Maura Dossa, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Lowell, MA, US

Weaver Lake Elementary

Taught first grade at Weaver Lake Elementary in Maple Grove, MN for two years. Used prescribed curricular resources to develop and implement developmentally appropriate, engaging, and accessible lessons. Collaborated with team members to create hands-on, inquiry-based STEM projects. Piloted new reading curriculum and provided feedback to district executives.

Taught kindergarten at Osseo’s Distance Learning Academy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Used Seesaw, Google Suite, and a range of other online tools to successfully transition curriculum to a distance learning format through a combination of live video instruction and prerecorded lessons.

Garden City Elementary

Taught kindergarten at Garden City Elementary in Brooklyn Center, MN for two years. Collaborated with EL and SPED teams to design co-taught lessons and meet the needs of individual students. Designed lessons that implemented district-approved strategies to ensure equitable achievement for all students.

Wayzata, Minnesota, United States

Worked intermittently as a receptionist at Juut Salonspa in Wayzata, MN and Roseville, MN during the summer months. Responsible for answering phones, scheduling clients, confirming appointments, welcoming guests, communicating with stylists, checking customers in and out, restocking shelves, and meeting any other needs guests might have.

Birchview Elementary

Taught first grade in an open classroom setting at Birchview Elementary in Wayzata, MN for one year. Implemented ENVoY strategies and collaborated with team in utilizing other visual/non-verbal behavior management strategies. Taught conceptually-based math program called Bridges in Mathematics.

St. Paul, MN

Placed in a 4th-grade classroom at St. Anthony Park Elementary. Collaborated with co-teacher to take on gradually increasing responsibility. Planned lessons in wide range of academic areas, eventually taking full responsibility of the classroom for a period of approximately two weeks.

St. Paul, MN

EDL Instructor at St. Anthony Park Elementary. Co-taught twice weekly after-school classes focusing on strategy and math skills. Created lesson plans appropriate for students in 4th and 5th grade.

Minneapolis, MN

Employed at Windom School in Minneapolis. Responsible for assisting with the supervision of approximately 60 elementary students a day, including chaperoning field trips, preparing snacks, performing basic first aid, and planning brief lessons for daily classroom enrichment time.

Minneapolis, MN

Coached middle school students participating in the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program at Lake Nokomis Community School – Keewaydin and Field Community School. Led student discussions using the Socratic method and Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Minneapolis, MN

As an undergraduate student, worked as a part-time administrative assistant to Dr. Deniz Ones. Responsible for managing Dr. Ones’ calendar, communicating with colleagues on her behalf, filing documents, completing financial-reimbursement forms, booking travel arrangements, and maintaining a clean and organized office environment.

Minneapolis, MN

Participated in research conducted at the Early Language and Experience Lab under the direction of Dr. Melissa Koenig. Designed and carried out a study researching the relationship between parents’ use of gender-stereotyped language and their children’s perception of gender roles.

St. Paul, MN

Unpaid internship totaling approximately 100 hours over the summer. Responsible for independently supervising art rooms. Assisted visitors with art projects, kept art rooms clean and organized, refilled supplies, and ensured appropriate behavior through redirection.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Developmental And Child Psychology, 3.8 Gpa

Activities and Societies: University Honors Program, The Enchantments Women's A Cappella Group Graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor's.