Helen L. Hartel
Wake Forest,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated teacher offering 17 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance and to creating a comfortable learning environments for all students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade Math Teacher
Wake County Public Schools, Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School
2019.08 - Current
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
St. Thomas the Apostle School
2006.01 - 2019.06
- Develop and adapt curriculum for changing common core standards
- Provide instructional strategies to differentiate student learning styles
- Integrate a range of technology in the classroom including laptops and Smartboard
- Measure student achievement with formative and summative assessment tools
- Create a focused environment of fairness and respect that encourages students to take risks and strive to reach goals
- Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parent/guardians in a timely manner
- Responsible for all eighth grade duties/functions throughout the year including high school preparation, ring and graduation ceremonies, creating the yearbook
- Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve personal practice, student achievement, as well as the goals and mission of the school, for Continuing Education program
- Create and adapt instructional lesson plans encouraging student involvement and student achievement of curriculum goals
- Present academic content through a variety of instructional strategies to reach all learners
- Ensure students are engaged through activities and technology that accommodate various learning styles
- Use the state standards to create rigorous, objective-driven lessons
Education
No Degree - Middle School Math Education
East Carolina University
North Carolina06.2023
B.A. - MathematicsDecember
S.U.N.Y
New Paltz New Paltz, NY2006
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Passionate for Mathematics
- Accessible and Approachable
- Adaptability
- Patience and Empathy
- Collaborative Learning
Certification
North Carolina Professional Educator's License
Timeline
8th Grade Math Teacher
Wake County Public Schools, Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School
2019.08 - Current
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
St. Thomas the Apostle School
2006.01 - 2019.06
No Degree - Middle School Math Education
East Carolina University
B.A. - MathematicsDecember
S.U.N.Y
North Carolina Professional Educator's License
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