Marie-Elise Diamond
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a track record of curriculum innovation and student engagement at Maret School. Excelled in fostering collaborative environments, integrating technology, and enhancing communication skills. Achieved notable student satisfaction and success through effective lesson planning and team-building. Proficient in Canva and Microsoft Word, demonstrating a blend of technical and interpersonal prowess.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Latin Teacher
Maret School
01.1994 - 03.2024
- Planned, developed, and implemented Latin curriculum for grades 6-8, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities, and hands on activities.
- Participated in both department and grade wide meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Integrated digital and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Increased student satisfaction by responding to feedback, focusing on individual needs, and integrating fun into every class period.
- Administered the National Latin Exam.
Middle School Advisor
Maret School
09.2000 - 03.2024
- Established positive relationships with students and parents.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Built productive relationships with parents through both formal and informal communications
- Collaborated with colleagues to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classroom management, and student activities.
Bi-Racial Affinity Group Coordinator
Maret School
09.2016 - 03.2024
- Created and maintained a safe space for students to explore their racial identities.
- Researched and created activities to facilitate difficult conversations about race.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport among the students.
- Collaborated with other affinity group leaders in developing monthly activities and in creating activities for the annual Middle School Day of Dialogue
Yearbook Advisor
Maret School
09.2015 - 03.2024
- Created a five year plan to improve the content, design, student participation, and financial sustainability of the Yearbook program.
- Motivated yearbook staff to achieve objectives under tight deadlines.
- Oversaw work of students carrying out tasks to gather information, photographs and graphics for yearbook.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines and style guide.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
- Maintained the budget.
Education
Master of Arts - French Language And Literature
New York University
New York, NY10.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Latin
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.1984
Skills
Collaborative mindset
Meeting facilitation
Schedule coordination
Team building and motivation
Excellent verbal and written communication
Task prioritization
Lesson planning
Canva, Gimkit, Blooket, Quizlet Proficiency
Affiliations
- American Classical League
- All Souls Unitarian Church
- Washington Area Latin Teachers Association
Additional Information
Recently elected ANC1C04 Commissioner
Timeline
Bi-Racial Affinity Group Coordinator
Maret School
09.2016 - 03.2024
Yearbook Advisor
Maret School
09.2015 - 03.2024
Middle School Advisor
Maret School
09.2000 - 03.2024
Middle School Latin Teacher
Maret School
01.1994 - 03.2024
Master of Arts - French Language And Literature
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Latin
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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