MARY MAXWELL


www.maryfmaxwell.com

Professional Summary

Motivated and compassionate early childhood education professional with 15+ years of experience, including
supervisory and leadership roles in Head Start programs. Proven ability to implement and improve program
functions aligned with Head Start Performance Standards. Passionate about fostering growth, supporting teams,
and promoting education for all children. Skilled in staff development, data-driven curriculum planning, and building
strong teacher, family and community partnerships.

Key Accomplishments

* Developed and presented a company wide education training on creating a peaceful classroom.
* Streamlined curriculum with visual scheduling, improving routine adherence and student engagement.
* Coached a struggling peer into the top 2% of performers through personalized training.
* Created a wellness initiative that increased staff participation in one month.
* Designed behavior plan enabling a student with ADD to fully participate in class.
* Mentor Attendee UCA Leadership Academy, 2024-2025.

Professional Experience

Education Coach
Utah Community Action, Kearns, UT 2025-Present
*Collaborate with the Education Team for support of teaching staff.
*Conducts Individualized professional development.
*Model effective teacher practices and approaches for engaging children in the classroom.
*Building relationships with staff for a foundation of trusting, professional relationships.
Master Teacher / Supervisor
Copperview Community Center Head Start, UCA – Midvale, UT 2022–2025
* Supervise and coach classroom staff to support program quality and compliance.
* Conduct observations and implement data-driven strategies to improve curriculum and child outcomes.
* Present professional development sessions focused on continual education and modern teaching techniques.
* Support program monitoring, maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, and contribute to self-
assessment processes of staff.
Lead Teacher
Dailey Head Start – Beecher, MI 2017–2022
* Developed and executed developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children.
* Trained and mentored peers to enhance classroom management and instructional practices.
* Built strong rapport with families to support children’s growth and school readiness goals.
Title One Specialist
Flint Community Schools – Flint, MI 2014–2017
* Developed personalized education plans and progress monitoring tools for at-risk students.
* Delivered targeted instruction to diverse student populations to close achievement gaps in literacy and language.
Elementary Teacher 1 st and 2 nd grade
West Jordan, UT/Mesa, AZ/Colorado Springs, CO 1997-2014

Key Qualifications

* B.S. in Early Childhood Education | M.A. in Advanced Instructional Technology
* 2+ years of supervisory experience with Head Start programs
* Extensive knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and family engagement practices
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom
* Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, UI/UX, WordPress, CMS)
* CPR & First Aid Certified
* Spanish, moderate proficiency

Education

*Master of Arts in Advanced Instructional Technology, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI
*Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

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