Mary Warren
Poulsbo,WA
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong foundation in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving educational needs. Equipped with expertise in instructional strategies, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Consistently focused on achieving tangible results and supporting student success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-time K-4 English Learner Instructor
KIPP New Orleans Charter Schools
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Planned and executed daily small group instruction for K-4 caseload (up to 41 students) at assigned school
- Completed initial screening of EL students while continuously monitoring, supporting, and managing student progress
- Collaborated with content teachers to support EL students through a variety of research-based strategies and best practices
- Designed and led professional development sessions for core content teachers in using EL strategies
- Ensured compliance with city and state EL mandates
- Used progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results to engage EL scholars with data-driven instruction
- Maintained positive communication and updates of student progress with non-native speaking families
ESL Curriculum Fellow
KIPP New Orleans Charter Schools
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Produced deliverables such as pacing guides, unit overviews, lesson plans for entire 23-24 school year, student-facing materials, regional PD slidedecks for team PD days, assessments, and well-organized Google Drive curriculum folder for grade level team to access
- Formatted and ensured alignment of Nat Geo curriculum activities with Louisiana state assessment ELPT Descriptors/Task Items
- Embeded research-based instructional strategies within lessons and serve as exemplary instructional coach of assigned curriculum
Louisiana State Leadership Team
Leap Into Science National Network
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted in statewide outreach for disseminating high-quality science and literacy programming to informal educators in rural and urban communities
- Coordinated and executed ongoing web-based trainings on evidence-based curricula and materials for program implementation and statewide collaboration
- Managed monthly professional development and technical assistance to 40+ partnering informal educators
Secondary Education After-School Instructor
STARBASE LOUISIANA
11.2013 - 08.2019
- Developed STEM curriculum and instruction to provide hands-on engineering activities
- Coordinated and executed student sessions at participating Bossier and Caddo schools as lead teacher
- Collaborated and provided team members with instructional objectives, and daily post-session feedback
- Assisted with marketing and outreach including multimedia outlets, sponsorship involvement, and administering a program newsletter
- Directed annual fundraising as well as volunteer and community engagement opportunities
- Contributed to project evaluation and research efforts through participation in surveys, interviews, and student and parent recruitment
Substitute Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Planned and implemented school curriculum including daily objectives and assignments at various elementary school locations
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, behaviors, and graded assignments for lead teachers
- Coordinated and executed daily schedules as planned by the lead teachers while building positive relationships with students and teaching staff
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Stetson University
DeLand, FL05-2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St John's River State College
Saint Augustine, FL05-2011
Skills
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure to ensure deadlines are met
- Interpersonal relationship building with colleagues
- Dependable team member with consistent and quality work
- Continuous learner willing to adapt
- Engaging communicator and listener
- Time management skills
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 to virtually train 50 informal educators in science literacy workshops during pandemic
- Achieved K-8 KIPP New Orleans Charter Schools Most Improved Campus for Growth in 23-24 Louisiana English State-Assessment ELPT Scores
- Coordinated and executed outreach plan that resulted in the enrollment growth for afterschool secondary education from 15 students to over 100 students across 5 campuses
Certification
- Louisiana Certification Areas: Kindergarten, Elementary Education
- English as a Second Language Endorsement
Timeline
ESL Curriculum Fellow
KIPP New Orleans Charter Schools
05.2023 - 05.2024
Full-time K-4 English Learner Instructor
KIPP New Orleans Charter Schools
07.2022 - 10.2024
Louisiana State Leadership Team
Leap Into Science National Network
03.2020 - 01.2022
Secondary Education After-School Instructor
STARBASE LOUISIANA
11.2013 - 08.2019
Substitute Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Louisiana Certification Areas: Kindergarten, Elementary Education
- English as a Second Language Endorsement
Master of Arts - Education
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Stetson University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St John's River State College
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