Mary Chavez Artusy
Summary
Relationship-driven Dean of Students focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
Responsive Education Solutions/LSC Partner
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with faculty members to enhance curriculum quality and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
- Leads strategic planning process for student affairs, aligning initiatives with institution's long-term goals.
- Meets with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues as well as disciplinary actions.
- Collects and analyzes behavior and academic data weekly, in order to make decisions about how to improve student achievement in collaboration with the school administration
- Counsels students and their families alongside other faculty members to develop plans for students who do not meet promotion requirements or students who need an individual academic plan.
- Develops school and community culture events, at least one a month
- Educates families, students, and staff members about bullying, including its impact on children.
- Partners with Lone Star College to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive learning pathways.
- Collaborated with faculty committees on matters pertaining to academic policy development affecting the quality of education provided by Student Services.
District Dyslexia Specialist
Conroe ISD
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Maintained data to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicated regularly with parents of students regarding child's progress.
- Led professional development sessions on understanding dyslexia and effective instructional techniques for diverse learners.
- Mentored fellow educators on best practices for teaching dyslexic learners, promoting inclusivity within the school community.
- Delivered direct instruction to dyslexic students receiving special education and assisted in attainment of IEP goals.
- Maintained compliance with PEIMS coding for caseload, records, and district databases.
Special Education Teacher
Conroe ISD
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
English and Language Arts Teacher
Conroe ISD
08.2011 - 05.2019
- Mentored struggling students through personalized tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed engaging curriculum materials for diverse learning styles, increasing overall student comprehension.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
Oil and Gas Landman Supervisor
Xcelon Land Services
01.2005 - 05.2011
- Mitigated potential conflicts by fostering strong relationships between the company, landowners, operators, and regulatory agencies.
- Facilitated negotiations with government authorities for permits required in exploration activities.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in lease negotiations, resulting in increased profit margins for the company.
- Cultivated client relationships leading to successful partnerships in joint venture projects within the oil and gas sector.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TXSkills
- Leadership experience
- Decision-making ability
- Clear communication skills
- Schedule management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Strong collaborator
Certification
- Generalist K-8th grade
- English as a Second Language
- Special Education
- Gifted and Talented
- Reading by Design Program
- Advanced Leadership
- Science of Reading
- T-TESS Appraisal
Accomplishments
- Humanitarian of the Year
- Faculty Team Leader
- Administrator Educator
- Nominated Teacher of the Year
- English Leadership Team
- Core Administration Team
- Culture of Kindness Team
Timeline
Dean of Students
Responsive Education Solutions/LSC Partner
05.2022 - Current
District Dyslexia Specialist
Conroe ISD
05.2019 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Conroe ISD
08.2016 - 05.2019
English and Language Arts Teacher
Conroe ISD
08.2011 - 05.2019
Oil and Gas Landman Supervisor
Xcelon Land Services
01.2005 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of St. Thomas
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