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MARY GASTON

Tuscaloosa,AL

Summary

Dedicated and responsive high school teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Effective at working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as a role model by using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Tuscaloosa City Schools
Tuscaloosa, USA
08.2019 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills among students.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work to encourage improvement and growth.
  • Encouraged self-expression among learners through oral presentations or role plays.
  • Incorporated technology into daily lessons to enhance instruction.

Education

Master of Education - English Language Arts

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
12-2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Language Arts with Secondary Education

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL
05-2019

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Instructional best practices
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Cognitive development
  • Critical thinking
  • Student rapport
  • Essay writing

Leadership Roles

  • Social-Emotional Learning Team
  • Literacy Liaison Team
  • Response to Intervention (RTI) Team, MTSS Team
  • TCS High School ELA Curriculum Team
  • Girls State and Boys State Coordinator
  • Student of the Month Coordinator
  • PowerSchools Training - Led In-School Turnaround to NHS Faculty
  • Instructional Technology PLC Training - Led In-School Turnaround to NHS Faculty
  • Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

Courses Taught

  • English 9
  • English 9 Honors
  • English 10
  • English 10 Honors
  • English 11
  • English 11 Honors
  • Ethnic Literature
  • History of Us: Researching African-American History in Tuscaloosa

Timeline

Teacher

Tuscaloosa City Schools
08.2019 - Current

Master of Education - English Language Arts

University of West Alabama

Bachelor of Arts - English Language Arts with Secondary Education

Huntingdon College
MARY GASTON