KOLETTE KASCHAK
Mathematics Instructor And Professor
SPARKS,MD
Summary
Engaging Math Teacher driven to help institutions develop and nurture purposeful curriculums that promote learning. Brings wealth of experience in the area of instruction and planning. Uses simple, approachable communication style to reduce learning barriers and spark trust in teaching process.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Mathematics Professor
Towson University
08.2022 - Current
- Instructed university students in College Algebra, Math 115
- Created lessons aligned with the Math 115 course topics
- Utilized Blackboard and Pearson Master Math Lab for grading instructional purposes
- Maintained up-to-date gradebook for timely feedback to students
- Applied programs such as Microsoft word, Power Point, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook for classroom instruction
- Collaborated with Math 115 to create a streamlines curriculum across multiple sections of Math 115.
Mathematics Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2002 - Current
- Instructed 9th -12th grade levels in Sets and Functions, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-College Math, College Algebra, Functions and Statistics, Trigonometry, SAT Prep and Honors Calculus
- Co-Sponsored the Spectrum school club, a club to support LGBTQIA+ students and their allies
- Worked in a team environment writing county wide assessments for 6th grade mathematics curriculum
- Utilized Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Excel to create notes guides, notes presentations and activities to aid in the presentation of mathematical concepts
- Integrated the use of technology in the classroom to assist in the understanding of mathematical concepts
- Developed, reviewed, and scored selected response and constructed response test items for summative assessment for all cognitive levels
- Interpreted State and common core standards to align assessment items and lesson plans
- Utilize formative assessment opportunities to gather data and plan for responsive instruction (assessed students daily using student white board, exit tickets, board work and group presentations)
- Planned and implemented Geometry lessons targeted to engage both general education students and special programs students in the same classroom
- Organized Senior Awards Assembly by collating teacher nominees and printing certificates
- Served as teacher class advisor for the class of 2018
- Served as head of assessment committee
- Created a comfortable, inclusive learning environment.
Private Tutor
Central Baltimore County
08.2004 - Current
- Assisted middle and high school students with homework after school hours
- Prepared practice worksheets and test preparation practice for students in subjects including Transition Mathematics, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra II, College Algebra, Honors Trigonometry, PreCalculus and Honors Calculus.
Education
Masters Equivalency - Instruction
Loyola College of Maryland
05.2003 - 05.2005
B.S - Mechanical Engineering
University of Maryland College Park
01.1994 - 01.1999
Skills
Attention to Detail
Excellent Communication
Planning and Coordination
Flexible and Adaptable
Self-Motivated
MS Office
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
State of Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate-Mathematics Grades 7-12
Timeline
Adjunct Mathematics Professor
Towson University
08.2022 - Current
Private Tutor
Central Baltimore County
08.2004 - Current
Masters Equivalency - Instruction
Loyola College of Maryland
05.2003 - 05.2005
Mathematics Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2002 - Current
B.S - Mechanical Engineering
University of Maryland College Park
01.1994 - 01.1999