Mary Bissell
Rio Rancho
Summary
Innovative math instructional coach and high school transformational coordinator bringing 13-year background in education, including classroom instruction, district and state leadership, coaching teachers, school leaders, and district and state staff, and leading collaborative groups of educators and community stakeholders. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders, support specialists, and state-level staff to meet individual student needs and make systemic changes. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance and success and advocating for policy changes to help promote systemic changes. Detail-oriented and analytical, with solid understanding of public policy and research methodologies, coupled with robust analytical and critical thinking skills. Possesses knowledge of legislative processes and policy development, along with expertise in data analysis and report writing. Capable of delivering impactful policy recommendations to drive positive societal change. Analytical Policy professional familiar with reviewing regulations, legislation and policies. Excellent writing, presentation and public speaking skills. Crafts well-reasoned and detailed opinions and galvanizes grassroots support for positions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Transformation Coordinator
LANL Foundation
10.2024 - Current
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Streamlined administrative processes, allowing for more efficient use of resources and better support for project teams.
- Managed relationships to secure best quality of services and products for organizational needs.
- Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
- Improved project outcomes with meticulous attention to detail in planning phases, ensuring all requirements were met ahead of deadlines.
- Organized and maintained project documentation, enabling quick access to important information and facilitating smoother project transitions.
- Supported successful project completion by meticulously reviewing and updating project plans to reflect changing needs and objectives.
Effectiveness Coach
TNTP
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Supporting the development of TNTP's vision and perspective for K-12 math education
- Supporting school and district leaders to deliver on their instructional priorities and improve instruction for all students
- Designing and facilitating professional development sessions focusing on adopting and implementing HQIM, strong instructional practices, creating engaging classrooms, holding high expectations, using grade-appropriate assignments, and UDL to support all learners
- Designing and facilitating cyclical professional learning sessions to improve instruction and student outcomes
- In-person coaching for teachers and school leaders to assess instruction and identify trends within schools and model effective observation and feedback practices
- Relationship-building with clients
- Tracking progress towards client goals and modifying sessions, coaching, etc. as needed to meet those goals
- Coaching schools on integration of equity-focused mindsets and practices to improve outcomes for all students, including community engagement and culturally- and linguistically-relevant pedagogy
- Identifying learning needs and leveraging schools' HQIM and other materials to help teachers plan lessons and improve their classroom skills
- Designing tools and resources in real-time to respond to client needs in support of academic and instructional goals
- Communicating progress to a variety of district and school stakeholders
- Data analysis
Math Instructional Coach
MAS Charter School
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Leading a team of 14 general education and special education teachers K-4
- Planning lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills
- Identifying learning needs and implementing fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance
- Improving test scores by creating curricula focused on reading comprehension, math, and critical thinking skills
- Leading professional development for teachers and coaches
- Individualized and team coaching
- Data analysis
High School Math Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
07.2013 - 05.2022
- Content Leader for Algebra 1 (2013-2021), Intensified Algebra 1 (2014-2021), and Algebra 2 (2021-2022)
- Common Core State Standards Curriculum Transition Team
- Curriculum & Instruction Committee
- EOC Writing Committee
- Grading Policies Committee
- Planned and delivered daily differentiated lesson plans
- Assessed student performance based on data and communicated that information effectively and in a timely manner with students and families
- Time management
- Classroom management
- Team leadership
- Curriculum/assessment development.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students
Elementary School Teacher and Office Coordinator
Citizens of the World Charter School
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Administrative duties for front office
- Communicated effectively and in a timely manner with students, families, and coworkers
- Organized community outreach events
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance
- Collaborated with core teachers to help struggling students
Middle and High School Math Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Planned and delivered daily differentiated lesson plans
- Assessed student performance based on data
- Communicated effectively and in a timely manner with students, families, and coworkers
- Time management
- Classroom management
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of students in need of remediation
- Coordinated club activities for Freshmen Student Council and Freshie Friends Club
Education
Master of Science - Education
New Mexico Institute of Mining And Technology
Socorro, NM05.2025
Alternative Licensure Program in Special Education - Special Education
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM04.2018
Alternative Teaching License - Education
Teach For America
Tempe, AZ07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Evolution, And Marine Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2011
High School Diploma -
Penasco High School
Penasco, NM05.2007
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Instructional coaching
- Leadership coaching
- Project design and management
- Survey design and data analysis
- Relationship-building
- Verbal and written communication
Certifications
New Mexico Public Education Department:
Secondary Math
Special Education
Secondary Science
Affiliations
- New Mexico's Professional Practices and Standards Committee 2022-present
- TeachPlus 2022-2023
- NM Teacher Ambassadors 2020-2024
Timeline
High School Transformation Coordinator
LANL Foundation
10.2024 - Current
Effectiveness Coach
TNTP
02.2023 - 10.2024
Math Instructional Coach
MAS Charter School
06.2022 - 02.2023
High School Math Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
07.2013 - 05.2022
Elementary School Teacher and Office Coordinator
Citizens of the World Charter School
09.2012 - 05.2013
Middle and High School Math Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2011 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Education
New Mexico Institute of Mining And Technology
Alternative Licensure Program in Special Education - Special Education
Central New Mexico Community College
Alternative Teaching License - Education
Teach For America
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Evolution, And Marine Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
High School Diploma -
Penasco High School
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