Brandon Strickland

I taught several honors levels of algebra, both honors and college preperatory, as well as AP Calculus AB and BC.

• Taught 6th grade math, pre-algebra and algebra 1.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Administered assessments and tests to evaluate student progress.
• Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.

• Ran my own sections of Calculus I and II (MATH 1200 and 1201) at Vanderbilt as part of my graduate program.
• Taught over 35 students each semester
• Wrote lesson plans and exams while following a strict schedule.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
• Developed classroom guidelines and assignment rules to communicate expectations.
• Held weekly office hours to better facilitate learning.

• Taught a seven week general mathematics course at a local audio school.
• Done remotely, utilizing both Zoom and Canvas.
• Met twice a week for two and half hours.
• Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
• Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.

• Supported instructor with test administration and assignment grading.
• Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
• Ran weekly discussion sections covering recent material.

• Tutored calculus students through the Calculus Cavalry.
• Recommended by faculty and work individually with students to prepare for exams and complete homework.
• Provided support with Calculus I, II, and III.

• Spoke at the MOVES Conference in New York City with Professor Derek Smith of Lafayette College along with several other students from Lafayette College.
• We presented work we did as a class on the Pirate Problem from combinatorial game theory.

• Tutored Calculus III students.
• Recommended by faculty and attend classes, hold office hours and sessions during which the students review the course material.

• Worked with Professor Reiter of Lafayette College to find solutions and families of solutions to Diophantine Equations.
• Looked to find Kth powers which are sums of Kth powers.