Mary E.

Henry
161 Ice House Road Pocono Lake Preserve, PA 18348 570.972.4400 meh5243@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
PDS, Masters of Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary ELA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater (Scenic and Costume Design)

CERTIFICATIONS
English Language Arts (7-12) and Speech and Communication

June 2016
December 2012

June 2016

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
English Teacher Intern

August 2015-Present
State College Area High School, Grades 10 and 12
Professional Development School, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Collaborated with mentor teachers for a full school year in 11th grade English
Designed and implemented standalone The Crucible unit in College Prep 11
Supported identified students in 10th grade Collaborative Teaching Initiative
classes
Spring Break 2016 Cultural Exchange in three high schools in Jonkoping, Sweden

Theater Arts Instructor

June-September, 2009-2014
Pocono Lake Preserve, State College, PA
Guided participants aged 7-80+ in the production of scenery and costumes for
summer theater productions
Instructed participants of varied skill levels in scenic painting, costume
construction techniques, and workplace safety; individually tailored instruction based on
comfort, interest, and skill to ensure equal fulfilment

WORK EXPERIENCE
Pastry Chef and Crew Manager

May-September, 2014-Present

Dining Camp Seasonal Restaurant, Pocono Lake Preserve, PA

Planned and executed varied pastry offerings and private orders for upscale resort
Managed a fluctuating staff of 6-12 high school and college students; trained
employees in classic and modern cooking techniques
Scheduled employees and accommodated varying needs of young staff

Freelance Writer and Illustrator

May 2013-Present

M.E. Henry Design, Card Isle Corporation, etc.

Worked collaboratively with clients to create high quality products that met their
needs and budget; managed numerous, simultaneous projects to ensure all were
completed by deadline
Successfully planned and completed first installment in fantasy novel series

Mary E. Henry
161 Ice House Road Pocono Lake Preserve, PA 18348 570.972.4400 meh5243@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RELEVANT COURSEWORK

PDS Inquiry Conference 2016 Presenter, Standing on the Precipice: Fostering Advocacy and Critical Media
Consumption through Rhetorical Study
PDS 2016 Roundtable Presenter, Hej, hej from Sweden: Reflections on our Spring Break Cultural Exchange
PCTELA 2015 Roundtable Discussion Participant, Mapping Diverse Literacies in the English Classroom
Suicide Prevention Training and Certificate
Mandated Reporter Training and Certificate
Sure Shot: Google Classroom Training, State College Area High School
LLED 520: Literature for Adolescents, Pennsylvania State University