Mary Margaret Delaney
Washington,DC
Summary
Distinguished classroom instruction, curriculum design and management experience in the field of education, including secondary and post-secondary. Possess strong leadership, guidance and instructional talents working with writing students. Designer of curriculum development and assessment. Recognized by colleagues and students for creative problem solving.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Writing and Reading
Montgomery College
Montgomery, USA
01.2009 - Current
- Teacher of English and Reading courses to groups of students with diverse first languages, learning abilities, physical abilities and socioeconomic backgrounds using a myriad of interactive, hands-on, in-person and online activities.
- Instructor and designer of curriculum for English Composition: Objective is to improve student’s ability to communicate effectively in writing, including instruction of basic writing patterns, effective construction of paragraphs and essays and preparation of the documented research paper and deepening understand of rhetorical skills and strategies.
- Dedicated experience teaching intervention courses for transitional students who are placed into IERW (INTEGRATED ENGLISH READING AND WRITING).
SAT/ACT/PRAXIS Instructor (Reading/Writing)
Montgomery College
Montgomery, USA
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Provide creative procedures and successfully facilitate student progress (improved student test scores) through use of diagnostics and the teaching of explicit strategies and techniques.
- Adept at explaining complex language-related concepts.
- SAT Prep for Rockland High School Native American Indian Education Program, in conjunction with Montgomery County, MD Public School System.
Academic Coordinator
Montgomery College
Montgomery, USA
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Interview, hire, and supervise faculty for redeveloped developmental reading and writing program.
- Design and Develop sinuous curriculum supporting all types of learners that has been successfully delivered to 100’s of students.
- High percentage of crossover from transition program (BRIDGE) to credit side of college.
- Develop curriculum and integrate new technologies and curriculum design, such as MYFOUNDATIONSLAB software.
- Design and Develop Curriculum: College Success Skills for High School Summer School Program.
Professor of Writing
Holyoke Community College & Springfield Technical Community College
, USA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Instructor of English Composition: Objective is to improve student’s ability to communicate effectively in writing, including instruction of basic writing patterns, effective construction of paragraphs and essays and preparation of the documented research paper.
- Instructor of Basic Writing for students seeking to communicate successfully in writing.
Advising and Counseling
Montgomery College
Montgomery, USA
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Exceptional knowledge of curriculum requirements for community college and pre-professional programs.
- High skills in establishing trust with students.
- Support pre-academic students in setting short and long-term goals, assessing their academic, career, and personal needs, while connecting them to MC’s existing support systems.
Instructor/Curriculum Designer
George C. Marshall High School
Fairfax County, USA
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Teacher of 11th grade American Literature.
- 11th grade Team Leader.
- 98% passage rate for English Standards of Learning state test.
- Sponsor of Debate Club.
- Sponsor of Film Club.
Humanities and Film Academy Head
Northwood High School
Northwood, USA
01.2004 - 01.2005
English/Reading Teacher
Parkland Middle School
Montgomery County, USA
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Teacher of English for Gifted and Talented students.
- Design curriculum and instruct courses for successful block period: The English/Reading Studio Course.
- Modeled exemplary practices in classroom setting for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff to observe best practices; facilitated exposure of program/curriculum to collaborate expertise with MCPS staff.
- Chosen by Parkland Administration and Staff Development Office of MCPS to deliver presentation of English/Reading Studio course to all Parkland teachers and staff.
- Chosen by Parkland Administration and MCPS Staff Development Office to train science and English teachers in methods and strategies of reading in the content area.
Education
Masters of Philosophy - Irish Theatre Studies/Lit.
Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
Catholic University of America
01.1996
Education Courses -
Trinity College Graduate School
Washington, DC01.2005
Master’s level Education Courses -
University of Virginia Graduate School
01.2000
Skills
- Creative writing instruction
- Curriculum design
- Online teaching
- Peer collaboration
- Academic and Career Advising
- Curriculum creation
- Lectures and discussions
- Remote instruction
- Research writing
- Creative questioning
- Cultural awareness
- Interpersonal relations
- Evaluation of programs
- Technology in education
References
- Teri Hurst, English Chairperson/Emeritus, Montgomery College, teri.hurst@montgomerycollege.edu
- Susan Simpson, Professor, Montgomery College, susan.simpson@montgomerycollege.edu
- Natalie Martinez, Disability Support Faculty Counselor, Montgomery College, natalie.martinez@montgomerycollege.edu
Curriculum Design
- Designer of Curriculum for Smithsonian Institute Fellowship
- Designer of Curriculum for College-Wide Academic and Career Success Program + Life Skills (Montgomery College)
Awards Certifications Conferences
- Awarded Smithsonian Fellowship, Smithsonian Institution, 05/22
- Certified Online Professor, Montgomery College
Timeline
Advising and Counseling
Montgomery College
01.2018 - 01.2023
SAT/ACT/PRAXIS Instructor (Reading/Writing)
Montgomery College
01.2015 - 01.2023
Academic Coordinator
Montgomery College
01.2012 - 01.2018
Professor of Writing
Holyoke Community College & Springfield Technical Community College
01.2011 - 01.2013
Professor of Writing and Reading
Montgomery College
01.2009 - Current
Instructor/Curriculum Designer
George C. Marshall High School
01.2005 - 01.2008
Humanities and Film Academy Head
Northwood High School
01.2004 - 01.2005
English/Reading Teacher
Parkland Middle School
01.2000 - 01.2005
Masters of Philosophy - Irish Theatre Studies/Lit.
Trinity College
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
Catholic University of America
Education Courses -
Trinity College Graduate School
Master’s level Education Courses -
University of Virginia Graduate School