Kayla Maus

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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Innovative and passionate educator seeking to further gain the necessary education and training
to become a master teacher in the field of science and obtain a position in the Curriculum and
Instruction department in the future.

EDUCATION
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, August 2017
Major: Criminal Justice; Minor: Psychology; Overall GPA: 3.32
▪ Four semesters on the Dean’s list

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow ACP, Houston, TX

Program completion May 2019
Composite Science 7-12
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities

University of Houston, Houston, TX

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, August, 2022 (est.)
Major: Curriculum and Instruction, Emphasis in Science; Current GPA: 4.00

RELATED EXPERIENCE
STAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL, Stafford, TX
Biology Teacher, July 2018-Present
Create engaging lessons to foster a love of learning and scientific exploration in my students.
 Prepare lesson plans in a timely manner
 Provide in depth knowledge of TEKS to students to achieve mastery STAAR scores
 Biology team lead (gathering data and meeting with data specialist)

TERRY HIGH SCHOOL, Rosenberg, TX

Long Term Substitute, March – June 2018
Instructed Earth Science, Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Microbiology courses through
the end of the year.
▪ Tasked with creating each lesson plan and creating teaching materials for all courses
▪ Learned effective classroom management and flexibility in a school setting

STAFFORD MSD, Stafford, TX

Long Term Substitute, January 2018 – February 2018
Instructed Anatomy and Physiology and AP Biology Courses
▪ Tasked with creating and submitting lesson plans for each course
▪ Worked closely with department head while learning new position
Other Certificates:
GT Certified
Microsoft Innovative Educator
Apple Certified Teacher