Mary Ann Rodgers
Tupelo,MS
Summary
I have taught kindergarten, second, and fourth grade students in twenty-five years of teaching. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Mantachie Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Teacher
Verona Elementary
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
Teacher
Smithville Elementary
07.2001 - 06.2017
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
2nd Grade Teacher
Aberdeen MS
07.1999 - 06.2001
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
Master of Arts - K-12 Reading
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.1999
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.1997
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Group and Individual Instruction
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Multicultural Populations
- Academic Material Selection
- Faculty Collaboration
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Performance Assessment
- Student Evaluation
- Positive Learning Environment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Knowledge in Area of Expertise
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Mantachie Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Teacher
Verona Elementary
07.2018 - 06.2022
Teacher
Smithville Elementary
07.2001 - 06.2017
2nd Grade Teacher
Aberdeen MS
07.1999 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - K-12 Reading
Mississippi University For Women
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Itawamba Community College
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