Mary Chavez
Bronx
Summary
Dedicated and innovative Charter School Algebra Teacher with a passion for interweaving former social service experience to foster inclusive learning environments. Excels in the creation and development of engaging curriculum and implementing effective strategies to ensure student and organizational success. Committed to promoting social justice and critical consciousness within the education system.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Algebra 1 Lead Teacher
College Preparatory High School
Bronx, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Support Department Head and Assistant Department Head in recruitment, selection, and onboarding procedures for new hires within the Math department
- Design and execute a comprehensive scope and sequence for the Next Generation Algebra curriculum, safeguarding inclusivity and developing community relationship building among students, and educational professionals
- Identify methods of storytelling, and critical pedagogy, specifically tailored to algebra instruction
- Conduct weekly PLC (Professional Learning Community) check-ins with all Algebra teachers to assess curriculum effectiveness, provide support as a peer, and gather feedback on pedagogy for continuous improvement through creation of lessons and deliberate practice
- Collaborate with an artificial intelligence PLC to develop educational bots aimed at facilitating access to and mastery of standards for the next generation curriculum in mathematics.
- Implement innovative teaching strategies to engage 9th-grade students in Algebra 1, creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment
- Develop and deliver comprehensive lesson plans aligned with newly updated state standards, tailored to meet the diverse needs of students in a charter school setting
- Utilize technology and data-driven approaches to assess student progress, including: Google Classroom, DeltaMath, PowerSchool, Tableau, and Illuminate, to provide timely feedback and intervention strategies to support student achievement in the course
8th Grade Special Education Mathematics Teacher
Uncommon Schools
Brooklyn, NY
12.2018 - 02.2023
- Design and implement daily lesson plans that incorporate common core material in a comprehendible format for middle school scholars as apart of organizational goals, this includes scaffolding, creating acronyms for material, and revamping material to make it “sticky” for scholars.
- Create and execute creative, differentiated, and research-backed strategies to ensure active engagement of all students of all learning styles
- Report and analyze student homework and exam results to gauge content development
- Work alongside fellow teachers and parents in ensuring students have the learning tools and structured environment necessary to succeed
- Retain all student records to analyze and create weekly goals for addressing common trends to ensure progress
- Facilitate professional development presentations to educate fellow educators on teaching to the edges, and unique learning needs
- Execute parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and attend training on related programs
- Create teacher reports, IEP's and work with the school district and families to tailor academic structures for students
- Assess test, manage data and interpret results, including NWEA, DECODING, and other benchmark assessments
- Find engaging and alternative activities to teach skills necessary to master content working alongside the Special Education Coordinator, General Education Teachers, and Paraprofessionals
Senior Policy Case Manager
Fairfax County Department of Social Services
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Aid and provide guidance, advice, monitoring, and planning to program management on how to increase accuracy and efficiency throughout the division with federal/state policy and procedure
- Provide clients with information on federal programs: Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, AG, and LTSS
- Act as point of contact for Domestic Violence and Crisis Intervention Sectors, to include client referrals to programs related to medical, substance abuse, housing, employment, and community board services
- Assist in developing and supervising program initiatives directed towards populations that need advocated for including children and homeless residing within Fairfax County
- Perform crisis intervention to reduce risk of child neglect and abuse in at-risk familial situations
- Use systems such as: Virginia Case Management System, Systems Partnering in a Demographic Repository, Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, Medicaid Management Information System, and State Verification Exchange System
- Research and create reports, and analyses on policy and sector data
- Work with departmental staff, non-profit organizations, elected officials, federal/state agencies to provide services
- Create job aids and mentor newly hired employees on analyzing policy and caseload management
- Deliver editing for research projects in preparation for agency presentations
- Apply, and explain complex federal, state, and local policies to keep clients informed
- Ensure timely processing of all cases per program mandates and generate narratives
- Work alongside newly hired individuals to help teach and provide learning opportunities
- Develop cross-agency relationships with community-based supports
- Represent Social Services in community fairs, events and county meetings
- Lead groups in the completion of specialized projects to assist the division with increased workloads
Education
Master of Science - Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York03-2028
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and Child Welfare
Old Dominion University
05-2016
Skills
- Advanced communication in Spanish and English
- Proficient in managing PowerSchool, DeansList, and ParentSquare platforms
- Strong time management abilities
- Effective mediation skills
- Skilled in data-driven decision making
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Algebra 1 Lead Teacher
College Preparatory High School
02.2023 - Current
8th Grade Special Education Mathematics Teacher
Uncommon Schools
12.2018 - 02.2023
Senior Policy Case Manager
Fairfax County Department of Social Services
05.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and Child Welfare
Old Dominion University