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Maya Imara Upton

4491 Shadow Glen Cove Horn Lake, MS 38637


Phone: (901) 361-7736 E-mail: miupton12@gmail.com

Certification
Mississippi Class A Five Year Educator License, expected May 2016
English/ Language Arts Endorsement (7-12)
Education
University of Mississippi; University, MS
Bachelor of Arts in Education, expected May 2016
Major: Secondary English Education
Anticipated Graduating GPA: 3.56/4.0
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher: Batesville Jr. High School, Batesville, MS; 8th Grade; Spring 2016
Facilitated learning of 8th grade English students using student-centered lessons and activities
Created activities that show the use of reading and language skills and concepts in everyday life to engage and
motivate students
Discussed students learning improvement and behavior in class during parent-teacher conferences
Promoted students personal development and emotional intelligence through discussion
Planned and executed a two-week, ten-day unit tailored to students needs in reading comprehension
Interactive Field Experience
Oxford High School, 11th Grade English Class, Oxford, MS Spring 2015
Observed A.P. English Language and Composition classes to better understand gifted students needs
Work Experience
The University of Mississippi, Department of Outreach
RebelQuest Summer Camp Counselor- Summer 2015
Assisted with daily recreation activities
Strictly enforced program rules and University policies
Demonstrated concern for participating students well being
Cultivated healthy teacher-student relationship with students
Volunteer Experience
FIRST Peer Mentor: The University of Mississippi, Center for Student Success and First Year Experience, Fall 2014
Conducted weekly meetings with mentees
Distributed materials about time management, study skills and organization
Foster healthy peer-mentor relationship to fill in the gap for first-generation college students
Summer Intern: The Meridian Freedom Project, Meridian, MS; Summer 2014
Engaged in intensive one-week training on classroom culture & management, goal-setting, data maintenance and
lesson planning
Instructed daily 70-minute 6th grade Reading class
Planned and executed daily lesson plans with feature text Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Taught one-hour enrichment class on Feminism during Ole Miss Week
Lead breakout groups and team activities for a small cohort of students
Skills and Interests
Eager to sponsor academic student organizations such as National Honors Society or Beta Club
Interested in participating in community service/action programs
Interested in organizing a book club featuring YA literature in order to develop a lifelong habit and love of reading
for leisure

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