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Mary Ann CHAPMAN, Ed. D.

Togiak,AK

Summary

Educational and organizational administrator dedicated to school performance, instructional coaching, and student success. Attentive to the pulse of the school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of community involvement methods. Utilizing familiarity with Alaska standards and state, federal, and local regulations to achieve and implement academic achievement plans and programs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secondary School Principal 6-12

Togiak School
Togiak, AK
08.2023 - Current
  • Guide instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Refer to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
  • Instruct teachers on classroom management, behavior, and instructional strategies.
  • Provide leadership in developing and implementing school improvement plans.
  • Implement effective strategies for recruiting qualified personnel when vacancies occur at the school.
  • Prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
  • Manage daily operations of the school, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, discipline, attendance tracking, and parent communication.
  • Recruit, hire, and train primary and supplemental teaching staff.
  • Collaborate with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
  • Analyze data from surveys conducted among faculty members, parents, or students regarding satisfaction levels with various aspects of the school environment.
  • Direct special projects such as fundraising campaigns and new program implementations.
  • Appoint committees responsible for ensuring smooth functioning of extracurricular activities.

K-12 Principal

Andrew K. Demoski School
Nulato, AK
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas needing improvement.
  • Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
  • Implemented effective strategies for recruiting qualified personnel when vacancies occurred at the school.
  • Managed daily operations of the school, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, discipline, attendance tracking, and parent communication.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
  • Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
  • Analyzed data from surveys conducted among faculty members, parents, or students regarding satisfaction levels with various aspects of the school environment.
  • Directed special projects such as fundraising campaigns and new program implementations.
  • Appointed committees responsible for ensuring smooth functioning of extracurricular activities.

Physics and Chemistry Teacher

Marshall High School
Marshall, Texas
08.2021 - Current
  • Instructed 165 students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations, and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Leveraged varied instructional delivery modes to support student differences and learning styles.
  • Consulted with students individually and in groups to help students efficiently reach learning goals.
  • Designed and implemented course curricula that reflected relevance of chemistry to everyday world.
  • Prepared plans, materials, and activities for students to reach chemistry learning outcomes.
  • Conferred with academic area chair on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies, and college policies and procedures.
  • Maintained current knowledge of chemistry and effective teaching methodologies.

Physics, Chemistry, Life Skills Teacher

D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Farmerville, Louisiana
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Engaged 120 students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations, and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
  • Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Maintained impeccable records for each student and daily instructional activities.
  • Supported students with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillsets to promote independence and self-confidence.
  • Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve students' social integration.
  • Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers and tablets.
  • Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Managed laboratory and stockroom by pricing and ordering chemical supplies and equipment.

Head Coach, Track and Field Varsity and J High

D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Farmerville, Louisiana
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
  • Devised lessons on introductory and advanced skills to support safe and guided athlete development.
  • Interviewed, hired, trained and managed five coaches.
  • Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
  • Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
  • Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
  • Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
  • Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
  • Mentored and developed novice coaches in recruiting and scouting of student-athletes.
  • Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
  • Crafted successful training plans for varsity and junior varsity squads of more than 60 athletes.
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.

Assistant Coach Cross Country/Track Field

D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Farmerville, Louisiana
08.2014 - 05.2018

Quality Control Technologist III, Head Parasitologist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Lake Charles, Louisiana
09.2003 - 06.2011

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
05.2022

Master of Arts -

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science/Biological Sciences

Louisiana State University School of Allied Health
Shreveport, LA
08.1994

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Safety and Security Procedures
  • School Community Relations
  • Collaborative Leader
  • Grant Proposals
  • School Culture
  • Student Performance Data
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Budget Administration

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Professional Learning Guide project.
  • Project was presented at MSERA in November 2021.
  • Submitted article for publishing in ASCD Educational Leadership Journal, October, 2021

Certification

  • Provisional Type B Alaska 2-Year Certificate # 4121878: Educational Leadership
  • Initial Out of State Teacher Certificate #4119967: Middle School Science, General Science 6-12
  • Google Level 2 Educator

Timeline

Secondary School Principal 6-12

Togiak School
08.2023 - Current

K-12 Principal

Andrew K. Demoski School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Physics and Chemistry Teacher

Marshall High School
08.2021 - Current

Physics, Chemistry, Life Skills Teacher

D'arbonne Woods Charter School
08.2018 - 05.2021

Head Coach, Track and Field Varsity and J High

D'arbonne Woods Charter School
08.2018 - 03.2020

Assistant Coach Cross Country/Track Field

D'arbonne Woods Charter School
08.2014 - 05.2018

Quality Control Technologist III, Head Parasitologist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2003 - 06.2011

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Louisiana Tech University

Master of Arts -

Louisiana Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science/Biological Sciences

Louisiana State University School of Allied Health
Mary Ann CHAPMAN, Ed. D.