Mary Bell
Educator
Fall City,WA
Summary
Experienced educator with expertise in instructional skills and classroom management. Practice in elevating literacy levels through individualized plans and innovative teaching strategies. Knowledgeable teacher with proven track record in developing effective reading programs and fostering literacy skills. Successfully implemented coaching strategies that enhanced teacher performance and student outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Coach
Seattle Public Schools
12.2001 - 06.2013
- Trained educators on best practices in literacy instruction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized literacy plans for struggling students, resulting in improved reading levels.
- Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing expertise in curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.
- Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with literacy research and best practices, ensuring continued growth as an educator.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
Elementary School Teacher
North Kitsap School District
09.1981 - 06.2000
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
Education
Master of Education - Literacy And Curriculum
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA06-1997
Bachelor of Arts - English
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA08-1970
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Coaching
- Instructional planning
- Reading Strategies
Writing children’s books, quilting, baking for Community Loaves, volunteer local food bank
Writing children's books: in 2022 my middle grade novel won 3rd place in the Pacific Northwest Writing Contest
I love designing and making quilts for family and friends
I bake bread twice a month for Community Loaves that provides bread to local food banks
I volunteer at Fall City Food Pantry
Timeline
Literacy Coach
Seattle Public Schools
12.2001 - 06.2013
Elementary School Teacher
North Kitsap School District
09.1981 - 06.2000
Master of Education - Literacy And Curriculum
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Seattle Pacific University
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