Mary Beth Cheversia
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
With 15 years of teaching experience, I am a dedicated English Language Development Teacher passionate about supporting multilingual learners across various disciplines. As a collaborative team leader, I work closely with educators to ensure the academic success of these students. Leveraging my expertise and commitment, I strive to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment that fosters growth and development for all.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Licensure Internship Experience
Fort Collins High School
05.2024 - Current
- Developed a PLC course proposal and led a PLC focused on collaboration between ELD and Integrated Services teachers and content-area co-teachers.
- Collaboratively managed the master schedule for the ELD department.
- Provided insights to School Accountability Committees at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as the District Advisory Board.
- Represented FCHS at the PSD district-level collaboration of Dual Language and Newcomer Programming.
- Engaged in professional development dedicated to mentoring new educators.
- Promoted collaborative problem-solving and restorative practices to resolve conflicts.
- Explored school funding and budgeting practices.
English Language Development Teacher
Fort Collins High School
08.2017 - Current
- Welcomed an additional secondary Newcomer Program to Fort Collins High School 7 years ago, teaching Newcomer Science and Math classes
- Co-instructed various classes within the Math, Science, and Language Arts Departments, collaborating closely with colleagues to make curriculum more accessible for multilingual learners
- Department Head for the ELD Department at FCHS for 5 years, representing FCHS at district-wide Language, Culture, and Equity Department meetings
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Organized and facilitated new student registration and screening process, progress monitoring of current multilingual learners, and annual ACCESS and state-mandated testing for a large in-program student population
Middle School Science Curriculum Adoption Committee
Poudre School District
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Represented the English Language Development Department during the evaluation of curricular materials for middle school science departments within Poudre School District
- Critically reviewed materials with a lens of accessibility for multilingual learners
Co-Instructor: Serving Newcomer Students
Poudre School District Summer Institute
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Co-instructed the professional development course, Serving Newcomers, at 2019 Summer Institute in PSD to help colleagues gain an empathetic understanding of the Newcomer student experience
Science Teacher
Lincoln Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Taught Newcomer Science and 8th grade science classes at Lincoln Middle School, working closely with grade-level teams to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
E.L. Achieve Secondary Constructing Meaning
Poudre School District
08.2016 - 08.2016
- Engaged in professional development to explicitly support language acquisition in content area classes for multilingual learners
Noyce Master Teaching Fellow
University of Colorado-Boulder
08.2011 - 07.2016
- Collaborated with teachers and university faculty to design and implement relevant classroom research projects and professional development opportunities for science teachers
- Facilitated workshops for teachers at local and national conferences (Colorado Science Conference 2012, American Association of Physics Teachers Conference, 2013, National Science Teachers Association Conference, 2013) to demonstrate an inquiry approach to science using classroom technology
- Streamline to Mastery Program
Science Teacher
Fossil Ridge High School
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Taught a range of science classes from AP Physics to a co-taught Integrated Services section of Engineering Physics, working collaboratively with content teams and co-teacher to support students with varying academic abilities and learning styles
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Resident Mentor, Colorado Boettcher Teacher Residency
Thornton High School
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Served as a mentor for a Boettcher Teaching Resident (alternative licensure program) at Thornton High School
- Observed and provided feedback regarding lesson design, preparation and instruction in a secondary science classroom
Science Teacher
Thornton High School
08.2010 - 05.2014
- Developed curriculum for, taught, and provided feedback via assessments in IB (International Baccalaureate) Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biology, and Physics classes based on state standards
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Educational Leadership - Principal Licensure
Colorado State University Global
Aurora, CO03-2025
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Urban Education
University of Denver
Denver, CO07.2011
Ph.D. - Geology and Geochemistry
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO08.2010
Master of Science - Geology and Geochemistry
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH05.1999
Skills
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Curriculum Development and Modification
- Co-Teaching
- Educational leadership
- Language development
- Continuous professional development
- Mentorship
- Differentiated instruction
- Student performance data analysis
- Parent engagement and communication
Certification
Professional Teaching License, Colorado Department of Education
Principal's License, Colorado Department of Education (expected 3/2025)
Endorsements
- Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12)
- Secondary Science Education
- Secondary Mathematics Education
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Principal Licensure Internship Experience
Fort Collins High School
05.2024 - Current
Middle School Science Curriculum Adoption Committee
Poudre School District
10.2023 - 01.2024
Co-Instructor: Serving Newcomer Students
Poudre School District Summer Institute
06.2019 - 06.2019
English Language Development Teacher
Fort Collins High School
08.2017 - Current
E.L. Achieve Secondary Constructing Meaning
Poudre School District
08.2016 - 08.2016
Science Teacher
Lincoln Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Science Teacher
Fossil Ridge High School
08.2014 - 05.2015
Resident Mentor, Colorado Boettcher Teacher Residency
Thornton High School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Noyce Master Teaching Fellow
University of Colorado-Boulder
08.2011 - 07.2016
Science Teacher
Thornton High School
08.2010 - 05.2014
Professional Teaching License, Colorado Department of Education
Principal's License, Colorado Department of Education (expected 3/2025)
Graduate Certificate - Educational Leadership - Principal Licensure
Colorado State University Global
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Urban Education
University of Denver
Ph.D. - Geology and Geochemistry
University of Colorado
Master of Science - Geology and Geochemistry
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
The College of Wooster
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