Mary M DesJardin

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Email: desjarmm@dukes.jmu.edu Phone: 703-987-0526

Skills
• Exceptional listener
and communicator
• Flexible team player
• Grant-writing
• Energetic and • Attentive to
motivated children’s needs
• Excellent • Competent in
collaboration skills culturally diverse
environments

Education
• James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA
o Intended Graduation Date: May 2019
o Intended Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
▪ Minors: Elementary Education and Nonprofit Studies

Relevant Coursework
• Learning by Giving Foundation Grant-Writing Course-James Madison University
o August-December 2018
▪ Reviewed the process of writing grants
▪ Wrote and scored grants for various nonprofit agencies in the
Harrisonburg area
▪ Awarded three grants to the highest-ranking organizations
▪ Won a $1000 grant on behalf of Skyline Literacy
• Second Grade Practicum Experience Wilson Elementary School
o September-December 2018
▪ Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans
▪ Assist classroom teacher with various aspects of classroom
management
▪ Assist classroom teacher implement lesson plans
• Kindergarten Classroom Practicum Experience Thomas Perry Elementary School
o September 2017-December 2017
▪ Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans
▪ Assist classroom teacher with various aspects of classroom
management
▪ Assist classroom teacher implement lesson plans

Work Experience
• Substitute Teacher Prince William County Schools- Prince William County, VA
o October 2017-present
▪ Worked with large and small groups of students
▪ Taught lesson plans assigned, by permanent teacher for students' in grades
Kindergarten through the 5th grade
▪ Guide students through planned activities and tend to their physical needs.
▪ Utilized classroom management and teaching techniques
▪ Determined appropriate plan of action for inappropriate student behavior and write
a report for teacher about the classes events.
• Delegate to The General Convention of the Episcopal Church Episcopal Peace
Fellowship
o July 2018
▪ Researched and tracked legislation as it moved though the legislative bodies of the
Episcopal Church
▪ Prepared and gave testimony on legislation before legislative committees
▪ Assisted in sales of merchandise and promoted the nonprofit within the Convention
Center
• K-12 Education Internship Church World Service- Harrisonburg, VA
o December 2017-May 2018
▪ Help children register for school
▪ Help children get required vaccinations and school physicals
▪ Assist in after school tutoring
• English Language Tutor Church World Service- Harrisonburg, VA
o September 2018-present
▪ Create and implement individualized English curriculum
▪ Teach students at a variety of skill levels the English language
▪ Provide individualized teaching experience for various students
• Summer School Assistant Teacher, Occoquan Elementary School, Belmont Elementary
School
o July 2016,July 2017
▪ Assist teacher with activities
▪ Help manage child behavior
▪ Assist struggling students
• Toddler Room Assistant Teacher, Above and Beyond Childcare
o June 2016-August 2016
▪ Create a safe environment for toddlers to play in
▪ Assist with activities
▪ Provide care for children