Marie Small
Southfield,MI
Summary
Seasoned Teacher with deep understanding of lesson planning, classroom management, and educational technology integration. Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning styles and needs. Strong communicator with a knack for fostering meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven track record of creating engaging learning environments and promoting positive student outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, MI
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Playleader Special Service
Detroit Recreation Department
Detroit, MI
07.1994 - 08.2016
- Supervise and organize play activities. Participated in the Summer Day Camp Programs at the center and inside neighboring school locations.
- Provided customer service duties by registering customers, greeting members, answering phones, and participating in Center events.
- Organize, plan, and manage park activities and play.
- Obtained a food handlers permit to distribute free lunches to Summer participants below the age of 18 years old.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI12-1998
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
- Growth mindset
- Relationship building
- Engaging Diverse Communities
- Learning Resource Planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom instruction
- Flexible and adaptive
- Data analysis
- Student-centered learning
- Student evaluations
Affiliations
- Union Committee Building Chair and Union Committee Representative
- Academic Games Coach
- Parent-Teacher Home Visitation Program
- Culture and Climate Leadership Team Member K-2
- Grade Level Leadership Team Chairperson
- Parent Involvement Committee Member
- Attendance Committee Member
Accomplishments
Highly Effective Exempt 2022-2923 School Year
Organized and Planned Math and Science Family Night
Organized and Planned Celebratory Programs ex. Black History,
Named Teacher of the Month
Certification
- Professional Education Certificate: Elementary K-5 ALL Subj, (K-8) Self CC and Speech (BD) 6-8
Timeline
Teacher
Detroit Public School Community District
10.2023 - 06.2024
Playleader Special Service
Detroit Recreation Department
07.1994 - 08.2016
- Professional Education Certificate: Elementary K-5 ALL Subj, (K-8) Self CC and Speech (BD) 6-8
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Detroit Mercy
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