Drea Buczeskie
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Seasoned High School Mathematics Teacher with strong background in creating engaging lesson plans tailored to student needs and comprehension levels. Skilled at fostering logical reasoning skills through inventive problem-solving exercises. Demonstrated ability to maintain classroom management while cultivating learning-focused environments. Prior roles have shown significant improvement in student understanding and performance in mathematics due to innovative teaching methods.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Mathematics Teacher
The Neighborhood Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2023 - Current
- The average day for our high school students features a full complement of classes, tutorial, advising, after-school arts and athletics, and study hall.
- Classes in rotation throughout different school years, I teach 4 of these classes a year school (alternating between 11th grade Algebra 2 and Statistics/Trigonometry.
- 9th grade Honors Geometry, 10th Grade Standard Geometry, 11th Grade Algebra 2, 11th Grade Statistics/Trigonometry, 12th Grade Honors Calculus.
8th Mathematics Teacher
Citizens Leadership Academy
Cleveland, OH
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the needs of students.
- Tracked positive and negative behavior through the merit/demerit school system.
- Established relationships with parents of students to identify and help struggling students improve their grades.
- Created and maintained an incentive program to encourage scholars to participate in class and improve test scores.
- Designed rigorous and engaging lessons and activities based on Common Core Standards, that promote intellectual, physical, and social growth of students.
Corps Member
Teach For America
Cleveland, OH
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Teach in under-resourced schools for a two year commitment as part of an educational equity experience.
- Participate in intensive training programs including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, reflections, and learning teams specific to license area, in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement.
- Taught in a summer school program for low-income students, under the supervision of experienced teachers.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Under the math department and Dr. Daniel Hockensmith, taught two college calculus mathematics recitations.
- Lead discussion sections, assigned homework, and proctored weekly quizzes.
Tutor
PittServes
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2017 - 11.2019
- With America Reads Challenge (ARC) and Bree Scalzo: trained monthly with team members and team coordinators.
- Planned and prepared weekly lesson plans for students (grades K-3), recorded progress of students.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions to reinforce key concepts and skills.
Education
M.Ed in Mathematics Education - Mathematics
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN02-2026
Bachelor Science - Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh
05.2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
- Calculus, Linear Algebra
- Numerical Analysis, Vector Analysis
- Math Theory of One-variable Calculus
- Math Theory of Abstract Algebraic Systems
- Java programming
- MathLab, MathType, Linux
Affiliations
Exchanging Excellence Program, Mentor - The Neighborhood Academy
- exchange program/partnership with a school in Malawi with our 11th
grade students
-plans for our students to exchange places, they are currently meeting
virtually once a week
- exchange program/partnership with a school in Malawi with our 11th
grade students
-plans for our students to exchange places, they are currently meeting
virtually once a week
Timeline
High School Mathematics Teacher
The Neighborhood Academy
10.2023 - Current
8th Mathematics Teacher
Citizens Leadership Academy
08.2021 - 08.2023
Corps Member
Teach For America
05.2021 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
09.2020 - 05.2021
Tutor
PittServes
07.2017 - 11.2019
M.Ed in Mathematics Education - Mathematics
American College of Education
Bachelor Science - Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh