Daniel Truax
Egg Harbor Twp,NJ
Summary
I am a committed and innovative educator bringing first-rate expertise in lecturing, developing, and facilitating Educational Technology practices in a variety of learning environments. With 11 years of practical experience in a variety K-12 educational settings, I am passionate about training and collaborating with future educators in creating technology-rich learning environments to maximize academic growth of diverse learners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Linwood Public Schools
2017.09 - Current
- Developed curricula, pedagogical strategies, and assessments to promote critical thinking and problem-solving growth through mathematical reasoning.
- Utilized emerging technologies to reach educational needs of diverse learners.
- Cultivated relationships with students and parents through frequent communication and conferencing.
- Administered professional development on technology utilization and classroom design for blended learning environments.
High School Mathematics Teacher
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District
2014.01 - 2017.06
- Developed curricula, pedagogical strategies, and assessments to promote critical thinking and problem-solving growth through mathematical reasoning.
- Implemented peer tutoring and mentoring learning/study strategies to improve student progress in learning and assessment performance.
- Designed blended learning environments to reach diverse learners to bridge the mathematical learning divide of at-risk students.
- Administered professional development on technology utilization and classroom design for blended learning environments.
Education
M.Ed - Educational Technology
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ12.2013
Skills
- Pedagogical/Andragogical Classroom Design
- Foundational Mathematics Understanding
- Creation of Professional Development Workshops
- Academic Advising
- Professional Collaborating
- Technology-Based Learning Tools
- Departmental Leadership
- Course Development
- Project Management
- Research and Analysis
Additional Hobbies
Coaching:
High School Boys/Girls Varsity Tennis Coach (March 2012 to August 2017)
- Developed and managed beginner and intermediate level athletes to perform at Varsity level competition.
- Led charity tennis tournaments to raise money for childhood cancer and local infrastructure developments.
Middle School Boys Soccer Coach (September 2017 to present)
- Developed and managed beginner and intermediate level athletes to perform at county-level competition.
- Trained athletes in fundamental soccer concepts in preparation for high school Varsity competition.
Performing Arts:
Piano
- Concert-trained pianist
- Worked as a pit-band pianist for local drama productions
Drama
- Stage Manager and Set Designer for local drama productions
Timeline
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Linwood Public Schools
2017.09 - Current
High School Mathematics Teacher
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District
2014.01 - 2017.06
M.Ed - Educational Technology
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Stockton University
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