ELIZABETH BRIGGS
Broomfield,Colorado
Summary
Engaging and dependable mathematics teacher driven to help schools develop and nurture purposeful curriculums that promote learning through real-world problem-solving. Proponent of goal-oriented curriculums focused on project-based learning and results-driven assessments. Uses approachable communication style to reduce learning barriers. Adept at using diverse multimedia strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Otho E. Stuart Middle School
- Current
- Taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade
- Used a variety of instructional materials - College Preparatory Math books, Connected Math, Pearson Products, Savvas Realize, Envision
- Collaborated with my content partner to design engaging lessons and assessments using state standards
- Created and designed various real world hands on/application projects for each unit taught
- Analyzed a variety of data to determine instructional techniques and strategies to meet the varying needs and differentiated math abilities of students
- Communicated and collaborated with my team, all school departments and the community to make decisions around student needs
- Established a collaborative classroom learning environment
- Participated in all curriculum training sessions and professional development geared toward the school’s unified improvement plan.
Mathematics Teacher
Wheat Ridge Middle School
- 05.2008
Short Term/Long Term Substitute
Brighton School District
- 05.2006
Seventh Grade Mathematics Teacher
Overland Trail Middle School
- 05.2005
Long Term Substitute (8th Grade Mathematics)
Vikan Middle School
12.2002 - 05.2003
Broker Associate
Broker One Metro Properties
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Helped clients buy and sell properties
- Analyzed the market values to ensure the client was getting the best value on the property
- Drafted and completed all legal contracts and agreements on behalf of my clients
- Ensured all details were clearly stated and understood by all parties
- Negotiated sales/purchase price as well as other items on behalf of my clients requested
- Advertised and promoted clients properties
- Collaborated and networked with inspectors, contractors and other stakeholders.
Production Planner
ATMEL Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Managed Motorola and Nokia accounts
- Evaluated plant capacity to meet short and long term production forecasts
- Worked with buyers to ensure efficient supply flow from the raw materials to finished goods
- Used SOPs and processes to identify areas of improvement
- Reported shipments, cost and inventory levels
- Tracked all manufacturing aspects to meet on time delivery and inventory goals.
Inventory Analyst
Chef America, Inc. (maker of Hot PocketsTM)
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Managed Costco, Sam's Club and BJ’s Wholesale inventory levels across the nation
- Analyzed and managed inventory levels at the distribution warehouses
- Collaborated with distribution warehouses, sales and logistics to ensure timely delivery
- Monitored and tracked all production aspects to meet lead times and inventory goals.
Education
M.Ed. and Teacher Licensure -
B.A. Mathematics - undefined
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Student Mentor
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Curriculum Development
Related Experience
- Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) Mentor for two years
- Instructional Leadership Team member - digging through data (test, behavior, etc) to determine the school wide focus for the upcoming school year, helped to create and implement training and strategies for the staff to use to achieve the school wide goal/focus.
- Organized outdoor education and multiple field trips for our grade level of 245 students - researching where to go, securing the trip date and times, transportation, distributing permission slips, collecting money, etc.
- Conscious Discipline Training - a social-emotional learning program and classroom management curriculum that aims to improve the social-emotional skills of students, teachers, administrators, and families.
- Life Skills Training/Facilitator - is a universal prevention program that teaches personal self-management skills, social skills, and general refusal skills to equip adolescents with the knowledge and skills to develop healthy attitudes and behaviors.
- Sources of Strength Mentor - The mission is to prevent suicide by increasing help seeking behaviors and promoting connections between peers and caring adults.
- Climate Committee member - helped to organize monthly celebrations to build morale, organized various days of recognitions for staff groups throughout the year, and supported staff in times of need. Our goal was to build a strong working/respectful community amongst staff
- Collaborative Advisory Team - a liaison between staff and administration.
- TDG (Teacher Development Group) training on how to support students, teachers, and leaders in sustained, everyday engagement in mathematically productive practices and decision-making. Also worked on understanding and increasing student agency, identity and access, especially for learners marginalized because of race, social class, or gender.
- Math Focus Group: school representative collaborating in district to create common assessments for middle schools.
- Middle School Math Teachers Circle - strengthening mathematics problem-solving skills, engaging teachers in the process of doing mathematics (experimenting, conjecturing, exploring, communicating), and equipping teachers to initiate student-centered, inquiry-based mathematics instructional practices in classrooms.
- College Preparatory Math Training for Secondary Mathematics AVID training—Advancement Via Individual Determination—fosters a safe and open culture, high expectations for teachers and students, and collaboration in all classrooms.
References
- Krista Dean, Principal – Otho E. Stuart Middle School, 720-685-5500
- Andrea Lopez, Science Teacher - Stuart Middle School, 720-951-8554
- Elizabeth Gibson-Vargas, ELA Teacher - Stuart Middle School, 303-358-6564
- Barbara Gibson, Special Education/Intervention TOSA (Retired) – Wheat Ridge Middle School, 720-352-5411
Timeline
Long Term Substitute (8th Grade Mathematics) - Vikan Middle School
12.2002 - 05.2003
Broker Associate - Broker One Metro Properties
01.2001 - 01.2002
Production Planner - ATMEL Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2001
Inventory Analyst - Chef America, Inc. (maker of Hot PocketsTM)
01.1997 - 01.2000
Mathematics Teacher - Otho E. Stuart Middle School
- Current
Mathematics Teacher - Wheat Ridge Middle School
- 05.2008
Short Term/Long Term Substitute - Brighton School District
- 05.2006
Seventh Grade Mathematics Teacher - Overland Trail Middle School
- 05.2005
Regis University - M.Ed. and Teacher Licensure,
University of Northern Colorado - B.A. Mathematics,
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