Lori Raatikka
Andover,MN
Summary
Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 31 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. Patient and humble mathematics teacher committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge. Polished in creating lessons plans, evaluating assignments and teaching complicated concepts clearly.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Anoka Hennepin ISD 11
09.2006 - Current
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance. Allowing for students to relearn and reassess.
- Experience teaching the following courses: Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra 2, Probability and Statistics, and AP Statistics
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of students. CPM includes student collaboration, problem solving, and mixed spaced practice.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Created detailed syllabus to outline teaching methods, learning objectives and exam dates.
- Held regular office hours to assist students struggling with materials.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
- Developed new courses and selected curriculum to fill course gaps for students pursuing degrees in mathematics.
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
Mathematics Teacher
Centennial School District 12
09.1994 - 06.2006
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Experience teaching the following courses: Geometry, Intermediate Geometry, College Algebra, CORD mathematics, and Probability and Statistics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Education
Graduate Classes - Education
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, COMaster of Arts - Education Leadership
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MNBachelor of Science - Mathematics Teacher Education
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- P>Problem-Solving
- P>Flexible and Adaptable
- P>Analytical and Critical Thinking
- P>Multitasking Abilities
- P>Active Listening
- P>Excellent Communication
- P>Teamwork and Collaboration
- P>Self-Motivated
Personal Information
Title: Mathematics Teacher
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
Anoka Hennepin ISD 11
09.2006 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
Centennial School District 12
09.1994 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Education Leadership
Bethel University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Teacher Education
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Graduate Classes - Education
Colorado State University - Pueblo
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