Mary Kathryn Webster
Birch Run,MI
Summary
Pursuit of a title teacher position in which I can share my passion for teaching children to read and utilize my knowledge in this area to support the growth and development of students in the area of literacy
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Bridgeport-Spaulding School District
08.2023 - Current
- Implement relevant, engaging lessons and instruct all students according to Common Core State Standards in all subject areas
- Effectively teach students to read utilizing the latest research as it pertains to the Science of Reading
- Actively involve students in learning process through engaging activities, centers, interactive discussions, technology, and small and whole group instruction
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and parents, as well as colleagues and administration
- Closely work with colleagues to share ideas, resources, materials, plan curriculum and lessons, and offer support
- Foster a classroom culture built on respect, responsibility, and thoughtfulness for others
1st Grade Teacher
New Lothrop Elementary
08.2015 - Current
- Implement relevant, engaging lessons and instruct all students according to Common Core State Standards in all subject areas
- Employ kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and engaging
- Actively involve students in learning process through hands-on activities, centers, interactive discussions, technology, and small and whole group instruction
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and parents, as well as colleagues and administration
- Closely work with colleagues, as well as as special education and title teachers, to share ideas, resources, materials, plan curriculum and lessons, and offer support
- Foster classroom culture built on respect, responsibility, and thoughtfulness for others
- Provided reading and math support as summer school teacher August 2021-2023
5th/6th Grade Writing Teacher
New Lothrop Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Designed and implemented lessons, activities, and assessments that align with Michigan Common Core using multiple strategies and resources, as well as student data, in order to deliver meaningful, effective lessons, activities and assignments appropriate for all students
- Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques, including whole group, individual and small group instruction
- Actively engaged students in their learning through a variety of worthwhile activities and assignments, including use of technology
- Developed and maintained a positive classroom culture built on respect, responsibility, ownership, safety, and compassion and care for others
- Effectively and efficiently managed three 5th grade classes and three 6th grade classes, amounting to 155 students total
5th Grade Teacher
Zilwaukee School
10.2013 - 08.2014
2nd Grade Teacher
Zilwaukee School
08.2013 - 10.2013
PreK Teacher
Zilwaukee School
08.2011 - 06.2013
2nd/3rd Grade Team Teacher
Zilwaukee School
08.2007 - 06.2011
Summer School Teacher at Stone and Arthur Eddy
Saginaw Public Schools
06.2005 - 06.2010
2nd Grade Teacher
Zilwaukee School
08.2001 - 06.2007
Kindergarten Teacher
Zilwaukee School
10.2000 - 08.2001
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching Master’s Program - Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Elementary, Early Childhood And Elementary, Science And Mathematics, Art
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05.2000
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Adaptable
- Well-rounded
- Experienced
- Analytical
- Reflective
- Creative
- Outgoing '
- Hard-working
- Knowledgeable
Affiliations
Ongoing LETRS Training, Orton Gillingham Classroom Certification, Thinking Maps Training for Trainers, The Leader in Me 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for Schools, START Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Differentiated Instruction, Early Childhood Conference, Bullying Prevention, Succeeding with ADHD/ADD Children,, School Theme Development Committee, CPR and First Aid Certification, iReady for Diagnostic Measures Training , MACUL Technology Conference, CHAMPS Training for Behavior Supports, Intro to Maker Space, Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), Initial Bridges Math Curriculum Training, Initial EBLI training for Explicit Phonics Instruction
Certification
Michigan Professional Education Certification
- Certified in K-5 all subjects, K-8 all subjects in a self-contained classroom, PreK-K Early Childhood Specialization, Art Education
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Bridgeport-Spaulding School District
08.2023 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
New Lothrop Elementary
08.2015 - Current
5th/6th Grade Writing Teacher
New Lothrop Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2015
5th Grade Teacher
Zilwaukee School
10.2013 - 08.2014
2nd Grade Teacher
Zilwaukee School
08.2013 - 10.2013
PreK Teacher
Zilwaukee School
08.2011 - 06.2013
2nd/3rd Grade Team Teacher
Zilwaukee School
08.2007 - 06.2011
Summer School Teacher at Stone and Arthur Eddy
Saginaw Public Schools
06.2005 - 06.2010
2nd Grade Teacher
Zilwaukee School
08.2001 - 06.2007
Kindergarten Teacher
Zilwaukee School
10.2000 - 08.2001
Master of Arts in Teaching Master’s Program - Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Elementary, Early Childhood And Elementary, Science And Mathematics, Art
Western Michigan University
Michigan Professional Education Certification
- Certified in K-5 all subjects, K-8 all subjects in a self-contained classroom, PreK-K Early Childhood Specialization, Art Education
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