Mary Buol
West Liberty,IA
Summary
Dynamic educator excelling in offering engaging reading experiences for students of all ages. Proven track record in fostering student academic growth and emotional well-being through collaborative learning and technology integration. Expert in student and adult communication, significantly enhancing the learning environments. Committed to creating and enhancing programs centered around literature and community involvement. Served on multiple district wide committees worked directly with administration, staff and community members.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
West Branch Community Schools
08.1990 - 05.2024
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons and activities to meet national standards.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Organized extra learning experiences, such as field trips, that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Curriculum Consultant
McGraw Hill
06.2019 - Current
- Fostering relationships and leveraging knowledge to increase sales.
- Making highly effective presentations of products to large audiences including School Administrators, Educators, Technology Directors, Department Chairs.
- Conducting professional development and in-service training of all products for new and current users.
- Demonstrating a thorough understanding of all products.
- Building strong relationships with sales team members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education K-5 / American History
Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA05.1990
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Collaborative Learning
- Technology Integration
- Training Program Development
- Digital Literacy
Additional Information
Leadership Roles:
West Branch Education Association President 1996-2024
Technology Committee 2019-2022
Lead Learning Committee 2018-2021
Professional Learning Coach 2019-2000
Building Leadership Team - 2013-2015 and 2016-2019
Professional Learning Action Team 2019
McGraw Hill Publishing Company- 2018
Grand Friends Day Committee Chair 1993-1998
Professional Development:
Nominated for the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics Award
Training in The Science of Reading
Drake University Masters Credits
International Society for Technology in Education Participant
Training in The Science of Reading
Timeline
Curriculum Consultant
McGraw Hill
06.2019 - Current
Teacher
West Branch Community Schools
08.1990 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education K-5 / American History
Cornell College
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