Mary Kirwan
Holly Springs
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with peers to develop and implement best instructional practices.
- Recognized for the ability to redirect students by replacing disruptive and unproductive patterns with positive, productive patterns.
- Created an inclusive learning environment that supports students' success.
- Implemented social/emotional practices throughout the curriculum.
- Analyzed assessments and data to drive instruction, and develop curriculum.
- Approached lessons with a growth mindset.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Built relationships with parents, effectively solving problems with diplomacy.
Reading Intervention Specialist
Self Employed
San Diego
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Specialized in reading intervention strategies and practices
Teacher
Lakeside Union School District
Lakeside
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Art teacher
Teacher
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Chula Vista
06.2018 - 02.2021
- General education teacher
Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego
01.1994 - 06.2018
- General education teacher.
- Reading Recovery/Intervention.
Education
Elementary Multiple Subject Credential - Education
Chapman University
San Diego, CACLAD Credential - Education
Chapman University
San Diego, CAEducation Classes - Education
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CABachelor of Fine Arts -
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Reading Intervention
- Student engagement
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- ELD instruction
- Classroom management and behavior intervention
- Differentiating instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Created/ Pilot Program for ELL Non-English Learners
- Art Director
- Lead Science Teacher
- Recognized for innovative approaches to literacy.
Affiliations
- Coordinated Volunteers for Read Across America.
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Wake County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Teacher
Lakeside Union School District
02.2021 - 06.2021
Reading Intervention Specialist
Self Employed
01.2021 - 07.2021
Teacher
Chula Vista Elementary School District
06.2018 - 02.2021
Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
01.1994 - 06.2018
Elementary Multiple Subject Credential - Education
Chapman University
CLAD Credential - Education
Chapman University
Education Classes - Education
San Diego Mesa College
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
University of Arizona