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Martin Bednar

Mount Airy

Summary

Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Woods Academy
09.2017 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with Archdiocese Standards to teach the Catholic Faith for grades 1-4.
  • Utilized technology, such as EPIC, Kahoot, and Quizlet to help develop reading and comprehension skills.
  • Helped improve I-Ready scores by giving small group instruction to struggling math students.
  • Provided small group instruction for students in grades 1-2 using Lexia.
  • Led a 5th grade advisory program to help students build SEL skills.
  • Developed weekly Chapel Services to help all Lower School students deepen their faith and sense of community.
  • Part of the Marigold Committee which helps provide positivity and support to all faculty members.
  • Coached baseball, basketball, soccer, and tennis for afterschool activities.

6th Grade Math Teacher

The Landon School
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Taught 6th-grade math, covering topics such as number sense, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and probability.
  • Established strong relationships with parents to identify and assist struggling students.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans and assessments using textbooks and technology to enhance student learning.
  • Led before school math extra help sessions to help student improvement.

3rd Grade Assistant Teacher

Landon School
09.2015 - 06.2016


  • Used the Lucy Calkins Program to lead a small group of students to develop reading skills and habits.
  • Incorporated multimedia, maps, and digital resources to make historical events and global issues relevant to students.
  • Assist lead teacher in lesson planning, instructional delivery, and classroom management.
  • Helped develop and implement engaging lesson plans in core subjects (Math, Social Studies, and English Language Arts) tailored to student needs.




Dig in Baseball Travel Team Coach

Dig In Baseball
06.2024 - Current
  • Coached a travel baseball team in the fall/summer for high school baseball players to help enhance player performance and fundamental skills.
  • Led winter workout clinics and helped players develop hitting techniques and training.
  • Developed an extensive defensive practice strategy that has been used by both college and professional players.



Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

The Landon School
09.2015 - 06.2023
  • Conducted practice sessions and analyzed player performance through film study
  • Held after-school Zoom meetings to discuss game strategies and practice plans
  • Helped cultivate a baseball program that promotes hard work, sportsmanship, and positive coach-player relationships
  • Played a key role in coaching and developing a professional baseball player from the team
  • Helped team to win its most recent conference championship in over 10 years.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Mount Saint Marys University
06-2015

Skills

  • Catholic Curriculum Design
  • Mathematics Instruction Expertise
  • Small Group Reading Instruction
  • Advisory Program Leadership
  • Personalized Education Plans
  • Multisport Club Leadership
  • Implementation of Digital Learning Tools
  • Player Development Expertise

Certification

  • Elementary Education Certification - MD Department of Education.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Classroom Management Certificate -Responsive Classroom.

Timeline

Dig in Baseball Travel Team Coach

Dig In Baseball
06.2024 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Woods Academy
09.2017 - Current

6th Grade Math Teacher

The Landon School
09.2016 - 06.2017

3rd Grade Assistant Teacher

Landon School
09.2015 - 06.2016

Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

The Landon School
09.2015 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Mount Saint Marys University

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