MARY KATHRYNNE (KATY) GREINER

Teaching Portfolio: http://greinerteachingportfolio.weebly.com/

26211 Ocala Circle, South Riding, VA, 20152
mkg7as@virginia.edu | 703.459.4957
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Aug 2012 - May 2017
Expected Certification: Secondary English Education (6-12) & Dual Enrollment English May 2017
Curry School of Education: Masters of Teaching in Secondary English Education (6-12) | GPA: 3.75
College of Art and Sciences: Bachelors of Arts in English with a minor in Media Studies | GPA: 3.62
Freedom High School, Loudoun County, South Riding, VA Sep 2008 - Jun 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Monticello High School, Albemarle County Public Schools Student Teaching Internship, Aug - Dec 2016
Instructed AP Language and eleventh honors English classes in American Literature with students from
academically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds
Created a culturally responsive classroom where students felt empowered to voice opinions about current events
and personal narrative by developing skills in critical thinking and effective communication
Differentiated writing and reading units using technology and evidence-based backwards design practices
Participated in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to create and align assessments with AP, state, and
school standards
Sutherland Middle School, Albemarle County Public Schools Practicum, Aug 2015 - May 2016
Observed methods of instruction and management in a sixth-grade English Language Arts classroom
Planned and executed lessons aligned with state standards based on skills such as summarizing, vocabulary
instruction, and testing strategies which were recorded for formal feedback
Albemarle High School, Albemarle County Public Schools Practicums, Aug - Dec 2014 and Jan - May 2015
Tutored students in all subjects in a college readiness class following the AVID model for tutorials
Worked to increase comprehension and confidence in English with high school English Language Learners

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AND LEADERSHIP

Summer Enrichment Program Jun - Jul 2014, 2015, 2016
Curry School of Education, University of Virginia
Head Counselor, Nov 2015 - Jul 2016 | 7th Grade Floor Leader, Summer 2015 | Residential Counselor, Summer 2014
Recruited, hired, and trained a staff of 44 full-time residential counselors
Directed camp-wide events to create engaging recreational and academic opportunities for 175+ adolescents
Served as the main contact for parental and emergency medical communication
Developed and implemented a two-day curriculum for gifted middle school students
University of Virginia Housing and Residence Life Aug 2013 - May 2015
Residential Advisor, 2013-2015 | Assistant Program Coordinator for Housing and Residence Life Selections, 2014-2015
Fostered a positive first-year experience on Grounds for 48 residents by promoting the University through
community programs and serving as a first responder to any emergency
Promoted and oversaw the hiring process for 150 employees from 500 applicants as part of the selections team
Herff Jones Northern Virginia Area Representatives Aug 2012, 2013, 2014
Teaching Assistant, YearbookNV
Assisted in secretarial and advisory capacities for YearbookNV, a journalism summer camp

INVOLVEMENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2017 Teachers of Promise Institute UVA Representative March 2017
University of Virginia Lawn Resident Aug 2015 - May 2016
Corks and Curls, UVAs Yearbook, Copy Editor, 2015-2016 | Team Leader, 2014-2015 Aug 2014 - May 2016
The University Singers, Historian Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
Student Virginia Educators Association, Publicity Director May 2014 - Aug 2015