Mary Ducker
Rio Vista,CA
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschooling Teacher
Heritage Peak Charter School
Vacaville, California
08.2011 - 06.2024
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Linguist
US Army
Syracuse, New York
08.1992 - 08.1998
- Interpreted statements made by participants during interviews, meetings and conferences by using various methods to preserve original intent, meaning and emphasis.
- Provided general linguistic support for military operations to interpret meetings, conferences and interviews.
- Performed analysis and derived information.
- Helped interrogators track locations and points of interest through diverse map tracking tools.
Education
Associate of Arts - English
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA05-2024
Skills
- Assessment strategies
- Student rapport
- Youth mentorship
- Kinesthetic learning
- Organization
- Prioritization
Timeline
Homeschooling Teacher
Heritage Peak Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2024
Linguist
US Army
08.1992 - 08.1998
Associate of Arts - English
Solano Community College