Maressa Alsher

Email: maressacasadei@gmail.com

Resourceful, energetic educator offering diverse experience in urban and suburban classroom & leadership experiences. Strengths include data-driven instruction, depth of core standards, and cultivation of a nurturing and rigorous learning environment for all learners. Passionate team player who values creative collaboration & continued professional growth.

EXPERIENCE

2019-Present

4th Grade Teacher

Thomas Fitzwater Elementary

UPPER DUBLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Foster a supportive and rigorous environment to create individualized learning experiences for students
Use data to inform instructional decisions in whole-group and small group settings
Collaborate daily with grade team to strengthen instructional practices
Utilize knowledge of standards to support students with on-grade level content and extensions

2017-2019

Math Coordinator & Teacher

RUSSELL BYERS CHARTER SCHOOL

Created PA Core aligned ELA Interim Assessments for grades 3-4, Math Interim Assessments for grades 3-8
Developed and implemented professional development based on data and the needs of staff
Collaboratively coached teachers through the use of observation feedback, modeling, and co-teaching to build content knowledge and strengthen classroom instructional practices

2016-2017

3rd Grade Teacher

KIPP Ascend Primary School

KIPP CHICAGO

Develop and extend math curriculum using My Math and Eureka curriculums, in addition to leading and developing third grade team in math content knowledge and implementation

Implement Blended Learning programs within classroom for supplemental instruction and intervention
Build rigorous guided reading materials and implement blended reading instruction that allows students to move reading levels at a fast rate

2013-2016

6th & 7th Grade Teacher

Civics Coordinator

DP-Harlem Middle School

DEMOCRACY PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mentored new teachers by providing specific feedback and support in developing measurable goals
Designed class curriculum and lessons based on feedback, student data, and personal reflections
Craft action plans for re-teaching concepts based on detailed assessment analyses; standards improved 39% between assessments upon implementation