Dana Zietz
Apalachin,NY
Summary
Versatile High School Math Teacher, with coaching experience, offering fifteen years of educational excellence and strong classroom management skills. Well-versed in planning rigorous mathematical lessons aligned to prescribed standards. Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with background educating diverse student bodies to develop culturally and academically relevant math assignments and assessments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School and Middle School Math Teacher
Susquehanna Valley High School And Richard T. Stank Middle School
2017.09 - Current
- Classes taught: Foundations of College Math, Algebra, Geometry, Real World Math, Math 8
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and design course materials for each class: math planning guides, notes, exams, finals and data analysis spreadsheets
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to enhance learning and meet the needs of diverse groups of students
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
Teacher
Upward Bound
2016.07 - 2023.07
- Classes taught: Algebra Review, Algebra 2 and Algebra Prep
- Responsible for choosing class material in addition to creating, implementing, and assessing all lessons
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
High School Math Teacher
Chenango Valley Central School
2016.09 - 2017.06
- Classes taught: Algebra and Career and Financial Management
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
High School Math Teacher
Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District
2008.09 - 2016.06
- Classes taught: Integrated Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 1, Geometry (CCLS), and Math and Financial Applications
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Built up students’ math skills and reinforced skills taught during instruction through various sections of AIS
- Actively attend professional development and integrate concepts, skills, and strategies learned into instruction
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Cart Attendant, Cashier, Sales Floor, Sporting Goods Team Lead
Target
2003.08 - 2008.08
- Collected carts and maintained cleanliness of the front end of the store
- Assisted guests and replenished and organized aisles on the sales floor
- Responsible for leading a team on the sales floor to assist guests, stock shelves, set displays and organize aisles
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching With An Emphasis in Teacher Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Adolescent Math Education
State University of New York College At Oneonta
Oneonta, NYAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NYSkills
- Diverse Audiences
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Group Activities
- Office Meetings
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Secondary Education
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
Certification
New York State Professional Certification in Secondary Education, Mathematics (7 – 12), September 2013
Additional Information
During my teaching career, I have coached Modified and Varsity Baseball as well as Modified and JV Basketball. Coaching has allowed me to gain invaluable leadership and organizational skills. I have been a class advisor three different times. While advising, I facilitated meetings and assisted students in the coordination of fundraisers. During my tenure at Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, I was a critical part of determining district-wide goals based on data. I facilitated meetings between elementary, middle school and high school staff to establish a common mathematical language. I also acted as a liaison between faculty and the superintendent to discuss ideas and concerns.
Timeline
High School and Middle School Math Teacher
Susquehanna Valley High School And Richard T. Stank Middle School
2017.09 - Current
High School Math Teacher
Chenango Valley Central School
2016.09 - 2017.06
Teacher
Upward Bound
2016.07 - 2023.07
High School Math Teacher
Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District
2008.09 - 2016.06
Cart Attendant, Cashier, Sales Floor, Sporting Goods Team Lead
Target
2003.08 - 2008.08
Master of Arts - Teaching With An Emphasis in Teacher Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Adolescent Math Education
State University of New York College At Oneonta
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
SUNY Broome Community College
New York State Professional Certification in Secondary Education, Mathematics (7 – 12), September 2013
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