Mary Mitchem
Pottsboro
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Pottsboro Independent School District, specializing in individualized education support and fostering active student engagement. Skilled in performance assessments and collaborative teacher-parent communication, I successfully enhanced literacy skills and increased parent satisfaction through effective IEP meetings, creating a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sixth Grade Reading Teacher
Pottsboro Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving communication and working together.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through parent communication and data keeping.
- Taught Special Education classes and integrated students with differing abilities into my General Education classes.
- Gifted and Talented Coordinator for three years, serving students grades fifth through eighth.
Sixth Grade Reading and English Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
08.2015 - 06.2019
Fifth Grade Language Arts and Social Studies
Killeen Independent School District
08.2008 - 06.2016
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Level Education
Baylor University
Waco, TX05-2008
Skills
- Specialized Education Knowledge
- Active Student Engagement
- Collaborative Teacher-Parent Communication
- Effective Faculty Teamwork
- Performance Assessments
- Individualized Education Support
- Lesson Planning
- Evaluation Methods
- Academic Evaluation
- Personalized Education Plans
Certification
- Special Education Certification
- English, Language Arts and Reading Grades 4-8
- Generalist Grades 4-8
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Month October 2024
- Gifted and Talented Coordinator
- Resource Reading Teacher
- 16 years experience participating in ARD as both a teacher and a parent
Timeline
Sixth Grade Reading Teacher
Pottsboro Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
Sixth Grade Reading and English Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
08.2015 - 06.2019
Fifth Grade Language Arts and Social Studies
Killeen Independent School District
08.2008 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Level Education
Baylor University
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