MAYA J.

MUNSON
CH I CA GO, I L M J M UN SON 19@ GMA I L . COM M : 978. 944. 531 3

SUMMARY
A highly motivated, passionate and experienced educator seeking a position as a School Library Media Specialist in
order to prepare future-ready students through meaningful and engaging learning experiences that promote
problem solving skills, literacy development, technological competence and a commitment to lifelong learning.

EXPERIENCE
COUN TRY SI DE DA Y SCH OOL NORTHBROOK, IL
Pr e -K/ Ki nde r gar te n Te ac hi ng A ssi st ant JUNE 2017 - PRESENT

• Support the teacher with the planning and implementation of lessons and activities in order to ensure the
growth and development of children ranging from ages two through six years old
• Assist with daily duties and responsibilities in order to maintain the organization, cleanliness and safety of
the classroom environment and the upkeep of materials

E VA N STON/ SKOKI E SCH OOL DI STRI CT 6 5 EVANSTON, IL

Fi r st Gr ade Te ac he r - Wal k e r E l e me ntar y S c hool AUG. 2012 - JUNE 2017

• Classroom Level Roles/Responsibilities

o Developed, planned and taught creative and engaging lessons and units to foster the academic,
social, emotional and behavioral growth of first grade students in reading, writing, math, science
and social studies
o Collaborated with colleagues in order to create and integrate resources and materials that allowed
students to interact with and learn how to use technology
o Communicated with parents about student progress, goal setting and ways to support learning at
home through the use of a carefully maintained classroom website, monthly newsletters, in-person
meetings and email and phone correspondence
o Created and maintained a structured, comfortable and safe environment to facilitate classroom
community building and student learning
o Monitored and recorded student progress and achievements while identifying areas of need
• School Level Roles/Responsibilities
o Instructional Leadership Team, Climate/PBIS Tier 1 Committee, Web Master/Site Manager, Social
Committee, After-School ESL Program Teacher, and Girls Running Strong Program Volunteer
• District Level Roles/Responsibilities
o Technology Committee, Curriculum Advisory Committee, and Literacy Curriculum Development
Team

SCH OOL FOR L I T TL E CH I L DRE N EVANSTON, IL

S umme r Camp Pr e sc ho ol Te ac he r SUMMERS 2015 - 2016

• Collaborated with other teachers to plan, prepare and implement outdoor activities, games, snacks, read-
alouds and crafts for preschool-aged campers

EDUCATION
DOM I N I CA N UN I VE RSI TY AUG. 2017 - PRESENT
M aste r i n L i br ar y and I nfor mati on S c i e nc e
L i b r a ry I n fo rm a ti o n Spe ci a l i st E nd o r se m e n t
Ce r ti fi ca te i n Y o u th Se r v i ce s

N ORTH PA RK UN I VE RSI TY AUG. 2007 - MAY 2011

Bac he l or of A r ts i n E l e me ntar y E duc ati on
E SL E n d o r se me n t