1. MARY BETH FOSTER
http://fosterwebfolio.weebly.com  (520) 626 - 3711  mbfoster@email.arizona.edu
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
UNIVERSITY of ARIZONA — Tucson, AZ
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
SALT CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — Tucson, AZ
Educational Technology Coordinator, May 2013 to Present
& Member, Leadership Team
Responsibilities:
 Provide support for students’ use of existing and emerging technology
 Lead technology initiatives that pioneer new frontiers in learning engagement
 Expand the role of educational & assistive technology throughout all support services
 Incorporate innovative learning space design concepts within the learning landscape
 Oversee operation of computer lab
 Supervise lab monitors and student technology interns
 Planning and purchase recommendations for staff technology
SALT CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — Tucson, AZ
Strategic Learning Specialist, 2004 to Present
Responsibilities:
 Provide academic strategies and support to students with learning & attention challenges
 Teach instructional workshops: writing skills, research papers, study techniques, and
library skills series
CONFERENCES
Presenter ~ CSUN (Calif. State Univ. @Northridge), 23rd Annual International Technology
and Persons with Disabilities Conference, March 2008
“Creating University/High School Connections Using Assistive Technology for
Students with Learning andAttention Challenges”
Presenter ~ National Dropout Prevention Conference, Phoenix, AZ, Sept. 2007
“Creating University/High School Connections for At-Risk Students”
Specialties
Information Literacy
Learning Space Design
Educational Technology
 2010 Master of Arts
3.9 G.P.A.
 1995 Post-Baccalaureate
3.8 G.P.A.
 1990 Bachelor of Arts
3.5 G.P.A.
Information Resources
& Library Science
Secondary Education
English
Creative Writing major
Journalism minor

2. MARY BETH FOSTER
http://fosterwebfolio.weebly.com  (520) 626 - 3711  mbfoster@email.arizona.edu
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
TUSD, SABINO HIGH SCHOOL — Tucson, AZ
Language Arts Teacher, 1996 to 2004
Responsibilities:
 Provide motivational instruction in reading, writing, speaking, debate, & research
 Create handouts, displays, PowerPoint presentations, & online projects
 Design quizzes, unit tests, scoring criteria, & writing rubrics
 Create instructional scaffolding & align lesson plans with state objectives
HIGHLIGHTS
Committees
 Technology
 Language Arts
Curriculum
Revision &
Alignment
Awards
 PTSA Teacher Excellence
Award, 1997 & 2003
 Who’s Who Among High
School Teachers, 2002 &
2004
 LDS Favorite Teacher
Award, 2001 & 2002
Professional Development
 ESL Provisional
Certification, 2003
 Technology classes
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sahuaro HS Drama Alum ~ Facebook group site admin., 2010 - present
Event Coordinator
English Curriculum Writer ~ Applied Practice, Summer 2006
Highly Qualified AIMS tutor ~ Arizona Dept. of Education, 2006 - 2008
SAT Essay Scorer ~ Pearson Education, 2005 - 2006
Drop-out Prevention Counselor ~ Tucson Youth Development, 1996
Native American Tutor ~ Amphitheater School District, 1993 - 1995
Substitute Teacher ~ TUSD, elementary grades, 1991 – 1993
SIDE PURSUITS
Creative Writing  Piano  K9 Disc Dog Sport