Mary Smalley
Austin,TX
Summary
I am currently a senior at Texas State University set to graduate in May (Eat 'Em Up Cats!). I am doing a student teaching residency program at Blazier Primary in AISD. I have been lucky enough to be here the entire 2024-2025 school year.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Cabin Counselor
Children's Association for Maximum Potential
Center Point, TX
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Supported and led a cabin of 8 to 14 campers with varying disabilities.
- Responsible for creating counselor and camper pairings each week.
- Assisted in behavior management by using proactive strategies and interventions tailored to campers with disabilities.
- I trained my volunteers on lifting, hygiene, feeding, and behavior management strategies.
- I created inclusive activities that were accessible and adaptable to all campers' needs.
Residency 2nd Grade Student Teacher
Austin ISD: Blazier Primary
Austin, TX
08.2024 - 05.2025
- I gained classroom management strategies by observing my host teacher and other educators.
- Facilitated student learning by utilizing curricula such as HMH and STEMscopes.
- Delivered engaging, student-centered instruction.
- Collaborated with my host teacher to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Administered and graded class assignments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- I worked with a small group to help enhance reading and math skills.
Disability Caretaker
Consumer DIrect Care Network Texas
Wimberley, TX
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided personal care services such as toileting, eating, administering medications, and behavior management.
- Promoted independence for everyday tasks.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the family's environment by cleaning surfaces, washing clothes, or washing dishes.
- Created personalized activity plans to match individual interests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2025
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School
Bastrop, TX05-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Inclusive education
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management
- Collaborative planning
Timeline
Residency 2nd Grade Student Teacher
Austin ISD: Blazier Primary
08.2024 - 05.2025
Disability Caretaker
Consumer DIrect Care Network Texas
01.2024 - 06.2024
Chief Cabin Counselor
Children's Association for Maximum Potential
05.2023 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas State University
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School
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