Miranda Ferguson
UNION MILLS,USA
Summary
Seasoned mathematics teacher with 21 years as an accomplished educator who cares deeply about student success. Creative lesson planner who excels at motivating and inspiring students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
McDowell County Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and lead professional development at district, state and national levels.
- Led professional development workshops for faculty, promoting innovative teaching practices.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
Mathematics Teacher
MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2005 - Current
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
- Assisted in developing current pacing guides for NC Math 2 and NC Math 3.
- Lead AP Precalculus techer.
- Lead professional development on Mathematics curriculum, integrating technology into the classroom, and methods of student organization.
- Presented at the North Carolina State Mathematics Conference on InterActive Notebooks.
- Served as Student Council sponsor for 3 years.
- Served as Homecoming coordinator for 20 years.
- McDowell County School Calendar committee.
- Assistant coordinator for Academic Banquet 7 years.
- Academic Banquet Coordinator 12 years.
- Superintendents Advisory Board.
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Managed classrooms of 20 to 35 college students seeking credit in remedial mathematics in order to take college courses.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - Educational Media
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina01.2009
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Secondary Mathematics
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina01.2005
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - Secondary Education
Isothermal Community College
Spindale, North Carolina01.2003
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Rutherfordton-Spindale High School
Rutherfordton, North Carolina01.2001
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of North Carolina state standards
- NBPTS Certified
- AP Level Teacher
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Curriculum development
- Motivated to help others
- Flexible and adaptable
- Planning events
- New Teacher Mentor
Accomplishments
- Achieved National Board Certification
- Named Teacher of the Year for McDowell High School 2014 - 2015
- Named Secondary Teacher of the Year for McDowell County Schools 2014 - 2015
- Received the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) Outstanding Mathematics Teacher Award for McDowell County Schools, 2014.
Certification
Secondary Mathematics (9-12)
Timeline
Lead Teacher
McDowell County Schools
08.2020 - Current
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2009 - 05.2011
Mathematics Teacher
MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2005 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Secondary Mathematics
Appalachian State University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - Secondary Education
Isothermal Community College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Rutherfordton-Spindale High School
MASTER OF ARTS - Educational Media
Appalachian State University