Mary Stevens
Summary
Experienced Elementary and Middle School Teaching Professional with a strong dedication to the total development of children. My belief is that student centered learning and positive reinforcement are key in education. Bringing a positive attitude and creativity to school is a constant goal of mine. My specialties are k-6 elementary education with a focus on ELA, math, and social studies and 7th grade general science. I also have a passion for hands-on teaching in my gifted and talented and leadership classes. I am committed to encouraging creativity and higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Leadership Development Teacher/ Gifted (quest)
Bayou View Middle School
2023.07 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Equipped students with job search skills to increase success chances.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
7th grade science teacher
Bayou View Middle School
2019.01 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations and standardized assessments.
- Evaluated submitted assignments for clarity and skills, assigned grades and discussed results with struggling students to enhance understanding of course objectives.
- Evaluated student progress using range of assessment tools, including participation in class discussion, assignment content and exam scores to identify strengths and further learning opportunities.
- Designed and conducted research designed around project based learning to advance knowledge in field, sharing findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Successfully instructed classes totaling up to 312 students in a school year.
4th Grade Math And ELA Teacher
Harold Keller Elementary School
2016.08 - 2017.07
- Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.
- Supported other teachers with math instruction.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.
- Create lessons and materials centered around project based learning.
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations and standardized assessments
5th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Woodland West Elementary
2015.08 - 2016.07
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain the best intervention methods.
- Created a positive and engaging environment in the classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
3rd Grade Teacher
Woodland West Elementary
2014.08 - 2015.07
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Assisted implementing student-led before-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.
- Planned and implemented lesson plans based outbalanced literacy.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
1st Grade Teacher
Casey Elementary School
2012.09 - 2014.07
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of centers and manipulative.
- collaborated with parents to help ensure student achievement and success.
- Improved student's analytical skills by introducing computer program technologies.
- collaborated with team members to create and implement rigorous and engaging lessons.
4th grade teacher
Casey Elementary
2011.02 - 2012.09
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Campus coordinator for WATCH DOGS program.
- Created and implanted arts intergraded lesson plans to help foster student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS2010
Skills
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Strong collaborator
- Experience with special-needs students
- Teaching/tutoring
- Positive learning environment (conscious discipline)
- Student-centered learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Effective time management
- Classroom discipline
- Audio-visual aid implementation
- Implementation of PBIS and consensus discipline
- Creative lesson planning and implementation.
- Coordinated Watch D.O.G.S. program.
- Certified Science and History teacher in grades 7-12.
- Edulastic certified teacher for both levels one and two.
Timeline
Leadership Development Teacher/ Gifted (quest)
Bayou View Middle School
2023.07 - Current
7th grade science teacher
Bayou View Middle School
2019.01 - Current
4th Grade Math And ELA Teacher
Harold Keller Elementary School
2016.08 - 2017.07
5th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Woodland West Elementary
2015.08 - 2016.07
3rd Grade Teacher
Woodland West Elementary
2014.08 - 2015.07
1st Grade Teacher
Casey Elementary School
2012.09 - 2014.07
4th grade teacher
Casey Elementary
2011.02 - 2012.09
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
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