Mary Doak

• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as smartboard, small group instruction and hands on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
• Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.

Responsible for seventh grade lesson plans for 21 students while also continuing with the coordination of the schools language arts curriculum. Plans included vocabulary, grammar, basic writing, research papers and literature with minium of one novel unit.

Prepared students for Confirmation including visit to Jewish Temple, enrollment ceremony, day of recollection and celebration of Confirmation ceremony..

Accountable of the devolvement and implementation of third grade lessons plans for 19 students along with coordinating the school's Language Arts curriculum. As part of plan, developed literature units, incorporating learning centers in order to meet various learning styles while also adapting lessons to meet needs of learning disabled students.

Responsible for lessons plans for 25 students plus coordination of the school's Language Arts curriculum. Also, coordinated school-wide "Countries" project, planned Sacramental lessons and liturgies for Reconciliation and First Communion while working closely with the Pastor, choir director and PSR teachers.

• Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
• Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.

• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
• Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.