Mary Gimler-Cross
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record in Denver Public Schools, adept at fostering student empowerment through innovative teaching strategies and collaborative projects.
Skilled in health and safety, I effectively managed high-pressure situations as a Medic in the woods, ensuring optimal camp hygiene and reducing injury rates through proactive measures.
The communication letter to the incoming troops was most supportive in a successful summer camp.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational research, trends, and best practices for effective teaching strategies.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to engage students and promote critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on interdisciplinary projects, enhancing student engagement across subjects.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Seasonal Worker Medic
Denver Area Council
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations effectively by remaining calm and focused during peak seasonal times, allowing for the swift resolution of customer inquiries and concerns.
- Monitored overall camp hygiene standards, implementing measures to reduce the spread of communicable diseases.
- Reduced injury rates through proactive risk management and thorough pre-camp health screenings.
- Stayed current on best practices in wilderness medicine by attending professional development courses and workshops regularly.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
Skills
- student 1st
- integrity
- Health and safety
- Group and individual instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Resource utilization
- Substitute teaching
- Student empowerment
Timeline
Seasonal Worker Medic - Denver Area Council
05.2023 - 08.2023
Guest Teacher - Denver Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Sam Houston State University - , Elementary Education
Sam Houston State University - Bachelor of Arts, Studio Arts
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