Kendall Cragin
Summary
Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 12 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. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
OCSD
05.2018 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- 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.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
- Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics.
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
Mathematics Teacher
OCSD
07.2011 - 05.2018
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
- Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics.
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2010
Skills
- Student Mentoring
- Technology Integration
- Student Assistance
- Materials Management
- Individualized Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP Support
- Classroom Management
- Student Tutoring
- Student Engagement
- Algebra
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Assignment Grading
Additional Information
-Model Classroom teacher for the district
-Mentor teacher
-Lead Algebra teacher
-Led a professional development on the iXL program for Mathematics
-Grade level chair
-Senior class sponsor
-SAC Committee member
-Equitable Duty Committee
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
OCSD
05.2018 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
OCSD
07.2011 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Florida State University
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