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JUSTIN DESAI

West Roxbury,MA

Summary

Innovative math educator with 20+ years of experience in curriculum design, technology integration, and district support. Passionate about creating engaging, future-ready learning experiences that expand opportunities for underserved students.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of School & District Support

The Calculus Project
07.2023 - Current
  • Lead the district implementation of The Calculus Project, ensuring the fidelity of all program components.
  • Serve on TCP leadership team, supporting strategic planning and organizational decisions.
  • Coach classroom teachers, supporting them through lesson planning, observation and feedback.
  • Design and build a curriculum for the TCP Summer Academy (TCPLA).
  • Contribute to Gates Foundation AI initiative and integrate platforms such as ALEKS, Edia, and Gradarius.

AP Precalculus Development Committee

The College Board
02.2022 - 06.2024
  • Served on national committee to refine AP Precalculus framework and write exam items.
  • Provided feedback on course frameworks and ran professional development for 20+ AP teachers.

Math Teacher & Department Head

TechBoston Academy
09.2005 - 06.2023
  • Taught AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra I.
  • Launched TechBoston's first AP Calculus course in 2011 and expanded AP opportunities schoolwide.
  • Aligned curriculum vertically and led bi-weekly professional development for math faculty.
  • Established dual-enrollment partnerships with Boston College and Northeastern University.
  • Directed digital curriculum and content creation during the Covid-19 shutdown.
  • Secured funding/resources to design a 21st-century classroom through Steelcase and Nureva.

Basketball Coach

TechBoston Academy
11.2006 - 03.2023
  • Varsity Head Coach (2022-2023); Associate Head Coach (2017-2021); Junior Varsity Head Coach (2006-2016).
  • Led team to back-to-back MIAA Division 2 State Championships (2018, 2019).

Consultant & Calculus Instructor

The Calculus Project & Leadership Academy
07.2017 - 07.2022
  • Advised on curriculum and instruction for TCPLA summer programs.
  • Designed curriculum for 12th-grade program and taught AP Calculus in accelerated summer sessions.
  • Coached Fort Worth ISD teachers through TCP partnership, supporting lesson pacing and delivery.
  • Created instructional videos for rising 12th graders during the Covid lockdown.

Curriculum Consultant

BPS Office of Opportunity Gaps
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Collaborated with district educators to develop culturally relevant math projects and assessments.
  • Presented projects at COSBEC Conference and to the BPS Superintendent and Mayor of Boston.
  • Led professional development on implementing culturally relevant practices.

Education

B.S. - Economics

Boston College

Skills

  • Curriculum Design
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Technology Integration
  • AI Initiatives
  • Teacher Coaching
  • Equity in Advanced Mathematics
  • Access in Advanced Mathematics
  • Student Engagement

Awards

  • MassInsight Partners in Excellence AP Educator Award, 2019
  • TechBoston Teacher of the Year, 2018

Education Certifications

  • Boston College, B.S. Economics, 2003
  • Massachusetts Professional Math Teacher (5-12)
  • Moderate Disabilities Certification, SEI Endorsement

Timeline

Director of School & District Support

The Calculus Project
07.2023 - Current

AP Precalculus Development Committee

The College Board
02.2022 - 06.2024

Consultant & Calculus Instructor

The Calculus Project & Leadership Academy
07.2017 - 07.2022

Curriculum Consultant

BPS Office of Opportunity Gaps
01.2016 - 01.2018

Basketball Coach

TechBoston Academy
11.2006 - 03.2023

Math Teacher & Department Head

TechBoston Academy
09.2005 - 06.2023

B.S. - Economics

Boston College

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