Leighann M. Maher17 Purington LaneChester, NH 03036(603) 552-4555 leighannmaher@yahoo.com__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Certification

New Hampshire Department of Education (K-8) #66617Massachusetts Department of Education (1-6) #301749CPR (adult, child, infant) and AED exp. 3/16

ExperienceFremont Public Schools Fremont, NH

Teacher – Kindergarten and Grade Two Teacher August 2000 to present

Planned, prepared, and presented small and whole group lessons in all subject areas using New Hampshire Grade Level Expectations, Common Core State Standards, Everyday Math Curriculum, and McGraw Hill Treasures Language Arts Program

Developed dynamic curriculum and instructed using Daily 5 and workshop models Collected and organized data to show student growth Analyzed assessments to structure and modify lessons to facilitate successful learning opportunities Incorporated music, singing, dancing, movement, and art to deliver curriculum in different modes Communicated via telephone, newsletters, and program brochures Designed website for parents and community members to access Kindergarten information Participated in various committees to organize curriculum, rewrite report cards and write new

professional development plan to reflect current requirements

Malden Public Schools Malden, MA

Teacher – Title I Math and Language Program September 1998 – June 2000

Administered MAT6, Brigance Grade Level Test, and Johns Basic Reading Inventory Monitored, assessed, and documented progress with individual students Coordinated with classroom teacher to pre-teach lessons Assisted with developing the summer MCAS program Created lessons to promote critical thinking and problem solving techniques Strengthened students’ confidence in their reading, writing, and mathematical abilities

Paraprofessional – Ungraded Life Skills/Practical Academics Classroom September 1997 – June 1998

Provided strong language based environment Reinforced appropriate social behavior with reward and consequence system Assisted in speech and occupational therapy sessions Presented lessons in phonics, mathematics, handwriting, health, science and social studies Prepared and supported mainstreamed students

Paraprofessional – Sixth Grade Inclusion Classrooms December 1996 – June 1997

Corrected and documented classwork and exams Conducted small groups and tutored individuals to provide support Supervised classes in the absence of the lead teacher

Substitute Teacher – Severe Special Needs to Sixth Grade Classrooms May 1991 – February 1992September 1995 – December 1996

Directed class in assigned materials

Paraprofessional – Intermediate Moderate Needs Resource Room November 1992 – June 1994

Presented class material when lead teacher assisted mainstreamed students Conducted whole and small group lessons in all subjects Used Project Read Program

Cross Country Motor Club (CCMC) Medford, MA

Customer Service Representative August 1993 – August 1998

Answered calls from policy owners for information or emergency roadside services Contacted service providers to assist stranded motorists in a timely manner Collected credit card payments for various companies and input into the correct computer program Trained new employees on CCMC phone protocols and program policy information

Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Malden, MA

Production Clerk June 1985 – June 1993

Opened and sorted various Massachusetts Tax Return, Excise Tax, and Mortgage payments Input payment information into computer program Operated Optical Character Reader (OCR) machine to process above payments Balanced checks and forms from OCR machine

Education

Bridgewater State College Bridgewater, MA BS.EdSalem State College Salem, MA Graduate creditsCambridge College Cambridge, MA M.Ed, Integrated Education

Current coursework completed:

The Keys to Effective Editing University of New Hampshire February 2015Writing for Children ed2go.com April 2015