writing for Children and Young Adults
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Montpelier, VT01-2028
Generalist Endorsement - 4th and 5th grade
Ohio University
01-2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
Ohio University
01-2002
Skills
- Creative writing
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Communication skills
- Editing and proofreading
- Lesson planning
Certification
Ohio Teaching License PK-3rd grade, 4th and 5th grade, 06/30/27
Hobbies and Interests
- Learning German
- Scottish Gaelic
- Travel
- Reading
- Fiction Writing
- Poetry
- Marketing Trends
- History
- Fiber Arts
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society - Secretary
- Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
- Alpha Phi Omega - Community Service Fraternity
- 2025 Katherine Paterson Award
- 2025 Merit Scholarship Vermont College of Fine Arts
Community Service
- Volunteer/Historian/Vice President, Clinton County Homemakers Community Outreach
- Volunteer, Real Money Real World Simulation, Ohio State Extension
- ESL Volunteer, Athens Gateway Conversation Partner
- Museum Education Volunteer, Warren County Historical Society
- Member, Ohio Poetry Association
- Member, National Federation of State Poetry Societies
Classes And Training
- New Zealand Commonwealth Education Trust: Writing for Young Readers
- University of Pennsylvania: Modern and Contemporary American Poetry
- University of Virginia: Plagues Witches and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction
- CalArts: Sharpened Visions: Poetry Workshop
- Army Family Team Building Training
- Communicate Institute, Walsh University: Google Tools in Education
- Communicate Institute, Walsh University: Technology in Education
- Wounded Warrior Project: Creative Writing Workshop
- Berklee: Song Writing, Lyrics
- Berklee: Music Copyright
- The University of Tokyo: Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan
- University of Oxford - English Poets of WWI Short Course
- University Southern California - Art Course, Drawing Perspective
Timeline
Writer/Creator
Writer/Creator
06.2022 - Current
Online Instructor
Educate Online
01.2007 - 01.2009
Program Coordinator
Ohio University
01.2007 - 01.2008
Education Director
Oxford Learning
01.2004 - 01.2007
Substitute Teacher/Private Tutor
Substitute Teacher/Private Tutor
11.2002 - Current
MFA - Writing for Children and Young Adults
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Generalist Endorsement - 4th and 5th grade
Ohio University
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
Ohio University