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Additional Experience And Interests
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Ariel Li Detlefsen

Gunnison,CO

Summary

Accomplished Mathematics Educator with a proven track record at Colegio Nueva Granada, enhancing the AP Statistics program and doubling its size. Expert in statistical analysis and curriculum development, I excel in fostering collaborative environments and leveraging data to drive student success. Fluent in conversational Spanish and proficient in Excel, R, and Python.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mathematics Educator

Crested Butte Community School
Crested Butte, CO
08.2022 - Current
  • Designed and taught AP Statistics and Probability & Statistics, as well as Algebra II, emphasizing real-world data applications
  • Incorporated models and simulations to illustrate statistical concepts and decision-making processes
  • Collaborated with colleagues to implement positive changes in curriculum and teaching strategies

Mathematics Educator

Cheyenne Mountain High School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2007 - 06.2022
  • Taught a variety of high school courses ranging from Pre-Algebra to Honors Algebra II
  • Designed curriculum and assessments.
  • Participated in Textbook and Curriculum Adoption Process

Mathematics Educator

Colegio Nueva Granada
Bogotá, Colombia
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Established a rigorous AP Statistics program with project-based learning and standards-based grading as the focus for assessment
  • Developed and grew the AP program at the school
  • Taught AP BC Calculus, AP Statistics, and Non-AP Statistics to high school students
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that incorporated real-world applications of statistical and calculus concepts
  • Fostered a collaborative learning environment and supported students in developing critical thinking skills

Secondary Mathematics Teacher

American School Dhahran
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Integral to development and redesign of vertical and horizontal alignment for mathematical curricula in grades 9-12 while collaborating with middle school teachers
  • Doubled the size of the AP Statistics program at the school
  • Taught AP Statistics, Honors Algebra II, and Algebra I to high school students
  • Led the mathematics department, analyzing student performance data to enhance curriculum effectiveness
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies to improve student engagement and outcomes
  • Developed and optimized assessment models to track progress and identify areas for targeted intervention
  • Promoted collaboration among faculty to improve teaching methodologies and student support structures

Substitute & Private Tutor

Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools
, KSA
10.2014 - 06.2018
  • Provided tailored instruction in mathematics, incorporating statistical reasoning and data analysis
  • Assisted students in understanding complex quantitative concepts and real-world applications

Education

Master of Quantitative Informatics -

Emporia State University
KS
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

The Colorado College
CO

Skills

  • Skilled in making informed decisions
  • Identifying problems & Brainstorming solutions
  • Capturing and gaining insight from holistic data
  • Statistical Analysis & Data Interpretation
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Curriculum Development & Training
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Effective Communication & Collaboration
  • Conversational Spanish
  • Excel, R, Python, (Basic)

Certification

  • Advanced Placement Statistics Certification
  • Steven Barkley Peer Coaching
  • Design Thinking Workshop
  • Multiple StatsMedic and Skew the Script Workshops

Additional Experience And Interests

Experience leading Student Council, National Honor Society, Experience Coaching Middle and High School Volleyball Teams both for public schools and private club teams, Experience directing, acting, and designing theater productions for schools and in community theaters., Data-driven consulting, Predictive modeling, Visualization, Application of data analysis

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mathematics Educator

Crested Butte Community School
08.2022 - Current

Mathematics Educator

Colegio Nueva Granada
08.2020 - 06.2022

Secondary Mathematics Teacher

American School Dhahran
08.2018 - 06.2020

Substitute & Private Tutor

Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools
10.2014 - 06.2018

Mathematics Educator

Cheyenne Mountain High School
08.2007 - 06.2022

Master of Quantitative Informatics -

Emporia State University

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

The Colorado College
Ariel Li Detlefsen