Mary M. Groth
Austin,TX
Summary
Driven Curriculum Writer with 12 years of experience in education. Managed teams of writers throughout project development. Skilled at using online software to monitors projects, adhering to production schedule and budget, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Committed to long-term team success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Director
IKids University
02.2024 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed a high-performing team by recruiting top talent, providing ongoing training, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Worked collaboratively and managed deadlines through project management.
Curriculum Writer
Texas Tech University
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Designed robust curriculum for 6th grade online science course
- Varied delivery modes, provided student choice and student voice
- Created rigorous assessments that aligned to state TEK’S (standards)
- Developed hands on labs for students to apply knowledge in everyday life
Homemaker
12.2019 - 07.2023
- Addressed client household needs with meal preparation, housekeeping and transportation
- Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry, and vacuuming for patients
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance mood and quality of life
4th, 5thth , Gifted and Talented and Makerspace
Marble Falls School District
08.2015 - 12.2019
- 4Th, 5th, Gifted and Talented and Makerspace Teacher
- Teacher of the Year
- Cross functional roles, including Facilitator of Guided Reading Book Study, Instructional Coaching, campus trainer on Google Classroom and Guided Reading, district trainer on Google Classroom, Teacher-Mentor, facilitator of instructional technology, STEM presenter, District of Innovation committee member, STEAM Academy curriculum committee member, interventionist, Aspiring Leaders Cohort, Instructional Leadership E3 Alliance member
- Established and cultivated a Makerspace for the campus
- Developed lesson plans integrating state standards and required students to showcase their learning through their creations
- Mentored teachers through design thinking teaching process by co-teaching and modeling
- Created E-class model design and plans for first-grade student who was hospitalized due to a cancer diagnosis, which allowed her to continue her education while receiving treatments and taught classroom peers to gain valuable self-awareness and compassion for others
- Part of the Curriculum Committee to understand gaps between experience and expectation to produce necessary learning analytics to improve course penetrations
- Collaborated across departments as a subject matter expert to redevelop and redesign programs within tight deadlines
- Initiated and practiced Balanced Literacy with Guided Reading, Reader’s Workshop, and Writer’s Workshop in both 4th and 5th grade classrooms
- Provided Gifted and Talented services to K-5th grade students along with also providing both Guided Reading enrichment and Intervention small group instruction for grades K-5th
- Secured over $10,000 in grants for thedevelopment of Makerspace through grants.
Design Assistant
Ethan Allen
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed eight interior designers on projects of varying sizes
- Entered in all product orders using company software
- Tracked orders and updated customers weekly to ensure on time delivery of product
- Collaborated with warehouse, designers and clients to schedule delivery of furniture
- Maintained and organized samples, set up showroom layouts and tracked customer traffic
- Assisted management in analyzing sales data and tracked designers’ sales and bonuses
- Maintained communication with clients through telephones, emails and text
- Communicated with customers after delivery to ensure satisfaction with the product and provide any other services if needed.
Grade Teacher
Clover School District
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips
1st Grade Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
Dyslexia Instructor
Wisconsin Institute for Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia
07.2010 - 07.2011
Reading Interventionist
Learning Disabilities of Minnesota, K
10.2009 - 01.2010
- 6th Math and
Grade Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2006 - 07.2009
Education
Certified Educator: International -
Society For Technology
Master of Educational Technology and Leadership -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX2019
B.S - Elementary Education
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL2005
Skills
- Core Competencies and Skills
- Grant Writer
- Mentor
- Goal Setter
- Organized
- Innovative
- Leader
- Problem Solver
- Multi-tasker
- Project Manager
- Creative
- Leverages Technology via multiple interfaces
- Curriculum Understanding
- Digital Learning Platforms
- Teacher Training
- Active Listening
- Data Management
- Google Drive
- Project Planning
- Project Management
Affiliations
- Owner of Creative Curriculum Concepts
Timeline
Curriculum Director
IKids University
02.2024 - Current
Curriculum Writer
Texas Tech University
08.2023 - 03.2024
Homemaker
12.2019 - 07.2023
4th, 5thth , Gifted and Talented and Makerspace
Marble Falls School District
08.2015 - 12.2019
Design Assistant
Ethan Allen
12.2014 - 08.2015
Grade Teacher
Clover School District
08.2014 - 11.2014
1st Grade Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
08.2010 - 06.2014
Dyslexia Instructor
Wisconsin Institute for Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia
07.2010 - 07.2011
Reading Interventionist
Learning Disabilities of Minnesota, K
10.2009 - 01.2010
Grade Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2006 - 07.2009
Certified Educator: International -
Society For Technology
Master of Educational Technology and Leadership -
Lamar University
B.S - Elementary Education
Florida Southern College
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