Anthony Dechene
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Passionate teacher interested in making math accessible for my students by utilizing insightful explanations, creative ideas, and hands on activities. Strengths include a deep knowledge of mathematics and a aptitude for individual tutoring and instruction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Sierra Foothills Academy
Loomis, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Worked one on one with students that had moderate to severe ASD, disabilities, and learning challenges.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans and speech acquisition goals.
- Analyzed and processed large amounts of academic, behavioral, and communication data throughout each workday.
Teacher
School of Engineering and Science
Sacramento, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed class sizes of 30+ students
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Engaged in and led academic enrichment activities such as First Lego League.
Teacher
Abraham Lincoln School for Independent Studies
Marysville, CA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to improve student self-esteem and skills
- Worked one-on-one with at-risk students on core subjects.
Teacher
River Valley High School
Yuba City , CA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Supported student learning with live video lessons and recordings.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
UC Davis
Davis, CA03.2018
Skills
- Adaptable with teaching approaches, able to quickly adjust to fit needs and challenges
- Creative, able to write engaging math lessons through the use of stories and handcrafted assignments
- Friendly and personable, able to bridge language, gender or cultural differences
- Passionate about teaching all math topics from calculus on down
- Experienced with tutoring peers for CSET math exams
- Experienced with alternative teaching approaches: Independent Studies and Flipped Classroom models
- Proficient with technology: Matlab, TI calculators, Geogebra, Edmentum, Zoom, Excel, Google Classroom, Lego Mindstorms, Scratch computer coding
- Seizure certified
- ProAct Certified to safely implement physical intervention protocols for emotionally disturbed students
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Sierra Foothills Academy
12.2023 - Current
Teacher
School of Engineering and Science
08.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher
Abraham Lincoln School for Independent Studies
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
River Valley High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching
William Jessup University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
UC Davis
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