MARY MAXWELL
814 E 3950 S Apt D, Millcreek, UT 84107
Mfmaxwell7@gmail.com www.maryfmaxwell.com 480.298.8209
Professional Summary
Lead and inspire teams with a empathy-centered approach. Coached 5 peers—all ranked in the top 5 of a 15-person team. Build strong communication and clear goals that turn struggling teams into high-performing units. Recognized as the top leader at my site for driving growth, unity, and engagement in the learning environment.
Core Competencies
- Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
- Learning Needs Assessment & Personalization
- eLearning Tools: Google Suite, Some front/back-end knowledge of web development
- Adult Learning & Peer Coaching
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Learning
- Behavior Support & Social-Emotional Learning
- Project Management & Time Prioritization
Key Achievements
- Designed a customized behavior plan for a student with ADD, increasing classroom engagement.
- Created a staff wellness initiative that boosted participation by 58% in the first week.
- Led curriculum improvements using visual routines, increasing student self-regulation and engagement.
Professional Experience
Education Coach
Utah Community Action, Kearns, UT | 2025-Present
Master Teacher / Supervisor
Copperview Community Center Head Start, UCA – Salt Lake City, UT | 2022–2025
- Coached team of 3 into a unified, high-performing group recognized by senior leadership.
- Turned classroom into a model site praised by the COO for engagement and teamwork.
- Reworked team goals mid-year to drive clarity, ownership, and follow-through.
- Recognized as #1 at my site for leading with mentorship, not micromanagement.
Lead Teacher
Dailey Head Start – Beecher, MI | 2017–2022
- Designed and implemented individualized, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Created Head Start curriculum two years online with Google Classroom.
- Trained peers in classroom management strategies and instructional practices.
- Built strong family relationships and promoted parent involvement in early education.
Title I Literacy Specialist
Flint Community Schools – Flint, MI | 2014–2017
- Created targeted intervention plans and monitored student progress using performance data.
- Taught diverse student groups, adapting instruction for multilingual and at-risk learners.
Elementary Teacher (1st–2nd Grades)
Various Locations – UT, AZ, CO | 1997–2014
- Developed differentiated lesson plans across general education settings.
- Supported emotional development and academic growth in learners.
Education
M.A. in Advanced Instructional Technology
Central Michigan University – Mount Pleasant, MI
B.S. in Early Childhood Education
Brigham Young University – Provo, UT
Certifications & Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite | Google Workspace | Zoom | HTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHP/WordPress | LMS Familiarity |Adult Learning Theory
- Proficient in Spanish (Conversational)