Mary Ploense

Experienced and reliable classroom teacher with strong multitasking skills and a positive attitude. Proactive in assuming extra responsibilities to support team goals. Demonstrates expertise in creating engaging lesson plans and adapting teaching strategies for diverse student needs. Recognized for fostering collaboration with colleagues and unwavering commitment to student success, resulting in a supportive and dynamic classroom environment.

• College Board AP Summer Institute, Tulsa, OK, 07/01/11, 32
• College Board AP Conference, Phoenix, AZ, 12/01/10, 8
• Arizona Technology in Education Alliance Conference, Tucson, AZ, 01/01/09, 8

• Making Real-World Connections for Students: Integrating Algebra II and Chemistry, Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, 5000, 10/01/12
• Integrating Technology in a Relevant Context in High School Biology, Greater Valley Area Health Education Center, 4958, 07/01/12
• Teaching the Inquiry Process in HS Chemistry: Integrating Technology in a Relevant Context, Salt River Project, 4918, 05/01/10

• Science Department Chair, Poston Butte HS, Florence USD, San Tan Valley, AZ, 07/01/11, present, Manage staff of ten science teachers, inventory and safety of two chemical and two general prep-rooms, annual budget of $12,000, placing of orders, and auditing shipments of supplies, Support individual science disciplines in planning, evaluating, and revising course curricula
• District Science Literacy Coach, Florence USD, Florence, AZ, 01/01/12, present, Lead district 6-12 science teachers in collaborative dialogue focused on developing and imbedding appropriate grade or content level literacy activities in their daily instruction
• School Improvement Committee Member, Poston Butte HS, Florence USD, San Tan Valley, AZ, 07/01/09, 05/01/12, Contributed to a team of faculty and administration to establish priorities and select school wide goals, identify practices necessary to achieve selected goals, and collect and interpret related data
• School Improvement Advisory Council Member, Smith JHS, Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ, 01/01/06, 05/01/09, Worked collaboratively with parents, students, and community stakeholders to engage their input and continued support for the school improvement plan