Mardi Evans
Rowlett
Summary
Dedicated teacher with 16 years of experience educating elementary school students. Skilled in serving as team leader, lesson-plan design, monitoring student progress and implementing modern systems to optimize learning. Dedicated to comprehensive student education and long-term success.
Collaborative professional willing to go the extra mile to ensure teacher and student success. Student-focused, eager to support teachers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Serve as Team Leader
- Serve as Project Goal Lead Mentor for both Sewell and Armstrong Elementary
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Instructional Support Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Served as Intervention Team Leader
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
1st Grade Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Garland ISD
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Developed and deepened successful relationships with teachers in order to provide optimal support.
- Completed and reviewed assessments to developed customized improvement plans.
Kindergarten Teacher
Garland ISD
01.2008 - 05.2010
- Served as Team Leader
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Children's Ministry Director
Springcreek Church
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Interacted with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes and events to build strong relationships and expand church membership.
- Assigned responsibilities and tasks to volunteers and staff members.
- Recruited, coached and supported program volunteers.
- Coordinated with pastor to define and advance children's ministry vision and align with overall church vision.
Teacher, 2nd-4th Grade
Garland ISD
08.2002 - 05.2006
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
Teacher, 4th Grade
Richardson ISD
05.2000 - 05.2002
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
- Coordinated materials and instructional plans for immersive activities exploring concepts.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
05.2000
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Classroom Technology
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Curriculum Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Evidence-Based Program Use
- Student Learning Support
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Creative and Resourceful
Certification
- Elementary Education Self-Contained, 1-8
- EC-4 Generalist
- Elementary English, 1-8
- Elementary Reading, 1-8
- English as a Second Language, EC-8
- Special Education Supplemental, EC-8
Professional References
Melinda Hoover, Principal, Sewell Elementary
mhoover@garlandisd.net 972.675.3050
Lisa Herrera, Dyslexia Therapist, Sewell Elementary
lkherrer@garlandisd.net 972.675.3050
Nichole Chick, 4th grade Teacher, Royse City ISD
chickn@rcisd.org 214.418,4130
Erin Parris, PPCD Teacher, Couch Elementary
eparris@garlandisd.net 254.717.7963
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2022 - Current
Instructional Support Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2013 - 05.2014
1st Grade Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2011 - 05.2013
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Garland ISD
08.2010 - 05.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Garland ISD
01.2008 - 05.2010
Children's Ministry Director
Springcreek Church
01.2007 - 01.2008
Teacher, 2nd-4th Grade
Garland ISD
08.2002 - 05.2006
Teacher, 4th Grade
Richardson ISD
05.2000 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Master of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
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