Instruction & Creative Learning MaryElle Masterson

I design joyful, accessible learning experiences
that blend creativity ✨, color 🎨, and child-centered
teaching practices.

My work combines early childhood education,
developmentally appropriate instruction, and
thoughtful design to create classrooms that feel calm,
welcoming, and full of possibility.

Every lesson, visual, and environment I create is built
to help young learners feel seen, supported, and
excited to grow ✏️💛.

About Me

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About Me *

Hi! I’m MaryElle Masterson! I am an Elementary and Exceptional Student Education major with ESOL and Reading endorsements, blending teaching expertise with PR-minded communication and design. Growing up in the South shaped my love for connection, warmth, and community, and those values guide the way I build trusting, supportive learning environments.

I’m passionate about creating instruction that is clear, inclusive, and visually engaging, especially for ELLs and students with ASD. Through my practicum work in K–5 classrooms, I’ve used UDL strategies, visual modeling, and small-group instruction to help every student access learning in a way that feels doable, joyful, and meaningful.

With a Public Relations minor, I bring strengths in storytelling, branding, and design that elevate the materials I create and strengthen the way I partner with families and school communities. Outside the classroom, I’m grounded by wellness and movement , my background as a competitive swimmer fuels my consistency, energy, and work ethic.

At my core, I believe that when learning feels welcoming and beautifully clear, students gain confidence, and confidence changes everything.

My Work!

A look at the visuals, worksheets, and classroom tools I design to make learning clear, joyful, and accessible for all students. These materials support UDL, ELL learners, and early elementary instruction.

A classroom behavior plan I designed to promote kindness, responsibility, and consistency. It includes clear expectations, visual cues, and student-friendly language to support a positive learning environment.

A phonics-based writing template designed to support early writers as they practice short “o” words through creativity, drawing, and sentence-building.
Click Me To See In A Lesson Plan

A math practice worksheet focused on addition and subtraction within 10. The farm theme with students’ names provides visual context to support early learners in building number sense.

MY EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPIERENCES

Fairlawn Elementary: Kindergarten through 2nd Grade

Literacy & Phonics
– Early literacy routines, phonics lessons, read-alouds
– Beginning writing support & vocabulary practice

Math Foundations
– Hands-on math with manipulatives
– Number lines, modeling, & early problem-solving

ELL Support
– Visuals, sentence frames, WIDA-aligned routines

Early Childhood Skills
– Routines, independence, and SEL strategies
– Center-based learning & guided small groups

St Phillips: 3rd Grade CKLA

📖 Reading & Comprehension
– Guided comprehension discussions
– Close reading routines & text features

✏️ Vocabulary & Writing
– Vocabulary development
– Written responses & paragraph practice

🫂Small-Group Support
– Differentiated reading groups
– Targeted skill reinforcement

My Evaluations!

Miss Gomez- 1st and 2nd Gifted Mentor Teacher

“MaryElle creates a welcoming classroom environment. She is able to effectively engage the classroom as well. Her passion for teaching is very evident.”

Miss Armenteros- Kindergarten Mentor Teacher

“Miss Mary was a wonderful addition to our class. She was enthusiastic, dedicated and loving to all the students. Her lessons were engaging and her delivery was exceptional. We will miss her so much!”

Miss Greenhaus- 3rd Grade Mentor Teacher

“Mary forged a great relationship with the class during her time here. She had a positive attitude and was genuinely excited to teach all types of Language Arts lessons. Great Communication as well! We love Miss Mary!”

Leadership & Creative Work

  • 2024–Present | University of Miami

    • Gather, edit, and produce weekly photo and video content for chapter events and campaigns

    • Create tailored digital content for diverse audiences using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and short-form video editing

    • Strengthened branding and engagement through consistent, detail-focused creative work

    • Collaborated with team members to enhance chapter image and communication

    • Directed practices and set team pacing

    • Fostered a positive, disciplined team environment

    • Encouraged athlete growth through communication and support

    • Developed strong leadership, teamwork, and time-management skills

    • Led the digital strategy for UM Club Swim by designing content, scheduling posts, and maintaining a cohesive visual brand.

    • Produced high-engagement posts that achieved 3K–11.7K+ views, strengthening team visibility and audience connection

    • Led weekly practices and created custom merchandise designs for the season.

    • Provided personalized styling support and helped shoppers feel confident in their selections

    • Built strong customer relationships through communication and attentive service

    • Maintained store presentation and organized merchandise displays

    • Supported inventory management, garment care, and daily store operations

    • Contributed to exceeding daily sales goals of $10,000 through teamwork and attention to detail

    • Led soccer games and youth activities that encouraged teamwork, motivation, and physical wellness.

    • Helped build community gardens to support sustainable food resources and hands-on learning for local schools.

    • Collaborated with community members, teachers, and children in culturally immersive service-learning experiences.

Certifications/Awards