Mary Beth Ballweber

• Taught ELA, Math, Science, Religion and Social Studies in accordance to essential curriculum provided by Archdiocese of Baltimore
• Increased student engagement through hands-on learning & tech integration
• Assisted administration with analysis of standardized test scores in order to create target groups for improvement and enrichment
• Worked with school counselor to develop Catholic accommodation plans for students with learning challenges
• Met with grade level team regularly to plan and share best practices
• Served as mentor to colleague changing grade levels, new teacher, and long-term substitute
• Contributed to strategic overhaul of Lower School schedule to create more effective schedule for students & teachers
• Submitted yearly budget to business office for school wide planning purposes
• Planned 5th grade liturgies throughout year
• Served as chairman of strategic planning committee, revising school's mission and vision statements
• Served as Social Studies coordinator for grades K-5
• Co-directed spring musical as sponsor of Middle School Creative Arts Club
• Conducted highly successful STEM summer camp for students in second, third and fourth grades
• Offered weekly tips to colleagues on differentiating instruction as part of Archdiocese's call to inclusion
• Attended virtual NCEA conference, participating in workshops related to distance learning

Taught 4th and 5th grade Social Studies and 5th grade English

• Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
• Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention
• Mentored first year teachers in matters of curriculum and school policy
• Organized school's first virtual classroom experience in coordination with Maryland Historical Society
• Supervised overhaul of pre-K through 8 Social Studies curriculum as History department chair
• Assisted Lower School faculty in selection of appropriate materials textbooks to support new curriculum
• Maintained web page, keeping community aware of classroom and school-wide events
• Advised student leaders as Student Council sponsor, providing guidance planning school-wide social events and engaged in community service
• Attended AIMS Student Leadership Workshop with members of Student Council, providing students opportunity to network with student leaders from other schools
• Participated in National Association of Independent Schools conference, meeting with teachers from other regions to discuss current issues in education.

• Taught sixth grade World History.
• Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material
• Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
• Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
• Revamped history curriculum with other members of department in order to improve scope and sequence
• Routinely met with students' parents regarding academic and behavioral issues to discuss solutions
• As Dean of Students, mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic difficulties.
• Advised Middle School Student Council
• Coordinated community-wide events such as Soul Food Luncheon, Middle School Lock-in, Field Day, King's Vision workshop and Renaissance Festival
• Facilitated planning and execution of new student orientation.
• Assisted Middle School Head in developing policy and interviewing prospective faculty
• Participated in AIMS Leadership Retreat at Rocky Gap Resort, meeting with other administrators to discuss challenges within communities and potential solutions
• Attended Stanley H. King Institute, week-long workshop led by experienced mental health and counseling professionals to learn how to improve school advisory system
• Attended AIMS Making Schools Safe workshop, discussing ways to make school more welcoming for students from non-traditional families.
  

• Taught sixth and eighth grade Social Studies.
• Created lesson plans in accordance with state and county-wide curriculum standards.
• Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
• Used variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations
• Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
• Worked with special education liaison to implement individualized education plans
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators
• Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• Coached students and reviewed test material in preparation for state-wide standardized tests
• Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents and guidance counselors
• Improved communication between faculty, parents, and community by acting as teacher liaison to Parent Teacher Association
• Assisted administration in creation of school policy as member of Faculty Council.
• Worked with group of other BCPS teachers to write gifted and talented curriculum for Office of Social Studies
• Served as supervisor to Towson University students engaged in student teaching.