MARY SEIDMAN
Rancho Palos Verdes
Summary
Elementary Dual Immersion Teacher with over 11 years of experience in bilingual education and early language acquisition. Expertise in developing engaging lessons that promote biliteracy and cultural awareness. Proven ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners and create inclusive classroom environments. Collaborates effectively with families and colleagues to enhance dual language instruction and improve student proficiency rates.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent and Community Facilitator/Social Emotional Coach
Lafayette Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Coordinated and led schoolwide family engagement events by facilitating and coordinating diverse family engagement committees.
- Launched social emotional curriculum and provided Tier 1 coaching, professional development.
Literacy Specialist
Lafayette Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed and led schoolwide professional development initiatives to enhance instructional practices.
- Modeled and coached lessons in English and Spanish, equipping teachers with effective resources.
- Delivered intensive literacy intervention for small groups in Grades 3-5 to boost achievement.
Dual Immersion English and Spanish Teacher
Lafayette Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented rigorous lessons addressing varying depth of knowledge driven by formative assessments.
- Fostered collaborative discussions to facilitate acquisition of students' second language.
- Provided diverse texts and supplemental materials to enhance cultural competency among students.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology
California State University
Fullerton12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
Long Beach12.1999
Skills
- Native Spanish speaker
- Spanish interpretation and translation
- Specially Designed Academic Instruction (SDAI) strategies and pedagogical expertise
- Science of Reading framework knowledge
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) mastery
- Total Physical Response (TPR) instructional techniques
- Proficiency with G Suite, Canvas, and digital learning tools
Websites
References
- David Komatz, Principal, Lafayette Elementary, dkomatz@lbschools.net
- Allison Rayburn, Assistant Principal, Lafayette Elementary, arayburn@lbschools.net
- Dr. Viviana Espinosa, Principal, Willard Elementary, vespinosa1@lbschools.net
Accomplishments
BCLAD (Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development) certification in California
Harmony Academy -National University Educator Advisor
Cotsen Foundation for the Art of Teaching Alumni
Fullbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad-Ecuador Scholarship Recipient
Harmony Academy -National University Educator Advisor
Cotsen Foundation for the Art of Teaching Alumni
Fullbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad-Ecuador Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
Literacy Specialist
Lafayette Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2023
Parent and Community Facilitator/Social Emotional Coach
Lafayette Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2023
Dual Immersion English and Spanish Teacher
Lafayette Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Educational Technology
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University