Nancy Lastrom
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated educator with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Enthusiastic about student success and content mastery with the ability to break down skills into manageable chunks. Math Teacher of the Year for Lee County 2011 while teaching Algebra 2 and Algebra 1 at Estero High School.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Lee County School District; Three Oaks Middle
Fort Myers, FL
12.2014 - Current
- Taught 7th and 8th Grade Comprehensive Science Teacher and 7th Grade Life Science Teacher.
- Sponsored The National Junior Honor Society.
- Have been Team Leader for 7th grade teachers.
- Taught a STEM Elective class and sponsored a STEM Club after school.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
District Secondary Math Coach
Lee County School District
Fort Myers, FL
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Wrote curriculum maps and district assessments for math courses from 6th grade to Algebra 2.
- Delivered professional development sessions on math standards and math practices.
- Coached teachers in their classroom to model lessons and provide instructional feedback.
- Analyzed student assessment data to identify areas where additional support was needed in mathematics learning.
- Advised colleagues on best practices for differentiating instruction based upon student's abilities in mathematics.
- Trained staff members on effective ways of assessing student progress in math skills and concepts.
- Created resources for teachers to use when introducing new topics in math classes.
- Provided feedback to teachers on their lesson plans, instructional strategies, and assessments.
- Organized and conducted workshops for teachers on effective mathematics instruction.
High School Math Teacher
Lee County School District
Fort Myers, FL, FL
02.2004 - 01.2013
- Created detailed lesson plans for students on various subject matters, including Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors, Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Honors, Algebra 1A, Algebra 1B, and FCAT Remediation.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Reviewed academic records to develop complete understanding of each student's abilities and initiated learning solutions to address areas of concern.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching math while creating an atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Organized extra help sessions for students who needed additional support in math topics.
Middle School Teacher
Saint Vrain Valley School District
Longmont, CO
08.2002 - 02.2004
- Taught 8th grade math and 8th grade science
- Presented educational material in an interesting manner that kept students engaged.
- Presented subject matter to students in easy-to-understand terms to maximize learning opportunities.
- Managed student records including attendance, grades, and test scores.
Middle School Math Teacher
Lee County School District; Three Oaks Middle
Fort Myers, FL
08.1995 - 06.2002
- Taught 7th grade math, 8th grade math, and Algebra 1 Honors
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged critical thinking skills in mathematics.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other pertinent information related to student performance.
- Taught various kinds of math at standard, remedial and advanced levels.
- Customized instructional plans to meet needs of different students.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Mathematics Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-1995
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Project-Based Learning
- Microscope Expertise
- Health and Wellbeing
- Technology Integration
- Organizational Ability
- Laboratory Management
- Team Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Licensed in Florida
- Group Leadership
- STEM Integration
- Student Engagement
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Hands-On Learning
Certification
- Licensed in Florida to teach Mathematics 6-12 and Middles Grades Science 5-9
Accomplishments
- Lee County Math Teacher of the Year 2012
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Lee County School District; Three Oaks Middle
12.2014 - Current
District Secondary Math Coach
Lee County School District
01.2013 - 12.2014
High School Math Teacher
Lee County School District
02.2004 - 01.2013
Middle School Teacher
Saint Vrain Valley School District
08.2002 - 02.2004
Middle School Math Teacher
Lee County School District; Three Oaks Middle
08.1995 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Mathematics Education
Florida State University
- Licensed in Florida to teach Mathematics 6-12 and Middles Grades Science 5-9
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