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Maia Rhodes

Pittsburgh

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of science topics. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

7 / 8 Science Teacher

Propel Schools, Northside
08.2023 - Current
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
  • Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.

Summer Magic Camp Coordinator Sub

Propel Schools, Northside
07.2025 - 2025
  • Assisted staff in proper implementation of program systems.
  • Complied with program requirements under direction of program manager.
  • Monitored scholar behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
  • Communicated with parents, staff and classroom leads regarding children or program issues.
  • Maintained scholar files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
  • Recorded attendance and food service meal counts.

Afterschool Classroom Lead

Propel Schools, Northside
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all afterschool staff.
  • Created fun, age-appropriate activities for middle school children.
  • Supervised middle school students during outdoor play periods, monitoring group, and individual safety.
  • Provided homework assistance and supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute coordinator by current Program Coordinator based on knowledge of program systems and trusted performance.

Middle School Basketball Coach

Propel Schools, Northside
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.

Middle School Volleyball Coach

Propel Schools, Northside
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
  • Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.
  • Researched and implemented new training methods and technologies to increase athleticism.
  • Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.

Summer Magic Camp Classroom Lead

Propel Schools, Northside
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Planed and implemented engaging camp programs for children.
  • Supervised scholars and ensured their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
  • Maintained a schedule for camp participants.
  • Facilitated and created lesson plans for daily activities.

PTRP Science Resident Teacher

Propel Schools, Homestead
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices, developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History and Sociology

University of Pittsburgh At Johnstown
Johnstown, PA
05.2021

Skills

  • Team communication
  • Operations management
  • Relationship building
  • Community involvement

Certification

  • General Science 7-12, Instructional Certification - 2023

Timeline

Summer Magic Camp Coordinator Sub

Propel Schools, Northside
07.2025 - 2025

Middle School Basketball Coach

Propel Schools, Northside
12.2024 - 03.2025

Middle School Volleyball Coach

Propel Schools, Northside
08.2024 - 11.2024

Summer Magic Camp Classroom Lead

Propel Schools, Northside
06.2024 - 07.2024

Afterschool Classroom Lead

Propel Schools, Northside
08.2023 - 05.2025

7 / 8 Science Teacher

Propel Schools, Northside
08.2023 - Current

PTRP Science Resident Teacher

Propel Schools, Homestead
08.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History and Sociology

University of Pittsburgh At Johnstown

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