MARY FASSBENDER
Franklin
Summary
Passionate Teacher for 33 years in both suburban and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Jackie Robinson Middle School
09.1990 - 06.1991
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Taught science in a multi-age classroom (grades 6-8) in a Math/Science Specialty School
- Co-facilitated annual science fair
5th Grade Teacher
Pleasant View Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Science Methods Instructor
Cardinal Stritch University
06.2008 - 07.2022
- Taught EMA 544 Elementary/Middle-Level Science Methods to adults in the Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Madison cohorts
7th Grade Science Teacher
Forest Park Middle School, Middle School
08.1991 - 06.2020
- Taught 7th-grade science in a project-based format
- Taught in a house setting (1 math, science, social studies, and literacy teacher)
- Leadership positions include: Middle School Science Liaison, New Teacher Mentor, Assessment Trainer, Cooperating Teacher for student teachers and field students
Research Methodology Instructor
Cardinal Stritch University
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Taught research methodology in an online format to teachers completing their Master’s Degree program and preparing to do their action research project.
- Advised teachers completing their action research project as a required component for their Master's Degree.
New Teacher Mentor
Franklin Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2023
- Provided support and coaching to teachers that were new to the district.
Children's Educator Boerner Botanical Gardens
Friends Of The Boerner Botanical Gardens
06.2023 - Current
- Teach diverse student classes of various grade levels about plant and environmental science
- Provide an interactive learning environment in the classroom and in nature
Education
Master’s of Education - Professional Development
Cardinal Stritch University
1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI05.1990
Skills
- Evaluate Students
- Student Monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- Nationally Board Certified Teacher (Early Adolescent Science) 2009- present
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) state finalist 2007,2011
- Presenter at the National Science Teachers Association Convention 2012-2014
- Kohl Fellowship Recipient, 2006
- Franklin Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2005
Timeline
Children's Educator Boerner Botanical Gardens
Friends Of The Boerner Botanical Gardens
06.2023 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Pleasant View Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2023
Research Methodology Instructor
Cardinal Stritch University
01.2013 - 01.2017
Science Methods Instructor
Cardinal Stritch University
06.2008 - 07.2022
New Teacher Mentor
Franklin Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2023
7th Grade Science Teacher
Forest Park Middle School, Middle School
08.1991 - 06.2020
Middle School Science Teacher
Jackie Robinson Middle School
09.1990 - 06.1991
Master’s of Education - Professional Development
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cardinal Stritch University
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