Mary M.

McEwan
(203) 922-2691

mmcewan10@gmail.com
Professional Portfolio: http://marymmcewan.weebly.com

Creativity in Instruction Collaborative Relationships Subject Integration Differentiated Instruction

CERTIFIED ADOLESCENT SCIENCE EDUCATOR

Dynamic and passionate high school science teacher, with NYS Certification in biology and chemistry and
demonstrated success teaching all levels of secondary school science.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Stafford High School, Stafford, VA
Chemistry Classroom Grade 10-12

August 2013 Present

Responsible for six sections of standard Chemistry

Developed interactive lesson plans utilizing current technology/devices, designed appropriate
formative/summative assessments, and implemented inquiry based labs
Demonstrated success with 93% pass rate on required state standardized test, Standards of Learning (SOL)
Integrated technology from professional development class such as Google apps for Education, EduCanon,
Explain Everything, ChemCrafter and more in order to motivate students and differentiate instruction
Developed & maintained class Google website for use by students and parents resulting in accessibility of
course material outside the classroom (https://sites.google.com/a/staffordhigh.com/chemistry_mcewan/)
Using Nearpod technology, built and instructed extracurricular Chemistry SOL prep class, aligned with state
standards, for supplemental and remedial help to support student success
Head Coach, Winter/Spring Track and Field

November 2014- Present

Responsible for practice schedule, athlete event entries, and equipment maintenance
Instilled a sense of dedication and commitment for competition and team work by encouraging athletes to
do their best, to consider other teammates, and to think positively and confidently
Demonstrated thorough knowledge involving practices and procedures of all track events
Increased skill level of athletes through training with an eye for detail and accuracy
Assistant Coach, Cross Country

August 2014 Present

Responsible for supporting varsity & junior varsity cross country team, ranked 12th in the state
Prepared workout schedules and diet plans for athletes
Certified in first aid, CPR, and physical therapy practices
Maintained team discipline and strict compliance to schools code of conduct
National Honor Society Faculty Advisor

August 2014 Present

Faculty advisor responsible for all aspects of the Virginia Sales Chapter of National Honor Society
Work with chapter officers training them in all aspects of meeting management and officer duties
Supervise selection and induction of new members, discipline/dismissal procedures
Support and advise on service and fundraising projects
Maintain confidential files including membership records, chapter history, activities, selection procedures,
membership obligation guidelines, chapter bylaws, and financial transactions
Private Tutor

August 2013 Present

Provided private 1:1 instruction to high school and college level students in chemistry and biology
Approximately 7 hours a week outside of school

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(203) 922-2691

mmcewan10@gmail.com
Professional Portfolio: http://marymmcewan.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIPS

American Chemical Society National Science Teachers Association Kappa Delta Pi
Wonderful World of Websites Workshop Integrating BYOT into the Classroom (10 hours) Dream Class
Book Study Google Tools for Education (10 hours) Mobile Devices for Student Learning (40 hours)
Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement (VISTA) Study Participant

CERTIFICATIONS
New York & Virginia State Initial Certification
Biology (Grades 7-12)
New York & Virginia State Additional Certification
Chemistry (Grades 7-12)
Flinn Scientific High and Middle School Laboratory Safety Certification
Completion of 14 hours

EDUCATION
Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York (NCATE Certified)
Master of Science in Education, GPA 4.00
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Concentration: Chemistry, GPA 3.89

September 2013
September 2013

May 2013
May 2013

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Applied Research in Behavior Management Collaboration with Professionals and Parents Differentiated
Instruction Teaching with Technology Curriculum and Assessment in 7-12 Science Content Literacy in
Secondary Schools Theory, Research and Application of Adolescent Development Cellular Biology Genetics
Microbiology Animal Physiology Ecology Biochemistry Analytical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Earth Science Physics

HONOR SOCIETIES & AWARDS

Kappa Delta Pi (education honor society) Beta Beta Beta (biology honor society) Gamma Sigma Epsilon
(chemistry honor society) Alpha Chi (academic honor society) Whos Who Among American Colleges and
Universities Sr. Mary Jean McGivern Award (excellence in science) Doris Feeley Skrzec Award (excellence in
senior science seminar) Deans List Mount Saint Mary Honors Program Graduate

COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE

(8/08 5/13)
Tutor, Mount Saint Mary College (MSMC) After- School Instructor, Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson Valley, NY
Resident Assistant, (MSMC) Research Assistant, (MSMC) Teacher Assistant, (MSMC) Laboratory
Technician, Aquatech Laboratories, Newburgh, NY Work Study, Registrars Office, (MSMC)