MARION POND
Summary
Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operation
MEvents
Glasgow, KY
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Completed all tasks in operations to ensure events would successfully occur
- Approved contracts and completed booking details with all venues
- Staffed all events
- Submitted pay and reimbursements to the CFO for all contracted employees
- Created and managed contracts for all contracted employees
- Secured and booked all hotel rooms needed for all event staff
- Worked closely with production companies to ensure event production was top notch
- Met with all event coordinators at each venue
- Event Director for each of the 14 events held by the company
- Oversaw three employees under operations.
Math Instructional Coach
Charleston County Schools
Charleston, SC
08.2013 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with teachers to develop comprehensive lesson plans, incorporating differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Facilitated weekly teacher curriculum team meetings for instructional planning, data analysis, and common assessment development.
- Mentored new math teachers, providing feedback on classroom management techniques and instructional approaches.
- Analyzed student assessment data, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted instructional strategies.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with other content area coaches by sharing resources that supported interdisciplinary connections.
- Participated in appropriate workshops, conference, coaching, and curriculum trainings as needed.
- Coordinated intervention programs targeting at-risk students with skill gaps in math areas identified through data analysis.
- Served as a liaison between school administration and math department staff to address concerns related to instructional quality or resource allocation.
- Assisted administrators with evaluating teacher performance related to math instruction and providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Assisted administrators with identifying professional development needs at school in collaboration with Middle School Learning Community and Curriculum Specialists at district level.
- Conducted professional development workshops focused on best practices in mathematics instruction to elevate teaching quality.
- Supported curriculum development efforts, ensuring alignment with state standards and rigor in mathematical content.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing coaching and guidance on mathematics instructional strategies.
High School Math Teacher
Charleston County Schools
North Charleston, SC
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Improved student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and problem-solving techniques into lessons.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful communication and encouraging teamwork among students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest trends in mathematics education and pedagogy.
- Improved student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and problem-solving techniques into lessons.
- Implemented data-driven instruction techniques to identify areas where students needed additional support, leading to improved test scores over time.
- Provided individualized support for struggling students by identifying areas of difficulty and developing targeted intervention plans.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Head Cheerleading Coach
- Head Cross Country Coach
High School Math Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
Blacksburg, VA
08.1999 - 05.2008
- Improved student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and problem-solving techniques into lessons.
- Managed student behavior in classroom and administered approved discipline to create classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest trends in mathematics education and pedagogy.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Led advanced and AP courses by teaching trigonometry, pre-calculus, AP Statistics, IB Math Studies I and IB Math Studies II.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Head Cheerleading Coach
Education
Masters of Education - Administration and Supervision
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SCBachelor of Science - Mathematics, Psychology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA06.1999
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Data organization
- Classroom expertise
- Mathematics background
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Director of Operation
MEvents
01.2023 - 02.2024
Math Instructional Coach
Charleston County Schools
08.2013 - 01.2023
High School Math Teacher
Charleston County Schools
08.2008 - 08.2013
High School Math Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2008
Masters of Education - Administration and Supervision
Southern Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Psychology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University