Jennifer Wallace
Houston,TX
Summary
Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over seventeen years of classroom experience delivering engaging lessons and utilizing technology as a tool to inspire students to want to learn math and become 21st century learners.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade Math/Algebra 1 Teacher
Stockdick Junior High
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Oversaw planning for Algebra and was 8th grade team lead
- Created all unit tests as well as Smart lessons and found activities to utilize for Algebra
- Presented lessons at district trainings on using Algebra tiles and other manipulatives
- Utilized classroom set of Chromebooks to incorporate interactive lessons
- Was trained on a new learning management system (Canvas) and used it to organize assignments
- Was trained on a new data management system (Aware) and used it to drive lesson planning
- Utilized Desmos calculator daily to help with problem solving and to increase student engagement
- Incorporated Desmos lessons regularly to monitor student progress and pique student interest.
8th Grade Math/Algebra 1 Teacher
Hamilton Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for organizing and uploading files into Schoology
- Taught in person while teaching students at home utilizing Zoom
- Was trained on a new learning management system (Schoology) and used it to organize assignments.
7th Grade Math Teacher
Smith Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Attended weekly planning meetings and participated cooperatively with team
- Created and implemented spiral review homework assignments (daily math)
- Utilized different forms of technology into stations and lessons to increase student engagement
- Attended CFISD digital learning conference for 3 years
- Attended CAMT conference in the summer of 2017 and presented a lesson as part of the STEPS program
6th Grade Math Teacher
Smith Middle School
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Attended weekly planning meetings and participated cooperatively with team
- Created and implemented spiral review homework assignments (daily math)
6th Grade Math Teacher
Spillane Middle School
08.2007 - 01.2011
- Attended weekly planning meetings and participated cooperatively with team
- Analyzed unit test data to drive instructional strategies
- Nominated by students as quantum learning teacher of the year.
Education
BS Interdisciplinary Studies -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXME Curriculum & Instruction -
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Critical thinking promotion
- Expert Problem Solving
- Technology Integration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Instructional Materials Preparation
- In-depth Subject Knowledge
Certification
- 4-8 Mathematics
- 4-8 Science
- Gifted and Talented
Timeline
8th Grade Math/Algebra 1 Teacher
Stockdick Junior High
08.2021 - 05.2024
8th Grade Math/Algebra 1 Teacher
Hamilton Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2021
7th Grade Math Teacher
Smith Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2020
6th Grade Math Teacher
Smith Middle School
08.2011 - 01.2014
6th Grade Math Teacher
Spillane Middle School
08.2007 - 01.2011
BS Interdisciplinary Studies -
Texas A&M University
ME Curriculum & Instruction -
University of Houston