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Mary Ann Wildman

Anderson,IN

Summary

Certified Reading Teacher with a background in boosting students' literacy and developing positive classroom environments. Knowledgeable in the latest reading educational methods. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 30 years.

Reading Teacher with an astute understanding of lesson planning and individualized literacy strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district by positively engaging students both in groups and individually. Forward-thinking individual with love of reading and dedication to educating students. Offering more than 30 years of assessing skills and enacting engaging lesson plans.

Experienced Middle School Reading/ELA .Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 30 years in classroom environments.

Mindful Middle School Teacher accomplished in preparing students for future through use of new technologies. History of encouraging students to engage in group work and to solve problems in team-driven approach.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Grade Six Reading and High Ability Teacher

Anderson Community Schools
Anderson, Indiana
10.1989 - 06.2018
  • Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Supervised test taking and graded papers.
  • Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Supervised small reading groups of students.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Instructed more than 120 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.

Seventh and Eighth Grade English Language Arts

Litchfield Park School District
Litchfield Park, Arizona
10.1984 - 06.1986
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.

5th Grade ELA Teacher

St Mary Of The Valley Grade School
Beaverton, Oregon
09.1981 - 06.1985
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.

Chapter One Reading Teacher

Anderson Community Schools
Anderson, Indiana
09.1979 - 06.1980
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.

Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher

Saint Mary's School
Anderson, Indiana
09.1977 - 06.1979
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.

Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher

Community School Corporation Of Southern Hancock
New Palestine, Indiana
12.1976 - 06.1977
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.1975 - 12.1975
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.

Education

Reading - Reading Specialist

Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
06.1990

Master of Arts - Education

Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
06.1980

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Butler Uviversity
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.1975

Skills

  • Reading groups
  • Reading instruction
  • Classroom supervision
  • Experienced with Internet, Chromebook, Power School, Google Docs
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Lesson Planning
  • Learning assessments
  • Literacy skills
  • Field trip planning
  • Quality education
  • Organizational ability

Timeline

Grade Six Reading and High Ability Teacher

Anderson Community Schools
10.1989 - 06.2018

Seventh and Eighth Grade English Language Arts

Litchfield Park School District
10.1984 - 06.1986

5th Grade ELA Teacher

St Mary Of The Valley Grade School
09.1981 - 06.1985

Chapter One Reading Teacher

Anderson Community Schools
09.1979 - 06.1980

Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher

Saint Mary's School
09.1977 - 06.1979

Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher

Community School Corporation Of Southern Hancock
12.1976 - 06.1977

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools
09.1975 - 12.1975

Reading - Reading Specialist

Ball State University

Master of Arts - Education

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Butler Uviversity

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