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Polina Tsapenko

Mathematician
Newark,Delaware

Summary

Knowledgeable mathematics instructor with 5+ years developing and delivering meaningful and engaging math curriculum. Approachable and skilled in explaining different ways to solve problems. Creative use of materials increased student engagement and success in class. Received 93% high ratings on student satisfaction surveys. Rated Nationally on the U.S Chess Federation ID #385523.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Mathematics Secondary Instructor

Salesianum High School
Wilmington, DE
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Taught 6 sections of Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry to over 100 students from 9-12 grade
  • Attended professional development seminars, school-related charity drives and sports functions
  • Chess club and Piano club weekly moderator

Mathematics Instructor

Campus Community School
Dover, DE
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Taught high-school level Algebra 1 to an accelerated group of 8th graders
  • Internship under a guiding teacher for 3 classes including 7th and 8th grade
  • Creating a technologically inclined learning environment with a SMARTboard and other mathematical software

Senior Instructor

The Tutoring Center
Middletown, DE
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Taught pupils in all subjects (concentration in math) from all ages (K-12) in one-to-one instruction and small group settings
  • Educating and empowering students with crucial skills such as test-taking, note-taking, and studying tools to better prepare for their future

Instructor

A Friend of the Family Inc
Wilmington, DE
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Created lessons autonomously which includes creating worksheets, researching resources, keeping in mind students' strengths & weaknesses
  • Tutored online and in person at Warner Elementary school for grade levels K-5 for core subjects including math and english

Mathematics Tutor

Delaware Technical Community College
Wilmington, DE
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Taught students in an educational environment, providing one-on-one instruction
  • Proctored student's tests and managed test scores
  • Strengthened college level math skills to adults on campus including geometry, trigonometry, college Algebra, and Calculus.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education

Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE
01.2019 - 05.2022

Associate of Science - Mathematics Education

Delaware Technical Community College
Wilmington, DE
08.2017 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Cab Calloway School of The Arts
Wilmington, DE
09.2011 - 06.2015

Skills

Technology Inclined:

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Timeline

Mathematics Secondary Instructor

Salesianum High School
08.2022 - 11.2022

Mathematics Instructor

Campus Community School
08.2021 - 06.2022

Instructor

A Friend of the Family Inc
03.2021 - 08.2021

Senior Instructor

The Tutoring Center
02.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education

Wilmington University
01.2019 - 05.2022

Associate of Science - Mathematics Education

Delaware Technical Community College
08.2017 - 12.2019

Mathematics Tutor

Delaware Technical Community College
08.2017 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Cab Calloway School of The Arts
09.2011 - 06.2015
Polina TsapenkoMathematician