Mary Browning-Huntington
Lebanon,TN
Summary
As a first-generation college graduate, I strive to create meaningful learning opportunities for highly diverse learners, one student at a time.
Professional educator with strong foundation in curriculum development, student engagement, and classroom management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within team and adapt to evolving educational needs. Skilled in fostering positive learning environment, utilizing innovative teaching methods, and achieving measurable student success. Reliable, results-driven, and adept at navigating diverse educational settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Educator/Multilingual Learner Specialist
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
08.2003 - Current
- Developed and taught social studies and ESL curriculum to more than 2,000 urban students in grades K-12.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences to encourage creativity and real-world application of skills.
- Served as a mentor teacher, guiding new educators in effective teaching methods and providing ongoing support throughout their first year in the profession.
- Utilized data-driven instruction, constantly assessing student progress and adjusting lesson plans accordingly for improved performance outcomes.
- Continuously sought out opportunities for professional growth, attending conferences and workshops to stay current on best practices within the field of education.
- Achieved higher student retention rates by implementing individualized learning plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Increased students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of inquiry-based learning activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to establish an interdisciplinary curriculum, fostering a deeper understanding of content across subjects.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and held students accountable, resulting in a more focused and productive classroom environment.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators to enhance teaching strategies and overall effectiveness.
- Enhanced classroom atmosphere by creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students felt comfortable participating.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, which resulted in increased support for student success.
- Increased students' engagement by creating personalized learning plans.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, business owners and families in project and work-based learning.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction and created individualized learning plans and goals for students.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students
ESL/ELL Virtual Learning Program Educator
Wilson County Schools
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Created a virtual social studies/English language arts curriculum for students in grades 6-12 enrolled in the Virtual Learning Program and maintained an appropriate learning management system
- Created, implemented, monitored and evaluated individualized learning plans on ELLevation
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
- Completed ongoing staff training sessions
- Integrated technology as an instructional tool
Adult Basic Education Instructor
YWCA of Nashville
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Instructed adult learners in the content area of social studies and English Language Arts
- Created seminars on topics such as presentation development, team leadership and business writing
- Guided adult learners in solving math problems and grasping key math concepts
- Delivered positive reinforcement to adult learners to overcome obstacles and become more confident
- Mentored and tutored individual students struggling to understand lecture objectives
- Helped students cultivate life and social skills like using public transportation, appropriate emotional expression and communicating with co-workers and employers
- Established training program objectives and created related curricula and learning materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History Teacher Education
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN 08.1996 - 12.2000
Master of Arts - History Teacher Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OH12.2013
Master of Arts - Educational Administration and Supervision
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN08.2009
Skills
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Course material preparation
- Public speaking
- Planning and coordination
- Enthusiasm for learning
- Problem resolution
- Project organization
- Collaborative learning
- Creativity and innovation
- Pedagogical skills
- Educational technology
- Project-based learning
- Subject matter expertise
Additional Information
- Activities and Honors , Metro Arts/Ayers Institute Teacher Cadre for “Witness Walls” Public History Exhibit James Madison Memorial Fellow-Tennessee 2006 National Endowment for the Humanities Exemplary Educator-White House Historical Association Fellow, 2024- Pi Gamma Mu Social Sciences Honor Society Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society TN DOE Social Studies Test Bias Committee, 2021 Subject Matter Expert, Ohlinger Studios
Certification
- Licensed - Beginning Administrator- State of Tennessee
Personal Accomplishment
One of the projects I am most proud of is my collaboration with six other educators from across the state creating a multi-disciplinary curriculum for the Metro Arts Commission of Nashville's "Witness Walls" public art installation adjacent to the A.A. Birch Courthouse, commemorating Nashville's pivotal role in the civil rights movement. We worked together for months to create lesson plans and then presented our lessons as a professional development day for MNPS.
Timeline
ESL/ELL Virtual Learning Program Educator
Wilson County Schools
07.2020 - 08.2021
Adult Basic Education Instructor
YWCA of Nashville
01.2017 - 08.2017
Educator/Multilingual Learner Specialist
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
08.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History Teacher Education
Cumberland University
08.1996 - 12.2000
Master of Arts - History Teacher Education
Ashland University
Master of Arts - Educational Administration and Supervision
Tennessee State University
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