Maura Piazza Email & Phone Number

North Billerica, Ma

Use current research and content knowledge along with product development expertise to design and enhance online and print instructional materials that promote rapid and effective student growth

• Conducted district-wide curriculum audit and co-authored technical report with Dr. Joshua Lawrence • Conducted comprehensive evaluation of state-facilitated online professional development course and co-authored technical report with Dr. Joshua Lawrence• Independently revised 44 state-commissioned adolescent literacy professional development sessions• Aligned professional development materials with Common Core Standards

Greater Boston Area

• Edited 6 preK-2 digital stories based on core literacy skills and universal design principles• Embedded materials with research-based literacy strategies to support emergent readers • Integrated vocabulary development support for all young children, particularly for low-income or "at-risk" children• Designed print, audio and visual support tools to guide parents in supporting children’s early literacy

Greater Boston Area

• Managed alignment of state and national standards with Pearson English Language Arts materials for sales and marketing purposes • Analyzed content of ELA materials versus state standards for future product planning and current text sales, and present information to senior and executive editors in multiple departments • Monitored vendors and freelancers for quality, efficiency, and cost to ensure standards alignments are on task and under budget

Greater Boston Area

• Edited primary-grade English language arts basal and supplemental materials • Adhered to several sets of strict deadlines while corresponding and working cooperatively with clients, writers, editors, production staff, and project management

Greater Boston Area

• Designed and implemented lesson plans according to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks• Facilitated learning for sophomore, junior, and senior students at the special needs, college preparatory, and accelerated levels• Accommodated the needs of various learning styles through differentiated instruction

M. Ed, Language And Literacy

Activities and Societies: Student Admissions AmbassadorPresented original work at the 2010 Student Research Conference Member.

Ba, English Literature/Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha ChiEarned secondary certification 7-12