Mary Ann Lents
Algonac,MI
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Teacher
Self-Employed
09.2019 - Current
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet student's academic needs
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well the student was learning
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Homebound Teacher
East China School District
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Develop and implement lesson plans that address general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of homebound instruction
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Improved student reading levels by implementing targeted literacy strategies and regularly assessing progress.
Reading Tutor
Reading Success Plus
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Taught Orton-Gillingham method of instruction which includes reading, spelling, mathematics, and writing
- Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials
- Maintained detailed files and created charts tracking students learning progress.
School Age Child Care Director
Chippewa Valley School District
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with staff to create fun and engaging learning experiences
- Stayed current and updated licensing codes and state guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in Michigan
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels and managed financial accounts.
Special Education Teacher
PCMI Staffing Services: Kimball Elementary School
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals in Resource Room.
Elementary Teacher
St. Mary Catholic School
08.2002 - 06.2013
Education
Endorsement Emotional Impairment K-12: - Classes Included Learning Disabilities
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI05.2010
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education K-8 (ZG) (DX) -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI06.1998
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Organization
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Student assessment
- Program Development
Timeline
Private Teacher
Self-Employed
09.2019 - Current
Reading Tutor
Reading Success Plus
04.2019 - 08.2020
Homebound Teacher
East China School District
11.2018 - 01.2022
School Age Child Care Director
Chippewa Valley School District
03.2017 - 09.2018
Special Education Teacher
PCMI Staffing Services: Kimball Elementary School
09.2013 - 06.2014
Elementary Teacher
St. Mary Catholic School
08.2002 - 06.2013
Endorsement Emotional Impairment K-12: - Classes Included Learning Disabilities
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education K-8 (ZG) (DX) -
Wayne State University