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Mary Brockman

Warren,MI

Summary

Charismatic and dependable Teacher with 23+ years of experience delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
1999.08 - Current

Currently assigned to teach 5th Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies however, during my employment with DPSCD I have also taught as a Reading Recovery Teacher, a self- contained 3rd Grade teacher, Middle School English and Creative Writing Teacher.

  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.

Pre-K Director & Classroom Teacher

Covert Public Schools
1997.11 - 1999.06

As a Pre-K Director (morning session)

I was responsible for the daily planning for 25 Pre-K students and the management of 3 teacher aids.

Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.

4th Grade Language Arts Teacher (pm session)

5th Grade Self-contained Teacher:

  • Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

Title 1 Teacher

Freeland Public Schools
1996.09 - 1997.06
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Used range of instructional approaches and classroom activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding.
  • Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions.
  • Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress.

Education

Reading Recovery Certification - Reading Recovery

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
2016

Continuing Education For Teachers

Marygrove College
Detroit, MI
2014

MEd. - Education

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
1996

Bachelor of Arts - History

Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI
1994

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Delta College
Bay City, MI
1990

Skills

  • Positive reinforcement
  • Audio-visual aid implementation
  • Diverse classroom settings
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Relationship building and management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • DIBELS knowledge
  • Experience with special-needs students

Timeline

Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
1999.08 - Current

Pre-K Director & Classroom Teacher

Covert Public Schools
1997.11 - 1999.06

Title 1 Teacher

Freeland Public Schools
1996.09 - 1997.06

Reading Recovery Certification - Reading Recovery

Oakland University

Continuing Education For Teachers

Marygrove College

MEd. - Education

Holy Family University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Saginaw Valley State University

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Delta College
Mary Brockman