Highly skilled High School Math Teacher with 17+ years of experience in curriculum development, student engagement, and leadership. Eager to apply my expertise in mathematics education to foster a collaborative and diverse learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Algebra 1 Instructor
Captain Shreve High School
07.2022 - Current
Implemented Mathematical Practice structures and Interactive Notebooks for effective Algebra 1 instruction
Employed student-centric learning techniques, such as demonstrations, model building, and interactive labs
Collaborated with students to establish classroom behavior guidelines for enhanced classroom management
Seamlessly integrated technology into the classroom while offering personalized tutoring
Conducted meaningful parent-teacher conferences to review student progress
Designed engaging real-world application activities to boost student participation
Participated in professional development workshops to improve classroom management, technology integration, and cooperative learning.
8th Grade Mathematics & Algebra 1 Educator
Donnie Bickham Middle School
08.2018 - 07.2022
Utilized Mathematical Practice structures and Interactive Notebooks for 8th-grade math and Algebra 1 instruction
Collaborated with students to develop classroom behavior guidelines for effective classroom management
Actively engaged in parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and behavior
Employed student-centric learning techniques, including demonstrations, model building, and hands-on labs
Created activities connecting mathematical concepts to real-life scenarios, enhancing student participation
Provided individualized tutoring and integrated technology
Sponsored extracurricular activities, including The Fishing Club.
Geometry Teacher
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy
08.2017 - 08.2018
Employed Kagan structures and Interactive Notebooks for Geometry instruction
Collaborated with students to establish classroom behavior guidelines
Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance
Implemented student-centered learning methods and engaging activities
Tutored students and participated in professional development workshops
Sponsored extracurricular activities, including 4H.
Math Educator
Minden High School
10.2009 - 08.2017
Taught various math classes and collaborated with students to establish classroom behavior expectations
Conducted parent-teacher conferences to review student achievement
Employed student-centric learning techniques, adapted curriculum for special education students, and prepared students for ACT testing
Tutored students and led various extracurricular activities, including the Cheerleading Squad, Nature Club, and STEM Team.
Mathematics Teacher
Folsom High School
08.2005 - 05.2009
Instructed Algebra II and Thinking Mathematically classes
Conducted discussion-based lessons to promote deeper understanding
Administered assessments to track student progress and offered after-school tutoring
Developed real-world unit-based projects
Sponsored Mathletes Club and Freshmen Orientation
Facilitated a summer school program to help students earn required math credits.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Math -
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
Skills
Technology Integration
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Design for LMS
Creative Questioning
Creative Lesson Planning
Heterogeneous Grouping
Rubrics
Student Motivation
Team Teaching Approach
Classroom Management
Certification
Secondary Education Math (Grades 7-12)
Technology Integration
Canvas LMS
JCAMPUS Computer Grading
STEM Robot Programming
Apple & Galaxy Tablets
Graphing Calculators
Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
Apple iOS
Windows 7
Promethean Technologies
Professional Development
TAP Training
Kagan Structure
Implementing Common Core
Building a Better Block Schedule
EAGLE
AACCA Safety Certified (American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators)
Safe and Drug-Free School
Differentiated Instruction
Applications in Powerful Learning
Beginning Teacher Program
Canvas LMS
The Accelerate Program
Springboard Curriculum
Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum
Timeline
Algebra 1 Instructor
Captain Shreve High School
07.2022 - Current
8th Grade Mathematics & Algebra 1 Educator
Donnie Bickham Middle School
08.2018 - 07.2022
Geometry Teacher
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy
08.2017 - 08.2018
Math Educator
Minden High School
10.2009 - 08.2017
Mathematics Teacher
Folsom High School
08.2005 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Math -
Louisiana Tech University
Secondary Education Math (Grades 7-12)
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