Jordan Maxim
Edmonton,Canada
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior High Humanities Teacher (Grade 7,8,9)
Nebula Academy
Edmonton, Canada
09.2023 - Current
- Social Studies, English Language Arts, Health, and Options for grades 7, 8, and 9.
- Organized homeroom events to foster community building.
- Produced standardized records to streamline scheduling and attendance processes across the school.
- Managed records of student performance and engagement.
- Fostered constructive classroom atmospheres through relationship-building techniques.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading
- Implemented strategies fostering holistic student advancement.
- Monitored student progress and reported outcomes to relevant parties.
- Create a parents' night related to looking at high school and post-secondary.
- Developed a curriculum focused on cooking and essential life skills.
- Coordinated educational outings for junior high students.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher (Grade 2&3 Split)
Nebula Academy
Edmonton, Canada
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Co-creator of Reading Buddy Program
- Club Teacher of Book/Study Club &Co-club Teacher of Grade 6 PAT Prep
- Led extra-curricular activities for second and third graders.
- Co-Teacher of Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Program (Grade 2/3)
- Cultivated respectful and collaborative classroom dynamics by emphasizing relationship-building strategies.
- Monitored student attendance, assignments, grades, and class participation.
- Formulated and adapted instructional materials based on individual student needs.
- Supported faculty in preparing tests and updating administrative records.
- Guided students in diverse activities enhancing physical, mental, and social skills.
- Reviewed academic achievements and shared insights with relevant stakeholders.
- Actively involved in various staff meetings, educational conferences, and professional development workshops.
Secondary Social Studies Student Teacher
Edmonton Public School Division (M.E. LaZerte High School)
Edmonton, Canada
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Instructed grade 10 to 12 students in reading, writing, and communication.
- Monitored students to ensure compliance with rules in absence of teaching staff.
- Fostered meaningful connections with students, parents, and educators.
- Set and upheld guidelines to manage student behavior.
- Supported colleagues in creating lesson plans, completing unique projects, and developing tests.
- Reinforced rules for behavior to maintain positive classroom environments.
- Aligned instructional content with curriculum standards for effective teaching.
Secondary English Student Teacher
Edmonton Public School Division (Florence Hallock School Junior high and Elementary school)
Edmonton, Canada
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Led academic instruction in language arts for mixed-grade classrooms with varied cultural and economic demographics.
- Devised and executed tailored lesson plans.
- Employed strategies to enhance fluency in reading.
- Utilized technological tools in educational settings to boost participation and diversify teaching approaches.
- Scheduled and communicated assignments with precise guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Social Studies & English
The Kings University
Edmonton, AB04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, History and Political Science
Concordia University College of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Assessment strategies
- Student engagement
- Learning differentiation
- Parent communication
- Educational technology
- Extra-curricular programming
- Collaboration with teachers
- Behavior management
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Reading comprehension
- Social-emotional learning training
- Cultural awareness
Additional Education Experience
- Tutor- Self-Employment (Edmonton, Canada) May 2023 to Present
- Election Poll Trainer-Elections Alberta (Edmonton, Canada) Feb 2023- May 2023
- Private Instructor-Tutor Teach (Edmonton, Canada) Dec 2022-May 2023
- Daycare Teacher Floater- Global Aware Child Care (Edmonton, Canada) Nov 2021- Dec 2021
- Tutor- Self-Employment (Edmonton, Canada) Sept 2019 to March 2020
Certification
- Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate (No. 320851)
- Standard First Aid (CSA Intermediate) - Level C CPR & AED October 2021 to October 2024
- Child Development Assistant (Level One)- July 2020
Timeline
Junior High Humanities Teacher (Grade 7,8,9)
Nebula Academy
09.2023 - Current
Elementary Homeroom Teacher (Grade 2&3 Split)
Nebula Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023
Secondary Social Studies Student Teacher
Edmonton Public School Division (M.E. LaZerte High School)
01.2022 - 04.2022
Secondary English Student Teacher
Edmonton Public School Division (Florence Hallock School Junior high and Elementary school)
03.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Education - Social Studies & English
The Kings University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, History and Political Science
Concordia University College of Alberta