Mrs. Maxwell's Resume

Megan Maxwell

Wylie, Texas 75098

megan.maxwell@wylieisd.net

 QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE 

Detail-oriented professional with goals to excel in the field of education and contribute to the advancement of our school district.

• Classroom Teacher (5 years): Create a safe environment for my students, and help to prepare them to lead lives as productive members of society. Develop lesson plans that directly connect to the guidelines of the TEKS and allow all students the opportunity to expand their knowledge. Provide activities that tap into different learning styles. Uphold the expectations of my administrators and colleagues by maintaining a professional attitude.

• ACE Academy Graduate (2008): Completion of bronze level of ACE Academy with a current total of 96.5 bronze credit hours. Completion of silver level of ACE Academy with a current total of 187 silver credit hours. Completion of gold level of ACE Academy with a current total of  201 gold credit hours.

• Curriculum Writing Team Member (2006-present): Help to create a concise level of expectations for classroom teachers. Brainstorm ideas that could facilitate learning in the classroom. View the TEKS as tools for learning and stabilize the WISD curriculum to help enhance the abilities of all students.

• Pre-AP Teacher (2006-present): Challenge the minds of Pre-AP students and increase their brainpower by requiring higher level thinking in the form of essays, projects, discussions, debates, etc. Expect evaluation, analysis and synthesis. Prepare the students for the upcoming AP exam.

• Department Head (2007-present): Organize the budget for the English Department at Wylie East High School. Help to create a can-do attitude and invite the parents and community to be a part of this new tradition. Attend meetings with administrators and relay important information to my team members. Oversee the members of the department and help to implement their ideas. Organize lesson plans and clearly define expectations.

EDUCATION

         Bachelor of Arts Degree in Literary Studies (2003)

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS, Dallas, Texas

Associate of Arts Degree (2001)

RICHLAND COLLEGE, Dallas, Texas

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

·        Junior and Senior Class Sponsor (2005-2007): Organize meetings with students to brainstorm and coordinate ideas for prom. Communicate with community members to request donations. Create spirit activities for Homecoming.

·        504/RESULTS Committee (2005-2007): Meet with administrators, parents and students to update and review current 504 accommodations. Send letters to parents regarding 504 committee meetings. Ensure that all 504 students receive the required accommodations.

·        TESA Graduate (2006): Met monthly to discuss classroom management procedures, teacher expectations, student achievement, etc. Collaborated with colleagues to enhance skills.

·        Sophomore Team Leader (2004-2006): Helped to coordinate lesson plans. Organized meetings with English II teachers.

·        Dropout Prevention Conference, Orlando, Florida (2004): Learned procedures for helping high school students obtain success.

·        Crystal Apple Award Recipient (2003): Presented by Dr. TJ Theisen.

·        Freshmen and JV Cheerleading Sponsor (2004-2006): Attended practices, games, cheerleading camp, fundraisers, community service events, and pep rallies. Coordinated parent meetings. Ordered uniforms, pom-poms, props, etc. Organized the cheerleading funds.