Maria Adams
Fort Worth
Summary
Dedicated Math Teacher with 18 years of experience teaching mathematics through the arts. Skilled in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students and utilizing technology to enhance learning outcomes. Passionate about inspiring a love for math and helping students build confidence in their mathematical abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Math Teacher
Academy of Visual & Performing Arts
08.2024 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
6-8 CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) Math Teacher
Rockford School District 205
08.2005 - 08.2024
- Developed engaging and interactive math lessons that incorporated creative and performing arts elements to enhance student learning and understanding.
- Utilized technology and multimedia tools to create dynamic and visually stimulating math presentations for students in grades 6-8.
- Collaborated with other CAPA teachers to integrate art, music, and drama into math curriculum, making lessons more interactive and multidisciplinary.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students and create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Organized and led extracurricular activities such as math clubs, art showcases, and musical performances to showcase students' talents and foster their creativity in math.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Illinois
Urbana- Champaign08-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Illinois
Urbana- Champaign05-2004
Skills
- Art Integration
- Conflict Management & Resolution
- Differentiated Learning
- Student Engagement
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
Golden Apple Recipient
Channel 13- WREX's Teacher of the Week
Certification
Illinois Professional Teacher's License Illinois State Board of Education August 2004
Texas Professional Teacher’s License Texas State Board of Education August 2024
Timeline
7th Grade Math Teacher
Academy of Visual & Performing Arts
08.2024 - Current
6-8 CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) Math Teacher
Rockford School District 205
08.2005 - 08.2024
Illinois Professional Teacher's License Illinois State Board of Education August 2004
Texas Professional Teacher’s License Texas State Board of Education August 2024
Masters of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Illinois
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