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MARY LOUISA CAPPELLI

MARY LOUISA CAPPELLI

Pacific Palisades

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Palisades Charter High School, enhancing AP exam pass rates to 95%. Expert in differentiated instruction and creative writing development, fostering student mentorship and media literacy. Passionate about curriculum design and integrating contemporary texts to engage diverse learners effectively.

Work History

AP English Teacher

Palisades Charter High School
Pacific Palisades
  • Employed differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs, incorporating multimedia tools, visual aids, and interactive activities
  • Enhanced AP exam pass rates from 70 % pass rate to 95% pass rate
  • Provided individualized academic support, including mentorship for students in creative writing projects, essay competitions, and literary magazine submissions
  • Integrated pop culture, contemporary texts, and media literacy into lesson plans
  • Mentored student journalists, guiding The Tideline to win the Columbia Press Association Silver Crown Award
  • Developed creative writing workshops, grammar-focused activities, and persuasive writing strategies

Adjunct Instructor of Film History

San Francisco Film School
San Francisco
  • Developed engaging lectures connecting film history to contemporary media trends
  • Provided detailed feedback on film analyses, presentations, and creative projects

Education

Ph.D. - English, Literature & Criticism

University of Indiana
PA

Secondary English Teaching Credential -

California State University, Northridge

M.F.A. - Theater, Film & Television

UCLA

B.A. - Anthropology, Minor in Spanish

USC

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Creative writing development
  • Film analysis feedback
  • Curriculum design
  • Media literacy integration
  • Student mentorship

References

  • Fred Ritzenberg, Dean of Academics, San Francisco Film School, faritzenberg@gmail.com
  • Randy Tenan-Snow, Chair of English Department, Palisades Charter High School, (310) 230-6623 Ext. 5022

Awards

  • Columbia Press Association Silver Crown Award
  • National Tolerance Award for Excellence in Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • University of San Diego Teaching Excellence Award
  • Tufts University Teaching Excellence Award

Leadership Contributions

  • Faculty Advisor, The Tideline – Led student journalists to national recognition.
  • Founder & Advisor, Making Waves Literary Magazine – Empowered students to showcase creative work.
  • AP Exam Scorer, Applied College Board standards to assess AP Language & Composition essays.
  • Curriculum Developer, Designed innovative units blending literature, rhetoric, and media.

Timeline

AP English Teacher

Palisades Charter High School

Adjunct Instructor of Film History

San Francisco Film School

Ph.D. - English, Literature & Criticism

University of Indiana

Secondary English Teaching Credential -

California State University, Northridge

M.F.A. - Theater, Film & Television

UCLA

B.A. - Anthropology, Minor in Spanish

USC

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