Carmen MacIel

Carmen Maciel, M. Ed., currently serves as the Early Literacy Content Lead at Instruction Partners since July 2023. Previously, Carmen Maciel held various roles at Uplift Education from July 2016 to July 2023, including Interventionist, Dean, 4th Grade Teacher, and Kindergarten Teacher. Carmen Maciel was a Corps Member with Teach For America from June 2016 to June 2018 and worked as a Research Assistant at Hispanic Families Network earlier in 2016, focusing on early child literacy. With a strong academic background, Carmen Maciel was an Engaged Learning Research Fellow at Southern Methodist University, conducting research in France on minority integration and presenting findings at a symposium. Additionally, as a McNair Research Scholar, Carmen Maciel conducted research on Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals and attained IRB approval. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Education and a Bachelor’s in Political Science, International Studies, and French, both from Southern Methodist University.