Mary Beth Arnold

3116 Marble Falls Drive | Forney, Texas 75126 | Marnold6@leomail.tamuc.edu |

(214) 458-5483

OBJECTIVE . ....

Im an enthusiastic, newly-minted teacher dedicated to building long-lasting,

influential relationships with the students and team I work with. My goal is to
obtain an Elementary Teacher position with a district that values not only
academic growth but social development in students as well.

EXPERIENCE

Mesquite ISD Mesquite, Texas August 2016 - Present

Student Intern/Resident
Committed and goal-driven student, active in the Texas A&M University-
Commerce Internship and Residency Program
Apprentice under two intelligent mentors, in both grades four and
kindergarten, at Rutherford Elementary.

Forney ISD Forney, Texas February 2016 - Present

Substitute Teacher
Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of
academic time and motivates students to learn and participate.
Instruct students in a variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction as
determined by lesson plan.
Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all
students and staff in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Succeed in being the substitute teacher that brightened students' AND staff's
day!

Forney Soccer Association Forney, Texas 2014 & 2015

Volunteer Coach
Head Coach- U9 Boys Team Xtreme
Assistant Coach- U8 Boys Team Xtreme

Upward Sports Forney, Texas 2016 & 2017

Volunteer Coach
Assistant Coach- U9 Boys Basketball Team Jazz
Assistant Coach- U8 Boys Basketball Team Nuggets

PlainsCapital Bank Dallas, Texas May 2013 - January 2015

Teller Supervisor & Customer Service Representative
Sets an example of excellence in performance of teller duties such as
accepting deposits and loan payments, cashing checks, issuing money orders,
handling customer inquiries, and closing accounts.
Communicates with superiors about policies and procedures, recognizes
opportunities for operational improvement, new business prospects and cross
selling opportunities, as well as need for administrative support.
 Plans daily work schedule of personnel so that work is promptly dispatched
through the day, and cash counts are made at shift end with long/short properly
verified.
Helps other branch tellers in the performance of their duties, emphasizing
accuracy, awareness of customer needs (cross selling opportunities) in a friendly,
but professional manner.

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University of Commerce Commerce, Texas May 2017

Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, GPA 3.25
Honors:
Core Subjects EC-6 (CAT) Test Code 291 Pending
Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (CAT) Test Code 160 Oct 2016
President's List Fall 2016
Dean's List Spring 2016

Eastfield College Mesquite, Texas May 2012

Associate of Science, GPA 3.35

Garland High School Garland, Texas May 2007

High School Diploma

SKILLS

Passionate about building relationships that leave others smiling and feeling
important.
Eager to provide opportunities for innovative learning
Committed to my students and their growth
Professional Development and adaptability; able to adapt to the way students
learn, the behavior the classroom exhibits, and lesson plans.
Flexible; quickly adjusts lesson to facilitate student learning
Differentiated Instruction
Whole Brain Teaching
Digital Formative Assessments (Kahoot, Nearpod, Explain Everything,
Edpuzzle, etc.)
Experience with Parent Portal, Skyward, and TEAMS
Creative (thinks outside the box) individual who enjoys practicing unique ways
to keep students engaged in learning and problem solving.
Team player who believes that networking with other teachers (even virtually)
and solving problems together can lead to success.
Engages students by finding materials and resources that will keep them
interested.
Empowers students to think critically, be innovative, creative, adaptable,
passionate, and flexible.

REFERENCES
Kristy Adams Kindergarten Teacher & Student
Mentor
Rutherford Elementary, Mesquite ISD Email: KAdams1@mesquiteisd.org
Phone: 214-514-7030

Brad Powers 4th Grade Teacher & Student Mentor

Rutherford Elementary, Mesquite ISD Email: Spowers@mesquiteisd.org
Phone: 214-514-7030

Shannon Elder 2nd Grade Teacher

Blackburn Elementary, Forney ISD Email:
shannon.elder@edu.forneyisd.net
Phone: 214-514-7030