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David Barrett

Ellicott City,MD

Summary

Retired IT professional with over twelve years of mathematics teaching experience at the secondary and college levels supplemented by 30 years of real-world experience and a passion for working with learners. Immediate availability.

Overview

Work History

Mathematics Teacher – High School

Howard County, MD Public School System (HCPSS)
Ellicott City, MD
  • Taught secondary mathematics in Howard County, MD Public School System (HCPSS)
  • Courses included: algebra 1, algebra 2, functions, and geometry
  • Introduced students to the TI 84 calculator for calculations and analysis.

Mathematics Teacher - College

Howard Community College
  • Taught college algebra to students at Howard Community College
  • Focused on the basic principles of linear and quadratic functions, including the three representations of linear relationships - graphs, tables, and equations
  • Students used advanced features of the TI 84 Plus graphing calculator to solve problems.

Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher

Prince Georges Community College
  • Taught College Algebra and Introduction to Computer Science to Prince Georges Community College students
  • Algebra course included linear and nonlinear functions, as well as statistical descriptors of data.

Mathematics Tutor

  • Worked as a private tutor, assisting HCPSS and Howard Community College students in algebra, geometry, and functions.

  • Returned to teaching after a 30-year career in information technology, where began as a computer programmer and ended as a vice president
  • Worked on or led teams that programmed sophisticated weapons systems for the U.S
  • Navy
  • Part of a team that designed and developed the approach landing test (ALT) for the space shuttle for NASA.

Education

BA - Mathematics

Rutgers University

MS - Computer Science

Howard University

Skills

  • Mathematics
  • Teaching
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Functions
  • Linear relationships
  • Quadratic functions
  • TI 84 calculator
  • Computer Science
  • Statistical descriptors
  • Data analysis
  • Professional development
  • Online content
  • Student success
  • Tutoring
  • Information technology
  • Programming
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership

Accomplishments

Selected from among 150 HCPSS teachers of Algebra/Data Analysis applicants for 3 seats to pilot the professional development course, 'Using Online Algebra/Data Analysis'. Learned how to use the online content to support student success on the Algebra/Data Analysis High School Assessment. Applying strategies learned in my classes resulted in ninety-five percent of students passing the State-mandated assessments. Honored by Rutgers University with the Edward J Bloustein Award for Community Service & the Governor's Volunteer Service Award from the State of Maryland.

Availability

Immediate availability.

Languages

Swahili
Limited
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Mathematics Teacher – High School

Howard County, MD Public School System (HCPSS)

Mathematics Teacher - College

Howard Community College

Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher

Prince Georges Community College

Mathematics Tutor

BA - Mathematics

Rutgers University

MS - Computer Science

Howard University
David Barrett