Robyn Marder
West Roxbury
Summary
Veteran educator skilled in all aspects of professional practice who is committed to fostering student growth and mentoring new educators.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Newton South High School
Newton
09.2000 - Current
- Design and deliver unit and lesson plans that engage learners with diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Differentiate and scaffold instruction to reach all learners.
- Design assessments and use data to inform and adjust instruction.
- Develop students' critical thinking, reading, analytical, and writing skills.
- Collaborate with colleagues to norm expectations and ensure consistency of expectations.
- Mentor new teachers in all aspects of classroom management, lesson planning, and assessment design.
- Work collaboratively with parents, counselors, special educators, and administration to support students and improve student learning.
- Provide timely, student-centered feedback to foster improvement and student autonomy.
Mentor Teacher
Newton Teacher Residencey
Newton
09.2013 - 06.2020
- Mentored teacher candidates in all aspects of teaching, from unit and lesson design to assessment, differentiation, scaffolding, and collaborating with teams.
- Instructed teacher candidates in establishing classroom management, creating a positive classroom environment, and ensuring student safety.
- Provided feedback and support to foster teacher candidates' growth and development.
- Observed teacher candidates, led post-teaching conferences, and encouraged reflective practice.
- Evaluated teacher candidates' performance and recommended concrete strategies for improvement.
- Assisted teacher candidates in preparing for the job market and state competencies.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2000
Master of Arts - English
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - English And Textual Studies
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-1994
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Assessment design
- Instructional strategies
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Teacher mentorship
Timeline
Mentor Teacher
Newton Teacher Residencey
09.2013 - 06.2020
English Teacher
Newton South High School
09.2000 - Current
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Education
Bridgewater State University
Master of Arts - English
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts - English And Textual Studies
Syracuse University