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Debbie Georgia-Stein

Saint Petersburg,FL

Summary

Skilled Mathematics Teacher adept at Mathematics Instruction. Practiced teacher, mentor with over 30 years of related experience. Dedicated and focused leader with a deep understanding of Mathematical principles and student needs. Innovative Mathematics Teacher bringing 35-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful building relationships and motivating student to become independent critical problem solvers. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order, creative, and problem solving thinking to increase student performance and love of learning.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Architectural Engineering

Howard And Associates
05.1983 - 08.1984
  • Created graphic renderings and scale models
  • Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects.
  • Incorporated sustainable designs into commercial projects.
  • Worked with Harold Rowe (Ducks Unlimited artists) in creating Architectural renderings in pen and ink and color.


Boys and Girls Club

United Way
09.1984 - 06.1987
  • Taught fine arts to inner city youth ages 7 to 17.
  • Taught photograhy and print development.
  • Boys and Girls Staff Award United Way.
  • Worked with the Toledo Museum of Art in displaying and promoting student art work.

Special Education Teacher

Wood County Schools
09.1987 - 06.1994
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with Severe Behavior Handicap.(SED).
  • Worked collaboratively with Arnold Goldstein at Ohio State University implementing Skill Streaming the Adolescent in SED classrooms.
  • Worked with the Juvenile Justice System with criminal juvenile offenders in modifying severe behavior problems.
  • Presenter for Ohio State University on Adolescent Groups.
  • Teacher preparation evaluation team for Ohio State Department of Education.
  • CPI Instructor
  • Assistant professor University of Toledo in special education program.(taught Master level classes in Curriculum and Instruction).






Mathematics Teacher

Pinellas County Schools
08.1994 - Current
  • Planned and executed activities to promote success on State Mandated Tests
  • Scheduled PLC meeting for a team of 11 professional teachers as Math Department Head
  • Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help through Lakewood Adult Education
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs including Department Head PLC's by sharing student success data and insights
  • Maintained a schedule of 7 out of 8 classes per week
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss the academic needs of students including Math proficiency, graduation rate and student motivation and success in the Mathematics classrooms.
  • Gifted Coordinator for Gibbs High School
  • CRISS in the content area presenter mini conference 2006.
  • Presenter for Secondary math professional development workshops.
  • Author and Writer for PEAK Learning Systems. "Increasing Student Success in Math 2006.
  • Program coordinator for Math Mania and Mu Alpha Theata.
  • PEAK coach and Implementor.
  • Writer and Presenter of "Instructional Classroom Management.
  • Committee Member: Standards Based Grading Team 2004
  • Florida Teacher Advisory Board member and textbook reviewer for MacMillan/McGraw-Hill.
  • Dual Enrollment Professor Saint Petersburg College teaching "College Experience.
  • After School STEM teacher Gibbs High School.
  • Implemented 3d printing, coding, art in the Geometry classroom.
  • Extensive use of technology in the mathematics classroom.
  • AP test grader for Collegeboard-AP Statistics.
  • STATS medic mentor
  • Math Nation Ambassador.
  • Khan Academy Ambassador.


Mathematics Teacher

Lakewood Adult Education
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students and regular education student to help obtain credits needed for graduation based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

Education

Associate of Science - Architectural And Civil Engineering

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
06.1984

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University Of Toledo
Toledo, OH
01.1988

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction In Education

University Of Toledo
Toledo, OH
01.1989

No Degree - PHD in Curriculum And Instruction (ABD)

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Diverse groups presentations
  • Diverse classroom settings
  • Time management
  • Test proctoring
  • Managing classroom for diverse populations
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Student-centered learning
  • Classroom discipline
  • Creative questioning
  • Expertise in Mathematics Pedagogy
  • Special education
  • Standardized testing
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Age-appropriate lesson planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Creative learning strategies
  • Student Mentoring
  • Technology Integration
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Project-based learning
  • Mathematical modeling
  • Real-world application
  • Collaborative learning
  • Curriculum development
  • STEM implementation

Certification

  • Professional Educators Certificate
  • Mathematics 5-9
  • Mathematics 6-12
  • Gifted Endorsement
  • Special Education EBD

Accomplishments

  • Awards: Who's Who Among American Teachers 2005-2006
  • Outstanding Educator Nominee 1997-1998,2005-2006,2007-2008(semi-finalist)
  • Paul B. Stephens Outstanding Teacher of the Year Nominee 1995
  • Boys Club of America Staff Award 1987

Trainer

  • CRISS in the content area presenter mini conference 2006
  • Presenter for Secondary Math 2006
  • Author and Writer for PEAK Learning Systems "Increasing Student Success in Math 2006
  • Program coordinator for Math Mania and Mu Alpha Theata
  • PEAK coach and Implementer
  • Secondary Math Leadership as Instructional Staff Developer
  • Writer and Presenter of "Instructional Classroom Management
  • Committee Member: Standards Based Grading Team 2004
  • Teacher preparation evaluation team for Ohio State Department of Education
  • Presenter for Ohio State University on Adolescent Groups
  • CPI instructor
  • Florida Teacher Advisory Board member and textbook reviewer for Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
  • Assistant Professor University of Toledo in teacher education program (Masters level classes in Curriculum and Instruction)
  • Math Department Head 12 years

Timeline

Mathematics Teacher

Lakewood Adult Education
08.2016 - 08.2018

Mathematics Teacher

Pinellas County Schools
08.1994 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Wood County Schools
09.1987 - 06.1994

Boys and Girls Club

United Way
09.1984 - 06.1987

Architectural Engineering

Howard And Associates
05.1983 - 08.1984

Associate of Science - Architectural And Civil Engineering

University of Toledo

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University Of Toledo

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction In Education

University Of Toledo

No Degree - PHD in Curriculum And Instruction (ABD)

University of Toledo

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