Engaging Educator skilled in creating tailored math curricula for middle school students. Utilizes innovative techniques to boost student engagement and comprehension. Strong communicator who fosters teamwork and employs effective classroom management strategies. Committed to enhancing student performance through a collaborative learning environment.
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
2 Years 11 Months
Community Middle School | 09.2023 - Current
Established culture of learning that engaged students in standards-based mathematics curriculum, enhancing their academic motivation.
Applied current best practices to teach mathematical concepts, principles and skills.
Coordinated with colleagues to implement cross-curricular projects that deepened students' understanding of math concepts.
Coordinated with colleagues to implement cross-curricular projects, fostering deeper understanding of math concepts.
Designed and administered formative and summative assessments that effectively monitored and supported student progress.
Supervised and guided student teachers and interns.
High School Mathematics Teacher
1 Year 9 Months
Delaware Valley Regional High School | 09.2021 - 06.2023
Integrated technologies and online learning tools, enhancing student engagement and fostering deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
Applied current best practices to teach mathematical concepts, principles and skills.
Coordinated support resources and activities, addressing diverse student needs and promoting individualized learning experiences.
Diversified instructional techniques to support subgroups of students.
Coordinated support resources and activities to meet student needs.
Diversified instructional techniques, tailoring approaches to support and empower various student subgroups in mastering mathematical skills.
Summer School Teacher
10 Years
Newark Board of Education | 06.2011 - 06.2021
Developed and implemented engaging curriculum and lesson plans that met educational standards.
Developed and implemented activities to reinforce learning concepts.
Catered to the needs of students with learning disabilities by providing extra assistance.
Provided tailored support to students with learning disabilities, enhancing their understanding of key concepts.
High School Mathematics Teacher
12 Years 5 Months
Newark Board of Education | 01.2009 - 06.2021
Engaged in continuous professional development through participation in educational conferences and teacher training workshops to enhance teaching practices.
Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses regularly to provide the appropriate methods to address their learning needs.
Tracked student attendance and progress to ensure alignment with academic goals and tailored support.
Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Developed innovative lesson plans aligned with course objectives to meet diverse student learning needs.
Education
Masters of Arts - Educational Technology
Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ | 05.2009
Associates of Arts - Education
Union County College | Cranford, NJ | 06.2007
Skills
Mathematical proficiency
Lesson planning
Educational Technology
Student engagement
Innovative Teaching Strategies
Classroom management
Behavior management
Learning accommodations
Academic motivation
Creative problem solving
Problem-solving skills
Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
Led an extra-curricular organization centered on Bullying & Suicide Prevention
Provided Professional Development to colleagues on Bullying Prevention
Led an extra-curricular organization centered on Debate
Achieved deeper student understanding of mathematical standards through effectively helping with structured note-taking
Certification
Highly Qualified Teacher Certification
Member of International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)