MAROA SCHOLAR
Pittsburg,California
Summary
Mathematics and STEM educator with over six years of experience in secondary teaching and instructional leadership. Expertise in curriculum planning, data-informed instruction, and fostering collaboration among educators to enhance student performance. Dedicated to empowering diverse learners through innovative teaching strategies and a focus on critical thinking and real-world problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics / STEM Teacher
Pittsburg High School
Pittsburg, California
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered standards-aligned mathematics and STEM instruction to enhance learning outcomes for diverse high school learners.
- Design project-based learning experiences connecting mathematics and STEM concepts to real-world applications.
- Integrated Desmos, GeoGebra, Google Workspace, and other digital tools to enhance conceptual understanding and boost student engagement.
- Promoted problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, collaboration, and creativity to foster student confidence and success.
- Provide individualized and small-group support while differentiating instruction for English Learners and students with varied learning needs.
- Use assessments, student work, and engagement data to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, and families to support student achievement and continuous improvement.
Mathematics Teacher & Head of Mathematics Department
AIC Kedowa Special Secondary School
Kericho
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Led the Mathematics Department, providing instructional leadership and supporting effective teaching and learning.
- Coordinated curriculum planning, assessment practices, and departmental goals to enhance academic improvement initiatives.
- Supported mathematics teachers in lesson planning and instructional strategies, while implementing effective assessment and student interventions.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify learning needs and improve mathematics achievement.
- Provided individualized academic support and promoted an inclusive learning environment that encouraged confidence, participation, and growth.
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers, students, and families to drive student achievement and advance school improvement efforts.
- Taught secondary mathematics using student-centered, research-based, and real-world instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Education - STEM Education
American College of Education (ACE)
Indianapolis, IN09-2026
Bachelor's Degree - Special Needs Education
Moi University
Eldoret, Kenya12-2017
Skills
- STEM Instruction
- Mathematics Education
- Curriculum Development
- Project-Based Learning
- Data-Informed Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- English Learner Support
- Assessment & Feedback
- Educational Technology Integration
- Educational technology tools
- Teaching assessment tools
- Productivity software
- Department Leadership
- Teacher Support & Coaching
- Classroom Management
Personal Information
Title: STEM Educator | Mathematics Teacher | Instructional Leader | Educational Technology
Certification
California Teaching Credential – Mathematics (Preliminary), California Teaching Credential – Chemistry (Cleared), English Learner Authorization – Cleared, CSET Mathematics – Preliminary, STEM – Preliminary, CLAD – Cleared
STEM & EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
- Design mathematics and STEM instruction using Desmos, GeoGebra, Google Workspace, PhET, Tinkercad, Google Colab, data visualization tools, and AI-supported technologies.
- Develop project-based learning experiences connecting mathematics with engineering, science, technology, sustainability, and authentic real-world problems.
- Designed a Tiny Home Community STEM Project integrating mathematics, engineering design, measurement, budgeting, and sustainability.
- Developed a Reducing Food Waste in Schools Project incorporating mathematics, environmental science, engineering, technology, and data analysis.
- Create technology-enhanced learning activities that help students visualize mathematical relationships, analyze patterns, and communicate mathematical reasoning.
- Apply instructional frameworks including TPACK, ADDIE, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and inquiry-based learning to curriculum and technology integration.
Timeline
Mathematics / STEM Teacher
Pittsburg High School
01.2025 - Current
Mathematics Teacher & Head of Mathematics Department
AIC Kedowa Special Secondary School
01.2019 - 01.2025
Master of Education - STEM Education
American College of Education (ACE)
Bachelor's Degree - Special Needs Education
Moi University