Marianne Varner

240 Holly Hill Drive Barboursville, VA 22923 434-566-9346 mvarner@greenecountyschools.com

Objective
Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Master of Teaching, Certification in Elementary Education (Pre K-6)

May 2008

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

School Counseling Program, 30+ graduate credits

2004-2005

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor Family Issues

2004

Professional Experience
Ruckersville Elementary School, Ruckersville, VA
Mathematics General Education Teacher, 5th Grade.
General Education Teacher, 4th grade. Plan and implement reading, language arts, social studies, science,
and math lessons that align with Virginias Standards of Learning. Design and administer valid academic
assessments to track student growth. Collaborate with colleagues and administration to develop research
based differentiated instructional approaches that focus on closing student achievement gaps. Serve on various
committees to promote student success and community involvement.

2008-Present

Multiple Apartment Management Corporations in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, VA

Part-Time Leasing Consultant, Management Services Corporation and Cathcart Management
Consulted for a 191-unit student apartment complex and continue to consult for 370-unit apartment community.
Conduct property tours, application approvals, executing leases, and assisting residents with leasing concerns.

2005-Present

Broadus Wood Elementary School, Earlysville, VA

Substitute Teacher.
Full Time 2nd Grade Student Teacher. Collaborated with homeroom teacher, faculty, and supervisor to plan and
implement differentiated math, social studies, and literacy lessons and units. Examined reading and math
assessments, developed positive rapport with parents in community, and participated in regional county meetings.

2007-2008

Cale Elementary School, Charlottesville, VA

Part Time 1st grade Student Teacher. Teamed with homeroom teacher and supervisor in the planning of
differentiated literacy units and science lessons to coincide with curriculum and state standards of learning.

2007-2008

Atlantic Coast Athletic Club, Charlottesville, VA

Camp Counselor. Oversaw 20 children ages 6 to 13. Conducted and supervised summer activities including:
media design, science projects, critical thinking games, and sports.

2004-2005

Elkton Elementary School, Elkton, VA

School Counseling Intern. Worked alongside school counselors to plan and implement individual and group
counseling sessions with 1st 5th grade students with a variety of emotional and academic difficulties.

2004

Covenant School, Charlottesville, VA

Substitute Teacher.
Summer Camp Group Leader. Oversaw summer activities for 1st 6th grade including: trips to local
swimming pools, parks, movie theaters, etc.
After-School Group Leader. Planned and implemented activities for K 6th grade students including:
academic tutoring, media & arts, structured games, and sports.

2000-2006

Educational Leadership
Math Vertical Team Chair. Served as the math vertical team leader. Planned and facilitated monthly meetings to
address vertical alignment between grades K-5 within our school. Developed and implemented strategies and programs
with administration and math teachers to strengthen our math program.

2015- Present

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Lead Advisor for Student Council Association. Led initial development and implementation of the first
Student Council Association at Ruckersville Elementary. Co-advise and guide students through the
democratic process. Co-assist students with implementation of fundraisers, school spirit activities, donations,
and student initiated school policy proposals.

2012-Present

Curriculum Pacing and Assessment Development. Assist in the development of the county wide curriculum pacing
guide in areas such as writing, math, and science. County wide assessments were also developed to align with both
the new pacing guide and current state standards.

2009-Present

Ruckersville Action Team. Served as 4th grade team leader. Planned and facilitated collaborative professional weekly
meetings within my grade level. Developed and led cross-curricular units within and across grade levels.
Attend monthly Action Team meetings and professional retreats with other team leaders and administration to
strengthen curriculum and standards.

2012-2014

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Item and Test Review Committee. Examined test items to confirm alignment
with the SOL, reviewed test items for appropriateness and fairness with consideration to bias and stereotyping regarding
gender, religion, age, and etc., examined field test data for potential test items, and recommended items to be included in
the test item bank.

July 2014

Educational Accomplishments
Psi Chi, National Honor Society of Psychology member
Chi Sigma Iota, International Honor Society member
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
JMU Department of Psychology Grant for Outstanding Undergraduate Scholarship
Dean's List, JMU
President's List, JMU

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Fall 2005
Spring 2005
Spring 2004
Spring 2004
Fall 2003
Spring 2003

Volunteer and Professional Organizations

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Virginia Student Councils Association
Parent-Teacher Association
Virginia Counselors Association
Central Valley Counselors Association
American Psychological Society

Professional Contributions
Presenter at the Greene County Instructional Fair. Instructed teachers on how they can integrate
21st century technology into their language arts curriculum through various web based programing.
Presented results of research project entitled, "The Effects of Information on Hand Washing
Behavior" at the Virginia Psychological Association's Spring Convention, Roanoke Hotel and
Conference Center, Roanoke, VA.
Presented results of research project entitled, "The Effects of Information Presentation and Modeling
on Hand Washing Behavior" at the American Psychological Society's 16th Annual Convention,
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, IL.

Skills

2014 - Present
2012-Present
2012-Present
2004-2005
2004-2005
2003-2004

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Spring 2011
April 2004

May 2004

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Technology
Google Classroom
Social Media: Facebook, YouTube, Google+, & Pinterest
Smart Board, Web Quest, United Streaming, Inspiration, Web Page Design, Interactive Educational Blogging
(Tapped In and Blogger), Digital Storytelling, and Moviemaker (Windows)
Microsoft Word, Publisher, Office, Power Point, Excel
SPSS, Quicken, MRI, AMSI
Educational Assessments
Competent in administration and interpretation of results for the Qualitative Reading Inventory, Phonological Awareness Literacy
Screening, and Developmental Spelling Analysis
Implemented lessons in conjunction with Math Investigations, Daily 5, C.A.F.E, Words Their Way, and the Wilson Reading Program.
Design, implement, and analyze online assessments consisting of multiple choice and technology enhances items (TEI) using Interactive
Achievement.
Languages
Studied 4 years of French.

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References
Upon request