Mary Kriegel

• Designed and implemented standards-based, differentiated curriculum across grade levels, including Advanced Placement courses
• Updated curriculum to address changing student needs and align with best practices, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes
• Created a variety of formative and summative assessments based on Missouri Learning Standards
• Assessed student work and adjusted instruction based on data, fostering individualized learning and academic growth
• Maintained professional communication with parents and guardians about students' educational progress and needs, strengthening home-school partnerships

Inner Space Yoga

• Established a trauma-informed space welcoming all ages, abilities, body types, and mobilities, fostering inclusivity and community
• Designed beginner and intermediate classes weekly, incorporating real-time student feedback to enhance engagement
• Pursued ongoing study and lifelong learning to deepen understanding of ancient philosophy of yoga, enhancing teaching effectiveness

Blue Springs High School

• Developed and led Yoga for Sports and Activities, providing free yoga to student groups, coaches, and sponsors
• Crafted safe, customized practice sessions for women's and men's soccer, track, and theatre to improve focus and flexibility

Center School District

• Collaborated with the District Wellness Coordinator to provide weekly in-person and virtual yoga practices to improve staff wellbeing
• Facilitated integration of mindfulness and meditation techniques for staff to reduce experiences of somatic stress

• Designed and implemented differentiated curriculum across grade levels to challenge gifted and high-achieving students in the Honors English setting
• Nominated students and guided the application process for the Missouri Scholars Academy with a 100% acceptance rate
• Guided students in securing placements in enrichment programs, internships, and scholarship applications
• Partnered with families and counseling staff to enhance student self-awareness and advocate for the emotional and mental health needs of gifted students
• Created test-prep curriculum that improved student readiness for standardized assessments
• Organized test-day logistics and administered college preparatory exams like Pre-ACT, PSAT, and ACT
• Wrote and fact-checked student biographies for families of seniors in the top 10% of their graduating class

• Led gentle, beginner-friendly yoga practices, fostering a trauma-informed environment for student well-being
• Promoted mindfulness and stress relief practices, enhancing student emotional resilience
• Secured funding through grant writing for yoga mats, blankets, and straps, supporting club resources

• Collaborated with administration, counselors, student families, and teachers to develop Tier I and II intervention plans, enhancing support for at-risk students
• Implemented behavior plans and learning contracts for students, tracking intervention success to inform future strategies
• Collaborated with faculty to maintain a positive learning environment.

• Taught English 9 in a highly differentiated and scaffolded manner to help students earn back course credit
• Enhanced students' written expression across formal and informal contexts through focused practice and feedback
• Collaborated with summer school administration and families to manage student behavior and support learning for at-risk populations

• Developed and distributed curriculum to support teachers in delivering effective weekly Advisory lessons
• Collaborated with grade-level teams to identify and target student needs and specific learning outcomes for each grade level
• Guided students in understanding academic skills including GPA, graduation requirements, FAFSA, and college applications to enhance their educational planning
• Facilitated development of self-awareness and interpersonal skills in students, focusing on conflict management, online behavior, resume building, and job application and interview skills

• Engaged and challenged students to prepare them for college-level English Language Arts curriculum and for success with college admittance exams, specifically the ACT
• Designed and implemented differentiated curriculum and assessments for both honors and regular-level courses across grade levels
• Fostered open, respectful relationships and strong communication with students and families, promoting student growth and learning
• Tutored students after school, providing targeted support to meet individual needs and improve skills

• Developed and delivered engaging creative writing lessons for 40 middle school students, fostering creativity and expression
• Oversaw student safety and engagement during lunch and classroom transitions