Dorothy Singleton
White Plains,Maryland
Summary
Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over thirty-four years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
PGCPS-CMIT South Charter Public Schools
2023.08 - Current
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives by participating in professional development workshops.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Instructed all students of varying skill levels in principles of mathematics.
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Prince George’s County Public Schools
2017.01 - 2023.06
- Work with co-taught classes at James Madison Middle School
- I taught 7th grade Mathematics skills infused with IB World concepts for seven years
- Develop and implement individualized mathematics lessons for diverse 7th grade students
- Identify and implement goals modified to the student’s individual needs and abilities
- Coordinate with parents, teaching staff and several service providers that include speech for students with developmental delays, speech impairments, and/or learning disabilities in an inclusion general education classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects, promoting interdisciplinary learning.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted intervention programs, resulting in improved academic performance for those individuals.
Mathematics Special Education Teacher
Charles County Public Schools
2004.01 - 2016.01
- Develop and implement individualized math and social studies education programs for diverse special education 6th through 8th grade students
- In addition worked with students in grades K-5 in all subject areas
- Identify and implement goals modified to the student’s individual needs and abilities
- Coordinate with parents, teaching staff and several service providers that include speech, physical and occupational therapies for students with developmental delays, speech impairment, or learning disabilities in resource, inclusion and general education classrooms.
First and Fourth Grade Teacher
Prince George’s County Public Schools
2000.01 - 2004.01
- Developed and implemented individualized education programs for diverse 1st and 4th grade students
- Identified and implemented goals modified to the student’s individual needs and abilities
- Coordinated with parents, teaching staff and several service providers (speech, physical and occupational) therapies for students with developmental delays, speech impairment, or learning disabilities in resource, inclusion and general education classrooms
- Served as grade level department chair two consecutive years.
Resource, Special Education Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
1999.01 - 2000.01
- Taught grades two through five in the areas of language arts and mathematics.
Education
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction -
University of Maryland
01.2021
M.A. in Early Childhood/ Elementary and Special Education -
New York University
01.1992
B.S. in Elementary Education -
Benedict College
01.1986
Regents Diploma -
August Martin High School
01.1982
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Mathematical proficiency
Accomplishments
- Achieved 100% improvement by completing Student Growth Measures with accuracy and efficiency for the past 2 years
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of implementing a new curriculum with fidelity.
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
Certification
- Certified in Elementary Education (1-6)
- Certified in Middle School Education (6-8)
- Certified in Middle School Math (4-9)
- Certified in Generic Special Education (K-12)
- Certified in Generic Special Education (Infant – 3rd Grade)
Teachingskills
- Multidisciplinary Education Plans
- Individual Instruction
- Team Teaching Approach
- Curriculum Development
- Student Motivation
- Student-centered Environment
- Multi-sensory Lessons
- Classroom Administration
- Learning Centers
- Student Assessments
- Use of Manipulatives
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Needs
- Interactive Learning
- Technology Integration
- Parent and Teacher Conferences
Technologicalintegration
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher
- SMART Board
- View Board
Professional Development
- Speak Agent - 2023
- Canvas Self-Paced Course - 2022
- Differentiating Instruction in Math – 2009
- Cooperative Discipline – 2008
- Internet and Instruction – 2003-2008
- Common Core Curriculum Standards – 2000-Present
- Kagan Strategies-2008-Present
- IEPs and State Standards – 2004-Present
References
References and collegiate honors available upon request
MY HOBBIES
I love watching, critiquing comedies, adventure and mystery movies.
Solving puzzles inspired my love of mathematical content.
I enjoy playing games in my spare time.
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
PGCPS-CMIT South Charter Public Schools
2023.08 - Current
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Prince George’s County Public Schools
2017.01 - 2023.06
Mathematics Special Education Teacher
Charles County Public Schools
2004.01 - 2016.01
First and Fourth Grade Teacher
Prince George’s County Public Schools
2000.01 - 2004.01
Resource, Special Education Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
1999.01 - 2000.01
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction -
University of Maryland
M.A. in Early Childhood/ Elementary and Special Education -
New York University
B.S. in Elementary Education -
Benedict College
Regents Diploma -
August Martin High School
- Certified in Elementary Education (1-6)
- Certified in Middle School Education (6-8)
- Certified in Middle School Math (4-9)
- Certified in Generic Special Education (K-12)
- Certified in Generic Special Education (Infant – 3rd Grade)
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