ZAQWONDRA MAYERS
Hyattsville,MD
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Stonegate Elementary School
Rockville, Maryland
07.2021 - 10.2025
- Wrote and submitted personalized lesson plans for 25 first grade students, aligned with the district's standards which drove instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
- Taught reading, writing, math, social studies, science and health to students and informed parents of learning goals, tests and extra activities.
- Maintained a safe, organized, and fun classroom environment which supported students' learning with the use of technology and interactive whiteboards.
- Established and maintained appropriate relationships with several students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating tactfully in person and virtually.
- Provided morning and afternoon tutoring to 15 students enhancing their literacy skills, improving their reading grades by 40%.
- Assisted with administrative processes such as answering the phone and returning calls to parents, completed data reports which helped students grow academically, socially and emotionally.
- Maintained student records, scheduled conferences, ordered supplies needed for instruction, etc.
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
Rosewood Elementary School
Rock Hill, South Carolina
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Created and instructed daily unit and lesson plans for 6 subjects to a total of 24 students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapted various teaching methods and instructional materials to meet title one students' varying needs and interests.
- Boosted students' reading and scores by 25%.
- Collaborated with colleagues across all content areas to adopt additional teaching strategies.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Verizon Wireless
Charlotte, North Carolina
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted customers with billing, technical support and service-related inquiries through phone, chat, or in-store interactions aiming to provide effective solutions and ensure a positive customer experience.
- Troubleshot issues, explained products and services, managed customer accounts and resolved disputes.
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Mellichamp Elementary School
Orangeburg, South Carolina
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Designed and implemented daily reading and social studies lesson plans for 26 third grade students.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Served as a Teacher Advisor through encouragement and mentoring.
- Communicated with parents and administrators to resolve student behaviors with a 70% success rate.
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
Brookdale Elementary School
Orangeburg, South Carolina
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepared and taught english, math, social studies and science lessons to 20 students.
- Evaluated student progression with interventions, social and emotional lessons and tasks.
- Maintained discipline and order in the classroom with an 84% success rate.
- Coached a step team to over 30 students.
Timeline
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Stonegate Elementary School
07.2021 - 10.2025
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
Rosewood Elementary School
11.2018 - 06.2021
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Verizon Wireless
05.2018 - 11.2018
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Mellichamp Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
Brookdale Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2017