Mary Mills
Arlington,TX
Summary
Passionate teacher for 18 years with proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Highland Park Independent School District
Dallas, TX
08.2015 - Current
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and gave constructive feedback to students in orderto assist in setting realistic academic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Eanes Independent School District
Austin, TX
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Served as Team Lead for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school year
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
El Dorado School District
El Dorado, AR
08.2008 - 08.2011
2nd Grade Teacher
Little Rock School District
Little Rock, AR
08.2006 - 08.2007
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
12.2005
Skills
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Behavioral Improvement
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Developing Social Skills
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Technology Use to Enhance Learning
Accomplishments
- Served as Operational Team Lead for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years
- Served on Campus Leadership Committee for 2015-2016 school year
- Earned "Teacher of the Year" in 2009.
- Curriculum writer for Eanes ISD
- Commended for 100% passing rate for STAAR testing in 2022
- Standard certification in Generalist PreK - 6
Timeline
3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher - Highland Park Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher - Eanes Independent School District
08.2011 - 08.2015
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher - El Dorado School District
08.2008 - 08.2011
2nd Grade Teacher - Little Rock School District
08.2006 - 08.2007
Lamar University - Master of Science, Special Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education