Carolyn Danstrom
Evanston,IL
Summary
Math teacher bringing 18-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and test writing. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Loyola Academy
08.2010 - Current
- Taught all classes and levels from Algebra 1 to BC Calculus.
- 2 years experience teaching BC Calculus. Have grown the program from 30 students in 2023-24 to 50 students in 2024-25. 2023 AP Average 4.02. 2024 AP average 4.49.
- 3 years experience teaching Calculus to high school seniors not ready to be in an AP Class. Most students took Calculus I in college.
- 2023- Lead teacher on curriculum team for Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus. Curriculum differentiated for level one to level nine (honors). Followed format used in AP Calculus as our curriculum guide.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Wrote exams and finals for all classes.
- Established a positive learning environment in my classroom.
Summer School Director
Loyola Academy
09.2017 - Current
- Managed budget allocations effectively, ensuring optimal resource utilization for the benefit of the program.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing a new registration and record-keeping system.
- Hired all staff to fill summer positions
- Developed new junior high courses for summer school
- Acted as summer school dean of students. Handled discipline and absences.
- Coordinated building use with summer camp and sports camps.
Mathematics Teacher
HD Jacobs High School
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Established a positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.1985
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.1985
Skills
- Parent-teacher relations
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative Approach
- Program Management
- Parent Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Leadership
- Collaborative Leadership
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- State of Illinois Teacher License IEIN 755233
- Endorsements in Mathematics and Music
Timeline
Summer School Director
Loyola Academy
09.2017 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
HD Jacobs High School
08.2014 - 06.2017
Mathematics Teacher
Loyola Academy
08.2010 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Iowa
- State of Illinois Teacher License IEIN 755233
- Endorsements in Mathematics and Music
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