Jerica Cavanaugh
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Passionate and patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 10 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. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Eager to parlay teaching expertise to new position utilizing math talents.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, VA
08.2019 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Mathematics Teacher
North Carolina Virtual Public, NCVPS
, North Carolina
08.2017 - Current
- Virtual, asynchronous instruction.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Used Canvas to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Held regular office hours to assist students struggling with materials.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
Mathematics Teacher
Lee County Schools
Sanford, North Carolina
10.2013 - Current
- Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students’ written and verbal communication skills
- Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly
- Recommended student promotion and retention
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills
Schools Content Developer
North Carolina Virtual Public, NCVPS
, North Carolina
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Pre-Plan and Develop Curriculum for Mathematics, adhering to NC Math Standards
- Developed content in Learning Management System (Canvas)
- Created lessons, including video and audio to pair with content
Adjunct Instructor
State University of New York at Fredonia
New York
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Taught two sections of Math 112 while obtaining Masters Degree
- Instructed lecture halls of 35 to 50 college students in both face to face meetings and online learning
- Facilitated asynchronous learning through ANGEL (Online Learning Platform)
- Created lesson plans in line with university curriculum standards.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
State University of New York
2013
Bachelor of Science - Adolescent Mathematics Education
State University of New York at Fredonia
2012
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Best Practices
- Developing Learning Assessments
- Collaborative Lesson Planning
- Purposeful Lesson Planning
- Current Beginning Teacher Mentor
- Excellent Communication
- Cultural Awareness
Accomplishments
- Kenan Fellow 2014-2015, North Carolina State University: Studied Nanotechnology, STEM Education, Engineering, and Engaging Lesson Planning.
- Hollyhock Fellow 2016-2018, Stanford University: Studying Equity Issues in Low Income Schools
- Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) 2016-2017, Institute for Educational Leadership. Studied educational policy in North Carolina and how to impact and influence education policy.
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
North Carolina Virtual Public, NCVPS
08.2017 - Current
Schools Content Developer
North Carolina Virtual Public, NCVPS
12.2016 - 12.2019
Mathematics Teacher
Lee County Schools
10.2013 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
State University of New York at Fredonia
08.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
State University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Adolescent Mathematics Education
State University of New York at Fredonia
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