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Rita Maxey

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

A highly adaptable education professional with excellent
background in a multitude of occupations. Desires to
contribute 20+ years of experience to an educational
position that offers continued professional growth and
development.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

ELA Teacher

Chapel Hill 7th And 8th Grade Center
Indianapolis, IN
07.2016 - Current
  • Implemented and prepared lesson plans covering required curricula based on Indiana standards and district pacing guides.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Facilitated interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
  • Assisted students in developing academic, social, and emotional skills for long-term success.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network.

Partnered with administrators on behavioral issues to
support the needs of students.

Consolidations Associate

Pearson Education/ RR Donnelley
Indianapolis, IN
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • Executed inventory control tasks, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
  • Performed audits to uncover and address inventory inaccuracies using hand-held devices and computers.
  • Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.

Anthropology Office Assistant

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, distributing mail, interacting with customers by phone.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - ELA, English/Language Arts

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.2016

Associate of Science - Education

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
12.2012

Skills

  • Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Providing Written and Verbal Feedback
  • Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Problem-Solving and Decision Making Skills
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Adaptable, Responsible, Reliable, and Flexible
  • Student Records Management

Additional Information

Lead Intern

Indiana Writers Center, Indianapolis, IN — Building a Rainbow Memoir Summer Program
MAY 2014 - AUGUST 2016
Collaborated with IWC staff and interns to guide Indianapolis youth and homeless women through writing their memoirs.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Where Mercy and Truth Meet: Homeless Women of Wheeler Speak (editor: Darolyn Jones), INwords Publications, OCTOBER 2015- Literary Essay
  • I Remember: Indianapolis Youth Write About Their Lives, Volume 2 (editors: Mark Latta, Darolyn Lyn Jones, & Barbara Shoup), INwords Publications, AUGUST 2014 Literary Essay

Timeline

ELA Teacher

Chapel Hill 7th And 8th Grade Center
07.2016 - Current

Consolidations Associate

Pearson Education/ RR Donnelley
05.2016 - 07.2016

Anthropology Office Assistant

Ball State University
08.2015 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - ELA, English/Language Arts

Ball State University

Associate of Science - Education

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Rita Maxey