Brett Holcomb
Jersey City
Summary
Passionate young teacher looking to promote student learning and empowering each student who walks into my classroom. Foster a learning environment that promotes critique, mistakes, and questioning to maximize potential learning. Students will learn from a variety of lesson types and learning styles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Math Teacher
Urban Assembly Institute of Math & Science for Young Women
09.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of complex mathematical concepts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs in classroom settings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine curriculum and improve instructional methods for mathematics education.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and provide targeted support where needed.
Group Leader
Camp Cody
06.2021 - 08.2024
- I ensured the smooth operation of the 7-9-year-old age division. I planned all activities, provided all necessary communication with parents, managed a team of 12 counselors, and handled any behavioral issues.
7th & 8th Math Teacher
Binghamton CSD East Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- I taught in a branch of the school which consisted of a smaller group of students to emphasize the relationship component of teaching. Our objective was to improve student’s attendance, desire to learn, and desire to be at school ultimately.
Student Teaching
Princeton High School
01.2023 - 04.2023
- I constructed and implemented lesson plans for four Honors Algebra 2 classes and two CP PreCalculus classes. Within my lesson plans, I integrated modern theory and technology to provide a culturally relevant learning environment and one that is safe for all students to learn.
50 Observation Hours
Sycamore High School
08.2022 - 11.2022
- I helped orchestrate classes with group work, individual work, and occasionally lesson planning for a class.
6th Grade Camp Director
GHMS
01.2022 - 01.2022
- I organized a camp experience for 6th grade students to experience the outdoors and learn their arts and sciences in a way they don’t get to experience on a day-to-day basis in school.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Professional Education
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05.2023
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Problem solving
- Instructional strategies
- Curriculum design
- Collaboration
- Technology
Certification
- Ohio Math Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12), Professional Certificate
- New York Mathematics 7-12, Initial Certificate
Timeline
High School Math Teacher
Urban Assembly Institute of Math & Science for Young Women
09.2024 - Current
7th & 8th Math Teacher
Binghamton CSD East Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Student Teaching
Princeton High School
01.2023 - 04.2023
50 Observation Hours
Sycamore High School
08.2022 - 11.2022
6th Grade Camp Director
GHMS
01.2022 - 01.2022
Group Leader
Camp Cody
06.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Professional Education
Xavier University