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Noah Gregory Maximov 7144 Sycamore Grove Ct, Charlotte NC 28227 707-332-0152 [email protected] Professional Profile I am a former Peace Corps Volunteer and a recent stay-at-home father who has consistently built collaborative relationships, taken on leadership roles and thrived in a multitude of different environments. This includes 16 years experience working in the field of education (2 years overseas, 4 years in the public school systems, 4 years of online instruction, 5 years in a Pre-College Program and 2 years at the university level) and 5 years in the business world (customer service and project management). I firmly believe that the intangibles of being a father also sets me apart from the rest; I see the time I spent educating my children, managing difficult situations and developing conflict resolution skills as valuable assets for any employer. Education, Honors, and Certifications M.A. in Anthropology with honors 2016 The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC M.A. Ed Curriculum and Instruction, ESL Emphasis 2009 University of Phoenix Online Bachelor of Arts in Russian & International Relations 1993 University of California at Davis, Davis, CA Provisional Certifications NC Standard Professional 1(SP-1) Teaching License for Middle Grade (6-8) and Secondary (9-12) Social Studies (expired) Employment Tutor/Teacher's Aide, Grades 6-8 February 2016 to May 2016 Mint Hill Middle School, Matthews, North Carolina o Assisted students with their academic achievement, meeting them on a regular basis in order to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. o Improved students' understanding of the material at hand and their motivation to learn. Graduate Research Assistant May 2015 to July 2015 UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC o Constructed an individualized ethnographic approach to collecting data in regards to the practices and behaviors of students and instructors in an active learning classroom at UNC Charlotte. o Conducted 23 participant observations and 25 student interviews in just a 4 week period.

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Noah Gregory Maximov7144 Sycamore Grove Ct, Charlotte NC 28227

[email protected]

Professional ProfileI am a former Peace Corps Volunteer and a recent stay-at-home father who has consistently built collaborative relationships, taken on leadership roles and thrived in a multitude of different environments. This includes 16 years experience working in the field of education (2 years overseas, 4 years in the public school systems, 4 years of online instruction, 5 years in a Pre-College Program and 2 years at the university level) and 5 years in the business world (customer service and project management). I firmly believe that the intangibles of being a father also sets me apart from the rest; I see the time I spent educating my children, managing difficult situations and developing conflict resolution skills as valuable assets for any employer.

Education, Honors, and Certifications

M.A. in Anthropology with honors 2016The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

M.A. Ed Curriculum and Instruction, ESL Emphasis 2009University of Phoenix Online

Bachelor of Arts in Russian & International Relations 1993University of California at Davis, Davis, CA

Provisional CertificationsNC Standard Professional 1(SP-1) Teaching License for Middle Grade (6-8) and Secondary (9-12) Social Studies (expired)

Employment

Tutor/Teacher's Aide, Grades 6-8 February 2016 to May 2016 Mint Hill Middle School, Matthews, North Carolinao Assisted students with their academic achievement, meeting them on a regular basis in order to clarify learning

problems and work on study skills.  o Improved students' understanding of the material at hand and their motivation to learn.

Graduate Research Assistant May 2015 to July 2015 UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

o Constructed an individualized ethnographic approach to collecting data in regards to the practices and behaviors of students and instructors in an active learning classroom at UNC Charlotte.

o Conducted 23 participant observations and 25 student interviews in just a 4 week period.o Transcribed all of the data that I collected, coded the interviews and analyzed the data for my Master's Thesis.

Adjunct Instructor January 2015 to May 2015 UNC Charlotteo Taught UCOL 2200: "Finding Your Purpose" as part of UNCC's Prospect for Success, a program designed to help

first-year undergraduate freshmen succeed both personally and professionally.o Facilitated students' exploration of their career options and supportive, on-campus resources. o Successfully planned and implemented the Prospect for Success:

Took the initiative to co-create class schedules over the semester, Developed course rubrics and assessments to motivate students to want learn. Developed lessons that taught students the designated content using an active learning philosophy.

Research Project Manager 2013 to 2014 UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NCo Supervised and conducted observations for an on-campus study about the effectiveness of team-based instruction.o Conducted statistical analysis and data entry that was vital to the success of the study at hand.o Supervised and trained a team of observers about how to observe participants and how data was to be collected. o Acted as a liaison between what the professors in charge needed and what the observers were supposed to do.

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Noah Gregory Maximov7144 Sycamore Grove Ct, Charlotte NC 28227

[email protected]

Adjunct Teaching Assistant 2009 to 2013Ashford University Online, Clinton, Iowa

o Nominee, Teaching Assistant Recognition Program, Ashford University, February 2012 o Collaborated closely with other online instructors and course coordinators in order to facilitate learning in an online

environment. This included providing extensive feedback in a constructive and positive manner.o Taught students 'netiquette' and other online methodologies for communicating with other students in online forums. o Mentored and coached students on appropriate essay writing techniques and skills.

Educational Content Developer 2009 to 2010Education2020, Online

o Creatively utilized short stories and factual narratives that instructors could use to augment their instruction.o Received high praise from employers, measured by the number of projects that I was assigned and the added length

of my employment (a 2-3 month part-time opportunity became a 7 month full time job).

English/History Instructor 2001 to 2005Pre-College Programs, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

o Teacher of Excellence, Sonoma State University, 2004o Taught History and English to multicultural high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds. o Co-created the curriculum in a collaborative effort with program teachers and administrators. o Celebrated a diversity of heritages and implemented lessons that included global, local, and personal themes.

World History Teacher January 2004 to June 2004Mario Carrillo High School, Santa Rosa, CA

o Created and implemented a curriculum in collaboration with a co-teacher, gathered resources to support that curriculum and provided a classroom structure that was conducive to a successful learning environment.

o Collaborated closely with the administration, teachers and parents in order to facilitate students' ability to succeed.

Assistant Manager 2000 to 2002Wild Oak Saddle Club, Santa Rosa, CA

o Quickly promoted from server to assistant manager due to my ability to create a warm, friendly environment for affluent club members and coordinate with different operational departments.

o Collaborated closely with the General Manager both in regards to the day-to-day operations of the club and strategic planning that could maximize both member satisfaction and club profits.

ESL Instructor & Placement Specialist 1999 to 2000Antik English and B.M.T., Istanbul, Turkey

o Earned a commendation for my ability to connect with students and help them quickly gain English fluency. o Taught Adult English Reading, Writing and Grammar to clientele from the business and educational spheres.o Supervised the evaluation and placement process of new students and assigned them to an appropriate ability level.

English Teacher, US Peace Corps 1998 to 1999Gymnasiums, Svidnik and Ruzemburok, Slovakia

o Considered for Commencement Speaker at our graduation ceremony due to lingual and cultural fluencies. o Lived with a host family and received intense training in the areas of cultural understanding and language fluency. o Taught Conversational English to local high school students in multilevel, multicultural classrooms.

Assistant Manager 1997 to 1999Michelle Marie's Patisserie, Santa Rosa, CA

o Led and organized daily shifts that maximized both workers' success and customer service. o Continuously trained employees at different stations, always with an eye for developing talent and expertise.

General Manager 1996-1998Masse's Billiards, Santa Rosa, CA

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[email protected]

o Promoted from front-of-service to General Manager in less than a year. o Directed all administrative tasks, managed the inventory and assessed consumption patterns to cut costs.o Collaborated closely with the owner in order to strategically improve business operations and customer turnout.