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Mary Catherine Short

South Portland

Summary

Highly skilled, compassionate, and creative classroom teacher with over 20 years of experience in K-8 education. Deeply rooted in experiential education, community building, reading intervention, and a whole-child approach to learning. Proven ability to differentiate instruction and foster inclusive, engaging learning environments that support every child's growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Literacy Specialist

Frank I. Brown Elementary School
09.2025 - Current

4th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Crooked River Elementary School
01.2024 - 01.2025

Grades 1–2 Homeroom Co Teacher

Portland Friends School
Portland, ME
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Grades 3–4 Homeroom Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) | Aug–Dec 2021
  • Cross Country Coach (Grades 3–5)

3rd Grade Teacher

Cayman International School
Grand Cayman Island
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Track and Field Coach

Academic Interventionist & Instructional Coach

Hollis Elementary School
Hollis, ME
01.2013 - 01.2018

2nd Grade Teacher

Kaler Elementary School
South Portland, ME
01.2012 - 01.2013

3rd Grade Teacher

Colegio Nueva Granada
Bogotá, Colombia
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Private tutor

Title I Reading/Math Interventionist (K–5)

Bennington Elementary School
Bennington, VT
01.2003 - 01.2010
  • Summer School Teacher/Coordinator
  • Girls on the Run Coach

Title I Reading Interventionist (K–5)

Brownington Elementary School
Brownington, VT
01.2002 - 01.2003

Education

Master of Education - Integrated Learning

Antioch New England Graduate School
12-2002

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of Southern Maine
12-2000

Skills

  • Reading instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Data interpretation
  • Goal setting

Certification

  • Highfield Level 5 TEFL Certified, Premier TEFL October 2024
  • Maine Professional Educator License K–8 (020); Exp. 2028-09-08

Timeline

Literacy Specialist

Frank I. Brown Elementary School
09.2025 - Current

4th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Crooked River Elementary School
01.2024 - 01.2025

Grades 1–2 Homeroom Co Teacher

Portland Friends School
01.2022 - 06.2024

3rd Grade Teacher

Cayman International School
01.2018 - 01.2020

Academic Interventionist & Instructional Coach

Hollis Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2018

2nd Grade Teacher

Kaler Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2013

3rd Grade Teacher

Colegio Nueva Granada
01.2010 - 01.2012

Title I Reading/Math Interventionist (K–5)

Bennington Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2010

Title I Reading Interventionist (K–5)

Brownington Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of Southern Maine

Master of Education - Integrated Learning

Antioch New England Graduate School

Experiential Education

Hurricane Island Outward Bound School – ME & FL Keys Wilderness Instructor (Sailing, Hiking, Canoeing) | 1990–2000