Leighann Maher has over 15 years of experience as a teacher and paraprofessional in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She holds teaching certifications in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and is currently a Kindergarten and Grade Two teacher in Fremont, New Hampshire. Prior to her current role, she held various positions as a teacher, paraprofessional, and substitute teacher providing instruction and support across multiple grade levels and subject areas. She has a Bachelor's degree in Education from Bridgewater State College and a Master's degree in Integrated Education from Cambridge College.

1. Leighann M. Maher
17 Purington Lane
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 552-4555
leighannmaher@yahoo.com
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Certification
New Hampshire Department of Education (K-8) #66617
Massachusetts Department of Education (1-6) #301749
CPR (adult, child, infant) and AED exp. 3/16
Experience
Fremont Public Schools Fremont, NH
Teacher – Kindergarten and Grade Two Teacher August 2000 to present
• Planned, prepared, and presented small and whole group lessons in all subject areas using New
Hampshire Grade Level Expectations, Common Core State Standards, Everyday Math Curriculum, and
McGraw Hill Treasures Language Arts Program
• Developed dynamic curriculum and instructed using Daily 5 and workshop models
• Collected and organized data to show student growth
• Analyzed assessments to structure and modify lessons to facilitate successful learning opportunities
• Incorporated music, singing, dancing, movement, and art to deliver curriculum in different modes
• Communicated via telephone, newsletters, and program brochures
• Designed website for parents and community members to access Kindergarten information
• Participated in various committees to organize curriculum, rewrite report cards and write new
professional development plan to reflect current requirements
Malden Public Schools Malden, MA
Teacher – Title I Math and Language Program September 1998 – June 2000
• Administered MAT6, Brigance Grade Level Test, and Johns Basic Reading Inventory
• Monitored, assessed, and documented progress with individual students
• Coordinated with classroom teacher to pre-teach lessons
• Assisted with developing the summer MCAS program
• Created lessons to promote critical thinking and problem solving techniques
• Strengthened students’ confidence in their reading, writing, and mathematical abilities
Paraprofessional – Ungraded Life Skills/Practical Academics Classroom September 1997 – June 1998
• Provided strong language based environment
• Reinforced appropriate social behavior with reward and consequence system
• Assisted in speech and occupational therapy sessions
• Presented lessons in phonics, mathematics, handwriting, health, science and social studies
• Prepared and supported mainstreamed students

2. Paraprofessional – Sixth Grade Inclusion Classrooms December 1996 – June 1997
• Corrected and documented classwork and exams
• Conducted small groups and tutored individuals to provide support
• Supervised classes in the absence of the lead teacher
Substitute Teacher – Severe Special Needs to Sixth Grade Classrooms May 1991 – February 1992
September 1995 – December 1996
• Directed class in assigned materials
Paraprofessional – Intermediate Moderate Needs Resource Room November 1992 – June 1994
• Presented class material when lead teacher assisted mainstreamed students
• Conducted whole and small group lessons in all subjects
• Used Project Read Program
Cross Country Motor Club (CCMC) Medford, MA
Customer Service Representative August 1993 – August 1998
• Answered calls from policy owners for information or emergency roadside services
• Contacted service providers to assist stranded motorists in a timely manner
• Collected credit card payments for various companies and input into the correct computer program
• Trained new employees on CCMC phone protocols and program policy information
Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Malden, MA
Production Clerk June 1985 – June 1993
• Opened and sorted various Massachusetts Tax Return, Excise Tax, and Mortgage payments
• Input payment information into computer program
• Operated Optical Character Reader (OCR) machine to process above payments
• Balanced checks and forms from OCR machine
Education
Bridgewater State College Bridgewater, MA BS.Ed
Salem State College Salem, MA Graduate credits
Cambridge College Cambridge, MA M.Ed, Integrated Education
Current coursework completed:
The Keys to Effective Editing University of New Hampshire February 2015
Writing for Children ed2go.com April 2015