MARY THURMAN
Kennesaw
Summary
Experienced instructional leader with a strong foundation in curriculum development and instructional strategies. Proven track record of spearheading initiatives to improve educational programs and cultivate a collaborative teaching atmosphere. Skilled in strategic planning and adept at leading teams towards achieving common goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Marietta City Schools, Marietta Middle School
07.2016 - Current
- Provide leadership through monitoring instructional and curricula programs. Other duties include school test coordinator, after-school program coordinator, language arts department administrator, professional development coordinator and principal’s assistant. Also, assign board approved disciplinary consequences to students.
- Principals: Mrs. Diona Brown and Dr. Dayton Hibbs
School Improvement Specialist
Marietta City Schools, Marietta Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Responsible for on-going school-wide improvement initiatives including comprehensive planning, data analysis and reporting, professional learning, and instructional coaching
- Assists principal in the supervision of state and federal programs (Title I, II, III, V, IEP, etc.)
- Assists assistant principal with school-wide assessments
- Assists assistant principal with creating school wide schedule and scheduling students
- Responsible for RtI/SST process including academic and behavior interventions, implementation of strategies, data collection, and monitoring on the tier status
- Principal: Mrs. Forestella Taylor
IB MYP Coordinator
Marietta City Schools, Marietta Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Responsible for providing school-based support and professional development for implementation of the school’s International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
- Maintains communication between the school and IB Organization
- Principal: Mrs. Forestella Taylor
Mathematics Teacher
Marietta Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2014
- Taught courses such as 7th grade math, 8th grade math, Accelerated Math 78, Algebra I, and Geometry
- 2013-2014 91% of students Met or Exceeded on CRCT
- 2012-2013 100% of students Met or Exceeded on CRCT
- 2011-2012 100% of students Met or Exceeded on CRCT
Mathematics Teacher
Volunteer High School
06.2002 - 07.2002
- Taught Algebra I
Mathematics Teacher
Volunteer High School
06.2001 - 07.2001
- Taught Algebra II
Mathematics Teacher
Farragut High School
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Internship
- Taught courses such as Foundations I and Algebra I
Substitute Teacher
Hawkins County Schools
08.1997 - 05.2000
Education
Educational Leadership Tier II Certification -
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia02.2018
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia05.2016
Master of Science - Secondary Teaching
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee05.2001
Master of Science - Mathematics
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee05.2000
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Instructional coaching
- Student engagement
- School improvement
- Teacher evaluation
- Educational technology
- Mathematics instruction
- Teacher training
- Problem-solving abilities
- Classroom management
- Student performance data analysis
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Georgia Leadership Certificate and Georgia Teacher Certificate # 445695
- Tennessee Teacher Certificate # 238883
Timeline
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Marietta City Schools, Marietta Middle School
07.2016 - Current
School Improvement Specialist
Marietta City Schools, Marietta Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2016
IB MYP Coordinator
Marietta City Schools, Marietta Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Mathematics Teacher
Volunteer High School
06.2002 - 07.2002
Mathematics Teacher
Marietta Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2014
Mathematics Teacher
Volunteer High School
06.2001 - 07.2001
Mathematics Teacher
Farragut High School
08.2000 - 05.2001
Substitute Teacher
Hawkins County Schools
08.1997 - 05.2000
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
Kennesaw State University
Master of Science - Secondary Teaching
University of Tennessee
Master of Science - Mathematics
University of Tennessee
Educational Leadership Tier II Certification -
Kennesaw State University
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