Mary Tong
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Dynamic, classical education professional with a proven track record, specializing in curriculum design and teacher training. Adept at fostering critical thinking and implementing data-driven strategies, I enhance instructional effectiveness and drive student success through tailored educational solutions. Proficient in Google Workspace, I ensure impactful learning experiences, while ensuring technological usage is at the service of the good, true, and beautiful.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Consultant - Elementary and Secondary Levels
Self-employed
Camarillo, USA
09.1998 - Current
- Facilitated growth of classical educational institutions through strategic consultancy.
- Provided expert solutions for organizational challenges.
- Provided exceptional support for training and instructional operations.
- Designed tailored curriculum plans using classical curriculum model.
National Sales Director
Zurvita Inc.
Camarillo, CA
01.1993 - 01.2025
- Independent Sales Director for nutritional products, with research-backed results.
- Responsible for sales, as well as team development and leadership, including training, information flow, and new business generation.
- Responsible for team recognition and progress tracking.
- Participated in yearly, national leadership training, product training, and industry information updates, especially regulatory compliance and the status of manufacturing practices.
Teacher, Catholic Moral Theology
Villanova Preparatory School
Ojai, USA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- I taught high school-level Catholic moral theology to a diverse set of students.
- Incorporated technology tools to improve educational delivery: Google Suite.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods and school structure changes.
- Worked alongside colleagues to create cohesive cross-subject study units.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Science Department Lead
St. Augustine Academy
Ventura, USA
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Taught across the classical curriculum, including Physical Science, Biology with Lab, Faith, Science and Religion, Mathematics, Spanish I, Girls' Choir, American Literature, and Romantic Poetry.
- Applied data-driven strategies to enhance cross-curricular curriculum development.
- Ensured accuracy in handling diverse sets of confidential records for both short and long terms.
- Provided student training in scientific processes and reporting, using classical and modern methodologies.
- Directed the development of instructional skills of new teachers through guidance on best practices and classical pedagogical methods.
- Participated in procedural evaluations supporting institutional accreditation for multiple schools.
- Facilitated technological solutions to optimize records management.
- Managed laboratory inventory levels by placing orders when necessary, and monitoring stock levels throughout the year.
- Resolved parent concerns in a timely manner by identifying the root causes of issues.
- Administered standardized tests and evaluated results to assess performance of students and teachers.
Teacher: All Courses K-12
St. Vincent's Homeschool Academy
Camarillo, USA
06.1997 - 07.2011
- Responsible for classical learning plans, content delivery, and assessment of students across the K-12 curriculum, using student-specific modalities with a classical curriculum tailored to individual student needs.
- Administrator: Specialist in School State compliance and records.
- Learning and assessment specialist and classical curriculum implementation.
Advisor: Teaching/Tutoring Pedagogy Elementary and Secondary Levels
Mother Of Divine Grace School
Ojai, USA
07.2000 - 05.2003
- Advisor: Individualized Classical Curriculum Selection and Implementation.
- Met monthly with a cohort of families regarding curriculum implementation and standards adherence, ensuring progress through the curriculum in a timely manner while troubleshooting content, behavioral, and pedagogical issues.
Teacher : 5th/6th Grade
Sacred Heart Church and Catholic School
Palm Desert, USA
10.1989 - 06.1990
- Taught the standard fifth and sixth grade curriculum, ensuring achievement using data-driven assessment techniques.
- Institutional lead for school-wide standardized testing,
- Liaison for inter-faculty problem-solving.
Student Teacher
Dolohan Elementary School
Rialto, USA
01.1989 - 05.1989
- Student Teaching and Master Teacher Support
Teacher
Dominican Sisters Summer Program
South Bronx, USA
06.1988 - 08.1988
- Teacher in the South Bronx to underserved, racially diverse students
- Tutor in reading and mathematics
Rental Contract Specialist
U-haul
Redlands , CA
01.1988 - 06.1988
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain best value for goods and services.
- Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors and vendors prior to payment authorization.
Customer service
Medicine Shoppe
San Gabriel, USA
- Assisted servers in providing outstanding customer service.
- Maintained records of customer purchases for return and exchange purposes.
Education
Professional Continuing education
Fides Et Ratio Seminar
Various06.2015
Steno Program For Faith And Science
New Orleans, LA06.2013
Individualized Learning Education/ Curriculum Development and Implementation/ Tutor Mentor Training
Laurel School
Ojai, CAContinuing Education For Prof. Clear Credential -
California State University San Bernadino
San Bernadino, CACA State Professional Teaching Credential - K-12
University of Redlands
Redlands, CABachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Redlands
Redlands, CASkills
- Critical Thinking and Decision making
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Training and Instructional Expertise
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Google Workspace Proficiency
- STEM Educational Development
- Curriculum mapping
- Teacher training
- Assessment design
Phone
cell, (805) 914-9135
Relatedexperience
- Presenter, Women's Mentor Series, Family and Society: Family as a Living Catechism, Confirmation: The Movement of the Holy Spirit in our Lives, The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman, Pasadena, CA
- Children's Choir Assistant, Padre Serra Parish, Camarillo, CA, 2012, 2018, Vocal and Behavioral support for director
- Caregiver, 2012, 2021, In home caregiver for elderly family members, Developing and implementing extensive care plans
- Small Business Owner, 1993, 2012
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher, Catholic Moral Theology
Villanova Preparatory School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Science Department Lead
St. Augustine Academy
08.2012 - 05.2017
Advisor: Teaching/Tutoring Pedagogy Elementary and Secondary Levels
Mother Of Divine Grace School
07.2000 - 05.2003
Education Consultant - Elementary and Secondary Levels
Self-employed
09.1998 - Current
Teacher: All Courses K-12
St. Vincent's Homeschool Academy
06.1997 - 07.2011
National Sales Director
Zurvita Inc.
01.1993 - 01.2025
Teacher : 5th/6th Grade
Sacred Heart Church and Catholic School
10.1989 - 06.1990
Student Teacher
Dolohan Elementary School
01.1989 - 05.1989
Teacher
Dominican Sisters Summer Program
06.1988 - 08.1988
Rental Contract Specialist
U-haul
01.1988 - 06.1988
Customer service
Medicine Shoppe
Professional Continuing education
Fides Et Ratio Seminar
Steno Program For Faith And Science
Individualized Learning Education/ Curriculum Development and Implementation/ Tutor Mentor Training
Laurel School
Continuing Education For Prof. Clear Credential -
California State University San Bernadino
CA State Professional Teaching Credential - K-12
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Redlands
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