MARCIE COLLEARY
Gold Canyon,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with over 30 years of experience committed to enhancing organizational success through innovative teaching strategies. Exceptional organizational and communication skills, complemented by strong proficiency across diverse classroom subjects. Expertise in fostering a nurturing, positive, and engaging learning environment, with a proven track record in implementing Depth of Knowledge practices to elevate student outcomes. Passionate about inspiring learners and driving academic excellence within the educational community.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher - 4/5th Grade Teacher
Challenger Basic School
01.2014 - Current
- Responsible for teaching in a self contained classroom using the Demonstrator Style teaching methods in a top performance ranked school.
- Creates all lesson plans using Depth of Knowledge levels to increase classroom rigor and extended thinking of students
- Implements the use of Depth of Complexity Critical Thinking Tools in the classroom
- Trains all staff for staff development in DOK practices and implementation of Depth of Complexity tools for their classroom
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
Gifted Teacher Coordinator/Teacher
Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Responsible for creating the gifted program for this school district. Also responsible for teaching gifted students in a self contained classroom with all qualified students on campus.
- Here the Facilitator Style teaching methods were implemented to promote self learning and help students develop critical thinking skills and retain knowledge that leads to self actualization.
- Created and designed gifted program for all schools district wide
- Coordinated curriculum for instruction using Depth of Knowledge levels
- Contributed to grade level curriculum maps district wide
- Assessed and scored students using the Cognitive Abilities Test (cogAT)
- Facilitated teacher inservice training and trained new gifted instructors
Classroom Teacher - 4th/5th Grades
Superstition Springs Elementary
01.2004 - 01.2008
Kettering City Schools
01.1991 - 01.2000
Seminole County Schools
01.1989 - 01.1991
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida State University
01.1989
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Instructional best practices
- Subject matter expertise
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Gifted education
- Learning strategies
- Critical thinking
- ESOL certified
Certification
- Arizona Teaching Certificate 2010 - Present
- Spalding Education Trained and Certified 2009
Awards
Teacher of the Month Legacy Traditional School January 2013, Teacher of the Month Legacy Traditional School March 2014
Timeline
Classroom Teacher - 4/5th Grade Teacher
Challenger Basic School
01.2014 - Current
Gifted Teacher Coordinator/Teacher
Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2008 - 01.2014
Classroom Teacher - 4th/5th Grades
Superstition Springs Elementary
01.2004 - 01.2008
Kettering City Schools
01.1991 - 01.2000
Seminole County Schools
01.1989 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida State University
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