Mathematics Teacher with expertise in diverse instructional strategies that enhance student motivation and engagement. Proven ability to guide students toward achieving curriculum objectives through direct instruction. Strong mentor with collaborative skills, fostering relationships with students from various cultural backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher D79 (grades 6-8)
Department Of Education
Brooklyn
06.2025 - Current
Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance student understanding of mathematics.
Design lessons that foster self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Create reflective learning activities, such as journaling or group discussions, that help students explore emotions and identity.
Implement restorative practices to address conflict and build community.
Use formative assessment tools (like check-ins, surveys, or behavioral observations) to track SEL development.
Participated in professional development programs focusing on mathematics education techniques.
Collaborate with colleagues to integrate SEL across content areas and programs.
Reflect regularly on teaching practices and their SEL impact.
Teacher
Kokua Education
New York
03.2023 - 06.2025
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Followed the classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Implement district learning goals and objectives to prepare students for NYS exams.
Implemented schedules, systems, and procedures to maximize instructional time.
Provided direction and guidance to students in efforts to establish and maintain positive classroom behaviors.
STEM Specialist - 6th Grade Math/Science
Growing Up Green Charter Middle School
Queens
11.2024 - 02.2025
Work in an ICT classroom as a co-teacher while collaborating in lesson planning, delivery, scaffolding, and differentiation for Humanities/ELA.
Utilize a variety of specialized curricula to develop a long-term individualized scope and sequence for small group instruction.
Assess student progress with a variety of methods in order to ensure progression toward individualized goals.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and related service providers in order to align and differentiate instruction.
Participate in weekly RTI meetings to develop strategies and interventions for struggling students.
Prepare documentation of the student's current academic performance in preparation for attendance at IEP meetings.
Administer regular assessments of student IEP goals, and complete IEP goal progress reports on a quarterly basis.
Ensure modifications made to student IEP services are implemented in a timely manner.
Ensure high quality, detailed, and accurate student IEPs and SMART goals.
Math Teacher (8th grade)
Department of Education
New York
03.2023 - 06.2023
Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance understanding of mathematical concepts.
Utilized assessment tools to evaluate progress and adjust instructional methods.
Organized extra help sessions for students needing assistance with math topics.
Developed lesson plans covering diverse math concepts, including algebra I.
Integrated technology into lessons to boost engagement and learning outcomes.
Prepared, administered, and graded assignments and examinations systematically.
Hematology Tech I
Antech Diagnostics
New Hyde Park
11.2022 - 12.2022
Meticulously building CBC/UA loads for slide preparation and staining
Following SOPs to perform safety and quality procedures carefully.
Sanitizing and organizing the workspace by performing daily and weekly maintenance, and restocking supplies, helps maintain the quality of the lab.
NYC Teaching Fellow
NYC Teaching Fellows Program
New York
06.2019 - 06.2021
Receiving certification for Mathematics, grades 7-12, from Relay Graduate School.
Participating in a rigorous training that focuses on continuous feedback and practice-based training.
Receiving field training specialized in serving under-served populations
Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups in urban classrooms.
Collaborated with experienced educators to enhance instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Facilitated classroom management techniques to promote a positive learning environment.
Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and interventions.
Assisted in the development of student learning objectives.
Lab Assistant at MHRRL
Memorial Sloan Kettering Center
New York
04.2019 - 03.2021
Responsible for the accurate processing of patient specimens, including receipt and data entry into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Follows all written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Labels specimens and transports them to the laboratory sections to be tested.
Performs clerical duties necessary to process specimens.
Responsible for all documentation required for the tasks performed.
Ensures proper and complete patient identification on requisitions and specimen labels.
Properly handles ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens.
Prepares specimens for delivery.
Aliquot specimens, ensuring proper labeling.
Properly operate centrifuges.
Prepares specimens for delivery by creating STLs (Specimen Transfer Lists) and packaging according to specimen temperature.
Completes required training courses, such as Safety and HIPAA, in a timely manner.
Attends staff meetings and in-service sessions to assure job competency and communication.
Performs accessioning review on a designated basis.
Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate daily lab activities.
Ensured that laboratory procedures are followed correctly at all times.
7th grade Math Teacher
Department of Education
Ridgewood
09.2019 - 02.2021
Planned and prepared daily math lessons tailored to diverse student needs.
Instructed General Education, Honors, and ENL students using differentiated materials.
Assessed student abilities, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Graded assignments and exams to evaluate student performance effectively.
Communicated with parents regarding student progress and development.
Encouraged active student participation in all learning activities.
Researched and developed innovative teaching skills and resources.
Supervised assessments and managed examination processes.
Clinical Laboratory Supervised Technician
Park Health Center
Brooklyn
01.2014 - 10.2014
Performed simple chemistry lab tests and procedures on laboratory machines such as AU480, Access 2 to perform immunoassays, Cell Dyn 1700, CMPs, BMPs, thyroid tests, lipid panels, and CBCs.
Ran samples and checked reports at LIS.
Storing and retrieving equipment and chemicals according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Logging data from medical tests and entering results into a patient's medical record.
Running controls on machines.
Conducted routine inspections of facility tools and equipment for proper functionality.
Education
Master of Arts - Adolescent Education (7-12)
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York
06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Med, Mathematics
New York University
New York
06.2010
Skills
Student assessment and performance evaluations
Data analysis and mathematical modeling
Differentiated instruction and creative teaching strategies
Educational technology and Google Classroom proficiency
Collaborative teaching and learning
Lesson planning and formative assessment
Behavior management and emotional intelligence
Communication techniques and skills
Remote or virtual instruction
Inquiry-based learning and real-world applications