Resume of Mary Beth Gries

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Mary Beth Gries
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Pennsylvania Teaching Certification: English/Language Arts 7-12 (pending state approval)
Student Teaching
January 2015-April 2015 The Academy at Palumbo Philadelphia, PA
Responsibilities
 Creating and facilitating lessons for three Senior English classes and one Junior English class of 33 students each
 Providing achievement-based, standards-oriented instruction to develop close reading and analytical writing skills
 Modeling expectations for effective work ethic and time management skills
 Acting as a mentor for students seeking advice about the college application process and first-year college experience
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Educational Work
May 2015-Present Delta-T Group Philadelphia, PA
Substitute Teacher
Responsibilities
 Supervising students ages 11-18 in charter schools in the Philadelphia area
 Implementing in-house teacher lesson plans and guiding students to understanding and completion of assigned work
 Assisting with supervision and facilitation of whole-school events (pep rallies, spirit days, etc.)
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June 2014-Present Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
Resident Assistant
Responsibilities
 Supervising two halls of 11 students, ages 12-16, in a residential environment, 7 days a week
 Creating and organizing daily activities for groups ranging from 9-100+ students
 Collaborating with colleagues on camp documents via Google Documents
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November 2013-Present Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services Ambler Area, PA
Independent Tutor
 Providing instruction for children ages 4-18 and adult learners, specializing in English, SAT/ACT, TEAS, and ACCUPLACER prep
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September 2013-May 2014 Jumpstart (AmeriCorps) The Gesu School, Philadelphia, PA
Corp Member
Responsibilities
 Assisting two in-house teachers with preschool classroom of 19 students, ages 4-6
 Facilitating arts and crafts projects encouraging students’ fine motor skills, ability to identify colors and patterns, and creativity
 Reading to 3 students twice a week to emphasize oral language, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension skills
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February 2014-October 2014 AVID Tutor Southern Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, PA
AVID Tutor
Responsibilities
 Facilitating Socratic seminar-influenced discussion to help students solve academic problems
 Demonstrating effective note-taking/organizational skills

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Office Work Experience
October 2014-April 2015 Temple Administrative Services Building Philadelphia, PA
Student Worker
Responsibilities
 Designing mailer postcards
 Composing constituent solicitation and thank you letters
 Verifying and recording constituent information
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Retail Work Experience
June 2011-Present Gap, Inc. Willow Grove, PA
Sales Associate
Responsibilities
 Assisting and servicing customers
 Placing product and marketing information
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Skills and Attributes
 Strong ability to read and understand human behaviors
 Ability to think quickly in conflict situations and resolve conflicts with compromise
 Extremely technologically savvy
 Skilled typist
 Exceptional use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher
 Familiar with online assignment/grading services including Blackboard, Schoology, and ScholarChip
 Able to negotiate new technologies quickly
 10+ years of experience in theatre, dance, and vocal and instrumental music ensembles
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Education
2012-2015 Temple University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education/English, summa cum laude
GPA: 3.96
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Awards and Honors
2015, Dr. Elton Robertson Technology Award
2015, L. Waldo Rich Memorial Award
2014-2015 Kappa Delta Pi
2014-2015 Golden Key International Honour Society
2011-2015 Dean’s List, 8 semesters