Audra Polk
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Patient and caring Math Teacher with a resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 5 years of teaching experience. Creative and hardworking professional with a commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Math Teacher
21st Century Public Academy
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Co-teacher and SPED Small Group Teacher
M.A.S. Charter School
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with teachers to design comprehensive and individualized lessons and plans to optimize student education.
5th/6th Grade Math Teacher
Solare Collegiate Charter School
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared, differentiated, and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Integrated various instructional technologies into classroom.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
Graduate Research Fellow
University Of Mississippi Ole Miss
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked with other Fellows to create STEM education lessons and projects for presentation at conferences.
- Created and ran event activities to promote STEM education for children.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for the classroom.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for in-class instruction.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
RUBI Instructor/Lead Teacher
University Of Mississippi Ole Miss
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics
University of Mississippi
01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS01.2016
Skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Effective collaboration skills
- Confident speaking ability
- Skilled in Canva graphics creation
- Experienced with Google productivity tools
- Experience in private tutoring - 7 years
- Strong verbal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Teaching strategies
- Mathematical concepts
- Special needs support
- Data-driven decision making
Certification
K-8 General Teaching License: 2021-Present - New Mexico, NMPED
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of grade level teachers in the development and oversight of educational field trips.
- Introduced and implemented Smartboard use into lesson development and instruction while teaching mathematics.
Work Availability
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Work-life balanceCompany Culture401k matchCareer advancementTimeline
7th Grade Math Teacher
21st Century Public Academy
06.2024 - 05.2025
Co-teacher and SPED Small Group Teacher
M.A.S. Charter School
06.2023 - 06.2024
5th/6th Grade Math Teacher
Solare Collegiate Charter School
07.2021 - 05.2023
RUBI Instructor/Lead Teacher
University Of Mississippi Ole Miss
05.2018 - 07.2019
Graduate Research Fellow
University Of Mississippi Ole Miss
07.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Mathematics
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Mississippi University For Women
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