Rick Maloon
Sarasota,FL
Summary
- Accomplished educator with 37-plus years of experience in diverse educator roles.
- Proven track record of enhancing student performance and engagement through personalized instruction, innovative methodologies, and a focus on real-world applications.
- Education: BS - Elementary Education; M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction;
- Tutoring Sessions: 1 hour per session
- Availability:
- Weekdays - mostly afternoons, evenings.
- Weekends - times negotiable
- Session Rate: $50 / hour
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Self-employed
Sarasota, FL
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Tutored student (on the spectrum) in Algebra 2 for the 4th quarter
- Tailored instruction to individual needs and learning style, linking concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher.
- Student had a B 1st quarter, a C 2nd quarter, and a D 3rd quarter.
- Student earned an A for 4th quarter and a B for the final grade.
Tutor
IMG Academy
Bradenton, Florida
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Tutored students in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, US History, World History, and Human Geography to improve subject comprehension.
- Facilitated individualized tutoring sessions and small group learning activities to support personalized learning experiences.
Classroom Teacher, Middle School
Multiple Parochial Schools
Pleasant Hill, Antioch, CA
07.2021 - 01.2025
- Designed engaging lessons to foster independent thinking
- Adopted innovative teaching strategies to improve student learning outcomes
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student academic and personal growth.
Principal
Multiple Parochial Schools
New Market, Lancaster, Scottsdale, Los Altos, VA, NY, AZ & CA
07.1998 - 06.2021
- Led curriculum development initiatives to improve instructional practices and student engagement.
- Supervised and led faculty PD for teacher effectiveness.
- Collaborated with the public special education staff.
- Taught Algebra 1 to 8th grade students
Classroom Teacher, Middle School
Multiple Parochial Schools
Willimantic, Rehoboth, Richmond, CT, MA, VA
07.1982 - 06.1998
- Facilitated average standardized score improvement of 2-3 years in 1 year.
- Designed authentic learning activities that involved engaging hands-on lessons.
- Cultivated a student-centered classroom that prioritized active engagement and personalized learning.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, providing a safe learning environment.
Skills
- HS Math & History expertise
- Individually tailored lessons, tutoring
- Curriculum design &
- Educational technology use
- Focus - student competence to confidence
Timeline
Private Tutor
Self-employed
03.2026 - 06.2026
Tutor
IMG Academy
11.2025 - 02.2026
Classroom Teacher, Middle School
Multiple Parochial Schools
07.2021 - 01.2025
Principal
Multiple Parochial Schools
07.1998 - 06.2021
Classroom Teacher, Middle School
Multiple Parochial Schools
07.1982 - 06.1998