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:
Using latest software including but not limited to Notebook, Google Classroom, Notability
Capable of tutoring via video conferencing
Differentiated Instruction:
Tailoring to student's individual needs by utilizing data-driven evidence
Delegating instruction in a group setting by simultaneously referencing Bloom's Taxonomy
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