Maya Leiva
McKinney,TX
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills upper elementary students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Has contribute 5 years of experience to this position in various school districts and continues to perfect craft in these areas each year.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Prosper Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Anna Independent School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Sherman Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Used proven social studies teaching techniques and materials, implemented established curriculum goals and objectives and deployed materials that motivated learners.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Developed and implemented reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure that proved conducive to fair and equitable learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2018
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Hands-On Learning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Language Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
ESL Certified
GT Certified
Timeline
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Prosper Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Anna Independent School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Sherman Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University
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