Mary Wood
Chapin,SC
Summary
Self-motivated professional with extensive educational background. Interested in shifting careers to an innovative means of improving the lives of people in the community. Exceptional ability to communicate with and relate to many audiences. Committed to crafting positive connections, generating empathy, and understanding multiple perspectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
Chapin High School
Chapin, SC
08.2018 - Current
- Crafted, developed, and implemented materials and lesson plans for students across multiple sections of high school English
- Created informative and visually-stimulating presentations for materials
- Taught students perspectives across multiple disciplines and genres with emphasis in empathy and diversity
- Communicated with a variety of audiences via email, in person, and remotely
- Established excellence with 2022 AP Lang passage rate (82.6%) exceeding Global rate (55.7%) by 26.9%
- Used various technological platforms and applications, including but not limited to PowerSchool, Adobe, and Google
- Adjusted and responded to students' and parents' varying needs and circumstances
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom
Yoga Instructor
2015 - 2020
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
High School English Teacher
Gray Collegiate Academy
Columbia, SC
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Taught English I Honors and English III Honors in charter school for athletes
High School English Teacher
Palmetto Scholars Academy
North Charleston, SC
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Taught English I Honors to students in gifted and talented charter school
Adjunct English Instructor
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC
08.2008 - 05.2016
- Taught academic reading and writing to adult students
- Developed lesson plans and assessments
- Engage with diverse population of students
Education
Master of Arts - High School Teaching
05.2007
B.A. - English Literature
05.2005
Skills
- Excellent Writing Skills
- Knowledge of Current Issues and Societal Climate
- Public Speaking Proficiency
- Content Development
- Presentation Creation
- Records Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking Ability
- G-Suite, MS Office
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Cultural Awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Superior Communication Skills
Certification
- Advanced Placement Language and Composition
- Advanced Placement Literature
- Vinyasa Yoga
Timeline
High School English Teacher - Chapin High School
08.2018 - Current
High School English Teacher - Gray Collegiate Academy
07.2017 - 08.2018
High School English Teacher - Palmetto Scholars Academy
08.2016 - 07.2017
Adjunct English Instructor - Midlands Technical College
08.2008 - 05.2016
Yoga Instructor -
2015 - 2020
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Master of Arts, High School Teaching
University of North Carolina Wilmington - B.A., English Literature
- Advanced Placement Language and Composition
- Advanced Placement Literature
- Vinyasa Yoga
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