Mary Curington
Knoxville
Summary
Experienced educator with 6+ years supporting middle school students in general and special education settings. Skilled in differentiated instruction, co-teaching, and intervention strategies. Proficient in curriculum implementation, AI integration, and lesson plan development. Collaborative educational leader focused on creating a positive, inclusive, and literacy-rich environment. Results-driven insurance professional with a track record of selling and managing accounts for top providers. Able to assess client needs and deliver tailored insurance solutions. Builds strong client relationships through effective communication and personalized service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Insurance Agent, Account Management
Colonial Life Insurance & Combined (A CHUBB Company)
03.2024 - Current
- Tennessee Licensed Insurance Agent – Life, Health, and Disability
- HIPAA Compliance Certification
- Continuing Education in Insurance Sales & Ethics
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service.
- Efficiently managed policy renewals, ensuring timely processing and accurate coverage updates.
- Educated clients on the importance of adequate insurance coverage, fostering trust and loyalty among the existing client base.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, staying current with industry trends and regulatory changes affecting insurance products and services.
- Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
- Utilized CRM software to manage client relationships.
7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Anderson County Schools – Norris Middle School
07.2022 - Current
- Familiarity with variety of curriculums including Wit & Wisdom, IXL, CommonLit 360, iReady.
- 80% of students met or exceeded their projected ELA score.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
- Integrate literacy strategies to improve reading comprehension and writing skills.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Use Mastery Connect to create assessments and to monitor student growth and standards achievement.
- Analyze data to make informed decisions and project growth.
- Serve as ILP-D/RTI chairperson (2023–Present): analyze benchmark scores, identify at-risk students, lead ILP-D meetings, and monitor progress bi-weekly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
- Mentored new teachers in effective lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment methods, contributing to their professional growth.
- Led parent-teacher conferences that provided constructive feedback on student progress while fostering collaboration between home and school environments.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities such as the school newspaper or drama club, providing guidance and encouragement for student participants.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Special Education Interventionist
Anderson County Schools – Norris Middle School
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed IEPs for students with diverse learning needs across grades 6–8.
- Develop reading intervention lessons designed to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
- Adapted and modified a variety of curriculum to meet IEP goals and state standards.
- Participated in data collection and progress monitoring using tools such as EasyCBM, iReady, and Mastery Connect.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with stakeholders (parents, students, general education teachers, administration) to ensure alignment on goals and timelines.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted remediation efforts within the classroom setting.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, ensuring timely reporting of progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum materials for use in intervention programs, ensuring alignment with state standards.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Utilized technology tools effectively to enhance instruction delivery during intervention sessions while maintaining a high level of student engagement.
- Served as a liaison between school administrators, teachers, and families regarding intervention services and available resources.
- Streamlined data collection processes for better tracking of student growth and achievement in intervention programs.
- Reduced the number of students needing additional support services by providing early intervention assistance.
Sales Associate
Cato Fashions
04.2012 - 01.2017
- Organized and maintained visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education (K–12 Comprehensive & Interventionist)
University of Tennessee
05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Special Education (K–12 Comprehensive & Interventionist)
University of Tennessee
05.2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Licensed insurance agent
- Professionalism and ethics
- Quotes and sales
- Customer follow-up
- Client relations
- Client needs analysis
- Account management
- CRM software
- Operations management
- Lead development
- Client assessment
- Relationship building
- Data entry
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Positive role model and mentor
- Child development
- Student-centered learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Group and individual instruction
- Small group instruction
- Student assessment
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
Certification
- Tennessee Teaching Licenses:
- Middle Grades Language Arts
- Special Education Comprehensive K–12
- Special Education Interventionist K–12
- Licensed Insurance Agent - Disability, Life, & Health
Affiliations
- ILP-D/RTI Chairperson (2023–Present): Supported students with characteristics of dyslexia. One-on-one instruction to meet individualized learning needs. Clear communication with parents and administration.
- Literacy Committee Member (2020–2023): Planned and hosted Literacy Night events for school and community.
- Leadership Team Member (2021–2022): Represented Special Education team and facilitated communication between faculty groups and stakeholders.
Timeline
Insurance Agent, Account Management
Colonial Life Insurance & Combined (A CHUBB Company)
03.2024 - Current
7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Anderson County Schools – Norris Middle School
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Interventionist
Anderson County Schools – Norris Middle School
07.2018 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Cato Fashions
04.2012 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Special Education (K–12 Comprehensive & Interventionist)
University of Tennessee
Master of Science - Special Education (K–12 Comprehensive & Interventionist)
University of Tennessee
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