MARY BRUNO

1029 B Preston Avenue | Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 540.272.2386 | mcb5xd@virginia.edu | marybruno.weebly.com

EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Master of Teaching in Secondary English Education, Curry School of Education [GPA 3.93] Spring 2014
Bachelor of Arts in English, College of Arts and Sciences Spring 2014
AWARDS
Deans List Fall 2012
Robert P. and Anne W. Buford Scholarship Spring 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, VA
Student Teaching Associate to Teresa Tyler, English Department Head Fall 2013
Planned for and taught four courses: English 9 Honors, Humanities 1 and 2/3 (9-12),
English 12 AP
Differentiated learning for all students via student choice, literature circles, and
mini-lesson instruction
Integrated technology into the classroom in order to prepare students for their
roles as 21
st
-century citizens
Evaluated student performance via data analysis taken from formative and
summative assessments
Reflected on lessons daily to maintain my status as a lifelong learner and to
bolster my instructional practices
Jack Jouett Middle School
Teaching Practicum Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Observed student actions, English 8 Honors
Analyzed lesson implementation of clinical instructor and student reactions
Planned and co-taught lessons that adhered to unit objectives and standards
Reflected on lesson effectiveness and determined strategies for improvement
Jack Jouett Middle School
AVID Tutoring Spring 2012
Motivated middle school students to succeed in each of their core subject areas in a
college readiness program, Grades 6-8
Albemarle High School
ESL Tutoring Fall 2011
Challenged individual students and small groups to excel in course material, Grades 9-12
Charlottesville High School
Day-in-the-Life Volunteer Tutoring Fall 2011
Stimulated students in the In-School Behavior Intervention program to put forth great
efforts in their studies, Grades 9-12
Buford Middle School
Cavs in the Classroom Volunteer Tutoring Fall 2009
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Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a math class in individual and small group
settings, Grade 6
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Reston Association Science Camp, Reston, Virginia
Director Summer 2014
Observe and facilitate hands-on learning of science related experiments; foster rapport
with all campers and staff to create a positive camp environment; enforce safety
measures to bolster fun in experiences; coordinate activity schedules for all groups of
campers as well as van schedules to transport campers to activities, Grades 3-5
Albemarle High School
Long Term Substitute English Teacher May 2014 June 2014
Prepare plans in order to instruct students in the Writing Center (Grades 10-12),
encourage students to set high standards for themselves, manage the classroom to
ensure the safety of all students, demonstrate mastery of the writing process, establish
an open communication between students and guardians, collaborate with colleagues,
attend and participate in faculty meetings, and uphold and enforce school and county
policies and procedures
Charlottesville, VA
Personal Child Care Provider Summer 2010 Present
Ensure the safety of children in multiple families in the area (Ellen Missana, Lara Myers,
Janine Davis), support their education via homework help and tutoring, collaborate with
students to maintain a fun learning environment, transport students to and from school
and extracurricular activities, and prepare food for the children, Pre-school-Grade 7
Reston Association Science Camp, Reston, Virginia
Interim Assistant Director Summer 2013
Collaborated with camp director on plans, safety measures, and daily activities; acted as
Ms. Wizard and led science experiments for each age group; drove campers to and
from activities on a 15-passenger van; maintained safety of all campers at all times,
Grades 3-5
Fauquier Community Child Care Summer Camp, Warrenton, Virginia
Camp Counselor Summer 2009
Explored various museums, stimulated learning in a camp environment, and maintained
the safety of all campers at all times, Grades K-5
Gadfly Online, Charlottesville, Virginia
Online Literary Magazine Intern Summer 2011
Composed several articles discussing cultural, literary topics; aided in the development of
the online literary magazine; and promoted the online magazine as a whole
LANGUAGES
English native language
Spanish and Italian speak, read, and write with basic competence
MEMBERSHIPS
National Education Association
National Council of Teachers of English
SKILLS
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Health conscious exploring, playing violin, fostering rapport with students, teaching with technology, supporting teamwork,
differentiating instruction and planning, reflective inquiry, and data analysis