About Me

Education

BACHELORS DEGREE | 1982 | UIC

· Major: Elementary Education K-9

· Related coursework: Area of Concentration Special Education

MASTERS DEGREE | 2002 | ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY

· Major: Teaching and Leadership

· Related coursework: Reading

READING ENDORSEMENT | 2006 | LEWIS UNIVERSITY

· Related coursework: Reading

Experience

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR | MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2012-PRESENT

Developmental Reading Instructor to a diverse group of undergraduate students.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE 2016-PRESENT

Developmental Reading and Writing Instructor

TITLE 1 READING TEACHER | KIRBY SCHOOL DISTRICT 140 | 1987-2005

Developed students’ academic reading skills through courses of study and implementing district approved Title 1

curriculum; addressing specific educational

Personal

I am a developmental reading instructor at two innovative leading-edge community colleges dedicated to student

success. As an instructor my primary purpose is to design instruction and assessment in an engaging environment to

foster learner success. I continually improve the overall quality in the delivery of learning to support the achievement of

college outcomes and priorities utilizing evidence to support decision-making. As an instructor I work in alignment with

the college’s mission, vision, core values, and operating principles. I provide service to the college community exemplified

by teamwork, committee involvement, and participation in shared leadership activities. In addition, I am committed to

ongoing professional growth in both instructional and technical areas, as well as the development of my colleagues and

teams.

Who Is Mary?

A Mother

A Tennis Player

Mary is a mom to Kristina and Johnny. Growing up, she always went above and beyond on their birthday parties and Halloween costumes!

A Tennis Player

Mary loves to play doubles tennis in her free time. She will tell you she is not very good, but don't let her fool you: she has a great swing!

A Great Person

A Tennis Player

A Great Person

Mary is a fun and kind person. She loves to travel with her family when possible. She will never give up on your child and will do everything in her power to lift them up.