Martin Bednar
Mount Airy
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Elementary School Teacher. Committed to integrating technology to enhance blended learning and actively engage students in experiential, hands-on education. Creates a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment that embraces diversity with respect, equity, and inclusion. Dedicated to the co-curricular life of the school, including coaching, mentoring, and leading after-school programs to enrich students’ holistic development. Excel at building relationships with students in and outside of the classroom, promoting personal and academic growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PE Teacher
Washington Christian Academy
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented standards from Shape America to help create a PE curriculum for grades k-12.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed extracurricular athletic programs successfully, coaching various sports teams and coordinating tournaments.
- Improved students'' physical abilities through the implementation of age-appropriate motor skill development programs.
- Promoted lifelong fitness habits among students by educating them on the importance of regular exercise for overall wellbeing.
Elementary Teacher
Woods Academy
09.2017 - 06.2025
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for 1st to 5th-grade students in subjects including Religion and Mathematics.
- In charge of developing weekly chapel services for over 100 students to help foster community building as well as moral and ethical development.
- Incorporate technology into the classroom to enhance learning through interactive tools and educational apps.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom culture, leading to increased student participation and academic success.
- Developed and implemented Responsive classroom behavior management strategies.
- 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.
- Created an afterschool club which helped students talk and discuss "mental strategies" to becoming a successful athlete.
- Coached soccer, basketball, and baseball after school.
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.
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.
- Created differentiated instruction for both struggling and advanced students.
- 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.
- Helped develop cross-curricular lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Saint Marys University
06-2015
Skills
- Responsive Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Singapore Math Expertise
- Small Group Reading Instruction
- Advisory Program Leadership
- Personalized Education Plans
- Club Leadership
- Technology integration
- Responsive Classroom techniques
- IXL student assessment
- Relationship building
- Physical fitness
Certification
Elementary Education degree from Mount St. Mary's University 2011-2105
Timeline
PE Teacher
Washington Christian Academy
08.2025 - Current
Dig in Baseball Travel Team Coach
Dig In Baseball
06.2024 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Woods Academy
09.2017 - 06.2025
6th Grade Math Teacher
The Landon School
09.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
The Landon School
09.2015 - 06.2023
3rd Grade Assistant Teacher
Landon School
09.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Saint Marys University
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