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Marla Guerity

Educator
Concord,NC

Summary

Accomplished educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations, test preparation, and behavior management. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

2nd Grade Teacher

Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, NC
08.2014 - Current
  • Lead 16 person team as Grade Level Chair.
  • Participating in invite only Leadership Cohort.
  • Implement and execute Professional Development of new programs.
  • Plan all lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Collaborate with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Achieve 100% student growth yearly.
  • Source supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
  • Mentor beginning teachers.
  • Mentor students with social-emotional/behavioral health struggles.
  • Chairperson for Reading and Community/Culture Committees.
  • Manage students in Hybrid Teaching Model.
  • Teach students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Assess student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Implement classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Stay abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Boost individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Drive student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Develop team communications and information for meetings.

Teacher

Kannapolis City Schools
Kannapolis, NC
08.2007 - 06.2014
  • Successfully managed over 160 students with quantifiable, consistent year over year growth.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Teacher of the Year
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in all content areas.
  • Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
  • Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
  • Helped to facilitate district's first recycling program.

Education

Master of Arts - Masters in Educational Leadership

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
08.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Education

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio
01.2003 - 05.2005

Skills

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Timeline

Master of Arts - Masters in Educational Leadership

Queens University of Charlotte
08.2021 - Current

2nd Grade Teacher

Cabarrus County Schools
08.2014 - Current

Teacher

Kannapolis City Schools
08.2007 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Education

Youngstown State University
01.2003 - 05.2005
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