- Participating in cooking contests and challenges to showcase culinary skills and creativity
- Fundraising Events
- Volunteer Work
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Homelessness Outreach
Dr. Mary L Henry
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Dedicated professional and result-driven educator with a sound background in English Language Arts and Special Education curriculum. Equip with Strong communication and adaptability skills and adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student engagement, growth, academic achievement, and classroom management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct English Instructor
University of New Mexico, Gallup NM Campus
Gallup, NM
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented instructional strategies designed to improve student engagement and academic achievement.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and increase engagement.
- Attended professional development workshops to refine instructional strategies and stay current with trends in education.
- Developed and merged lecture, classroom discussion, and other instructional class, and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
- · Developed and implemented instructional strategies designed to improve student engagement and academic achievement.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and active participation.
- Improved student writing skills by providing detailed feedback and guidance on essays and assignments.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to address individual needs.
- Incorporated diverse perspectives into lessons by selecting texts from various cultural backgrounds and time periods.
English Language Arts & Special Education Teacher
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Gallup, NM
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Developed engaging differentiated state, standards-based lesson plans for English Language Arts and Special Education tailored towards students' diverse learning styles
- Monitored student progress through assessments and designed remediation instructions to meet students individual academic needs.
- Utilized assistive technology and learning tools to enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities.
- collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to promoted and fostered positive learning environment through the use effective motivational and behavioral strategies.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to discuss students' short tem and long term academic goals.
English Language Arts & Special Education Teacher
Spartanburg School District 7
Spartanburg, SC
07.2005 - 06.2012
- Performed all duties of an English Language Arts & Special EducationTeacher as outlined in the descriptions of Gallup McKinley County Schools.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
Education
Ph.D. - Doctorate In Education Leadership-Higher Education
Trident University International
Chandler, AZ 04-2026
Master of Science - Education
Converse University
Spartanburg07-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Special
Converse University
Spartanburg, SC07-1999
Associate of Arts - Counselling
Humber University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada04-1990
Skills
- Teaching reading
- English composition
- Student performance evaluation
- Class organization
- Teaching writing
- Teaching grammar
- Lesson planning
- Lecturing
- Academic writing
- Curriculum development
- Performance evaluation
- Online teaching
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Assessment tools
- Substitute teaching
- Student advising
- Discussion facilitation
- English language instruction
- Language proficiency
- Vocabulary instruction
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Career counseling
- Community outreach
- Flipped classroom
- Academic advisement
- Children's literature
- Distance learning
- Project-based learning
- Online class discussion
- Online instruction
- Research and analysis
- Creative writing
Certification
- Teaching Certification/License
- South Carolina Board of Education
- New Mexico Board of Education
Interests
Timeline
Adjunct English Instructor
University of New Mexico, Gallup NM Campus
01.2018 - 07.2018
English Language Arts & Special Education Teacher
Gallup McKinley County Schools
07.2016 - 07.2016
English Language Arts & Special Education Teacher
Spartanburg School District 7
07.2005 - 06.2012
Ph.D. - Doctorate In Education Leadership-Higher Education
Trident University International
Master of Science - Education
Converse University
Bachelor of Arts - Special
Converse University
Associate of Arts - Counselling
Humber University
Volunteer of the year:
- I was awarded Volunteer of the year for Spartanburg County public Library & Spartanburg County Parks & Recreation for the years 2002 & 2009 respectively.
- In 1989, I received the Student if the Year Award from Humber University, In Toronto Canada.