Mary Whitefountain
Polson
Summary
Holistically implementing differentiated instruction for diverse learners by constructing a learning environment on the foundation of trust, equity, and cultural awareness; thus, fostering empathy, autonomy, and critical thinking and enabling students to fabricate intricate schemas for fluidly transferring knowledge throughout disciplines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
STEM Ambassador
Salish Kootenai College - Bike Camp
07.2022 - 08.2025
- I was responsible for developing and implementing hands-on STEM lessons focused on bicycle maintenance and safety for students in grades 5 through 10. The camp ran for five days each summer from 2022 through 2025, during which I designed engaging, age-appropriate instruction that integrated practical mechanical skills, problem-solving, and real-world safety applications.
Student Teaching
Creston Elementary School
03.2024 - 05.2024
- I had the amazing opportunity to work with and be mentored by Jen Johnson, a master second-grade teacher at Creston Elementary School located in Creston, Montana.
- During my student teaching experience, I implemented an action research plan called "Solve & Evolve." This action research topic is a Problem-Solving (PS) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activity. In "Solve & Evolve" the students were active participants in collaboratively solving real-world problems, utilizing critical-thinking skills, and developing empathetic emotions for a variety of Peoples and unique circumstances.
- Due to the nature of the school-where teaching directly aligns with MCCSS-I was given flexibility in creating my own lessons in literacy and mathematics while fostering deep relationships with my students and cultivating a positive learning environment that celebrates mistakes as much as achievements.
K-8 Math for Teachers I - (MATH 182) Co-Teacher
Salish Kootenai College
09.2022 - 12.2022
- I was responsible for creating, revising, and implementing, specific lessons for K-8 Elementary Education Pre-Service teachers at Salish Kootenai College. I worked hand-in-hand with Dr. Heather Bleecker, a renowned faculty member at Salish Kootenai College for her innovative ideas and passion for equitable teaching. Heather and I co-taught utilizing various methods and math manipulatives (both digital and physical), including but not limited to, Base 10 Blocks, Katie Cubes, Cuisenaire Rods, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, Montana06-2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, Montana06-2018
Skills
- Developing respectful student-teacher relationships
- Fostering confidence and a growth mindset
- Hard-working and detail-oriented
- Passionate about learning and teaching
- Value culturally responsive teaching
- Flexible and Adaptable
Accomplishments
Teaching Certificate - SEID (247183) - June 2026
Haynes Foundation Scholarship Award (Salish Kootenai College) - February 2024
CPR Certified - Expires March 2028
Timeline
Student Teaching
Creston Elementary School
03.2024 - 05.2024
K-8 Math for Teachers I - (MATH 182) Co-Teacher
Salish Kootenai College
09.2022 - 12.2022
STEM Ambassador
Salish Kootenai College - Bike Camp
07.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salish Kootenai College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Salish Kootenai College
Learn More About Me
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