MARY RICE
South Bend,IN
Summary
Passionate educator with both strong practical teaching experience and a desire to enact advances in educational equity on national, state, diocesan, and school levels.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Middle School English and Religion
Saint Joseph Grade School
South Bend, Indiana
08.2025 - Current
- Pioneered school adoption of the Encounter Religion curriculum aligned with diocesan standards
- Designed and implemented an original rigorous ELA curriculum
- Successfully met demonstrable learning outcomes guided by state ILEARN tests
- Developed MTSS-informed lessons and units to support individualized growth
- Planned student faith opportunities including liturgical roles and a retreat
- Engineered and implemented an original culinary arts elective class
Tutor
St. Cletus Catholic School
Gretna, USA
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked individually with 5 struggling students to support academic success across all subjects
Classroom Teacher, Middle School English and History
St. Cletus Catholic School
Gretna, USA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Designed and implemented effective course plans with Voyages English curriculum for both 6th and 7th grade students across writing and grammar skills
- Promoted research skills and logical analysis through a history curriculum that pushed students to deeply engage with sources and civic responsibility
- Worked closely with clinical counselor to understand and respond to students with unique learning environment needs such as those with autism spectrum disorder, persistent grief, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, speech impediments, selective mutism, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation
Education
Master of Education - Alliance for Catholic Education
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Program of Liberal Studies; Theology
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2023
Skills
- 2025-2026: Reform Leaders' Summit Cohort 17 Participant (K-12 Teachers)
- June-July 2025: Alliance for Catholic Education Teacher in Residence
- June-July 2025: Program for Educational Access (PEA) Intern
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Indiana Teaching License (English Language Arts)
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Teacher, Middle School English and Religion
Saint Joseph Grade School
08.2025 - Current
Tutor
St. Cletus Catholic School
01.2024 - 05.2025
Classroom Teacher, Middle School English and History
St. Cletus Catholic School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Master of Education - Alliance for Catholic Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts - Program of Liberal Studies; Theology
University of Notre Dame