Marjorie “Jorie” McDonald

Oakland, CA 94606 * (510) 872-5196 * marjorieseaman@gmail.com

Professional • English Language Arts teacher with 6+ years of experience in middle and high school settings
Profile • Extensive curriculum design experience
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Very comfortable integrating technology into instructional practices and curriculum design
• Experienced in differentiation to meet diverse student needs

Education CENTER FOR TEACHER INNOVATION, Riverside, CA

Online Teacher Induction Program (to clear preliminary credential), May 2018

CSU EAST BAY, Hayward, CA

Single Subject Teaching Credential in English Language Arts, June 2012

UC DAVIS, Davis, CA
Bachelor of Arts in English and History, March 2007

Relevant REDWOOD DAY SCHOOL, Oakland, CA (Independent K-8)

Professional 6th & 7th Grade English Teacher, Aug 2013 – present
Experience • Design overarching scope and sequence for 6th and 7th grade English classes. “Backwards plan”
based on long-term learning objectives and Common Core Standards.
• Create, innovate, and implement daily reading, writing, speaking, and grammar lessons.
• Consistently evaluate and revise curriculum for cultural responsiveness.
• Design differentiated instructional approaches and assessments for a wide array of student learning
profiles.
• Collaborate with other teachers weekly, working to design and negotiate curriculum that best meets
student needs and learning objectives.
• Utilize practices adapted from Writers Workshop and Readers Workshop programs (from
Columbia Teachers College Reading and Writing Project), adjusting and manipulating them to suit
the school’s and students’ needs.
• Facilitate regular “Equity and Inclusion” discussions with 5th and 6th graders about privilege,
racism, and implicit bias (as part of a school-wide Social-Emotional Learning initiative).

6th Grade Earth Science Teacher, Aug 2013 – Jun 2014

• Taught two sections of earth science for one school year as part of a long-term school growth plan.
• Designed daily earth science lessons, hands-on learning experiences, and assessments for students.

ALLIANCE ACADEMY, Oakland, CA (OUSD Public Middle School)

7th Grade English Teacher, Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
• Taught four sections of 7th grade English and one section of Intervention for emerging readers.
• Created lesson plans, scaffolds, and assessments for newly adopted Springboard curriculum (from
College Board) aligned with Common Core Standards. Modified and made accommodations within
that curriculum for IEPs and for English Language Learners.
• Facilitated restorative justice circles and implemented restorative practices with students.
• Designed and implemented a classroom management and positive behavior plan based on PBIS.

REDWOOD DAY SCHOOL, Oakland, CA

Long-term Substitute Teacher, Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
• Taught 6th grade math for three months: created math lesson plans and assessments (including
differentiated and intervention lessons) and lead “Math Club” (after-school tutoring sessions) for 6th
grade students.
• Covered various other long and short term sub assignments in Kindergarten, 5th grade, and Middle
School classrooms.
 TENNYSON HIGH SCHOOL, Hayward, CA (HUSD Public School)
Student Teacher, Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
• Taught four classes daily of Edge B English (sheltered instruction, 9th grade) and American
Literature (11th grade).
• Responsible for all lesson planning, assessment development, classroom instruction/management,
grading, student/parent communication, and modifications or accommodations for students with
diverse language and learning needs.

CENTERVILLE JUNIOR HIGH, Fremont, CA (FUSD Public School)

Student Teacher, Oct 2010 - Jan 2011
• Taught three classes daily of English 7 and Honors English 7.
• Co-taught with mentor teacher and designed daily lessons under her guidance.

Training & The Teachers College at Columbia University:

Professional • Advanced Summer Writing Institute, 2016
• Summer Reading Institute, 2016
Development • Summer Writing Institute, 2015
CPR and First Aid Certified

Team Writing Mechanics Curriculum Design Committee, Redwood Day, 2018

Leadership Diversity Steering Committee, Redwood Day, 2017-2018
Admissions Committee, Redwood Day, 2016-2018
School Site Council Committee, Alliance Academy, 2012-2013
Positive School Culture Committee, Alliance Academy, 2012-2013

Other AEROTEK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, South San Francisco, CA

Professional Recruiter, Nov 2007 – Feb 2009
Experience • Sourced, screened, and submitted professional candidates for long-term contract and contract-to-
hire roles at client sites.
• Staffed a wide array of positions, but focused primarily on human resources, accounting, customer
service, and administrative roles for nearby biotech companies.

References available upon request.