Led targeted instruction that resulted in significant increases in student PSAT scores
Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs
Collaborated with colleagues to vertically align all mathematics courses and create mathematical pathways for students
Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies
Leveraged and coded Desmos activities to facilitate dynamic explorations of mathematical concepts, as well as provide effective feedback about student progress
Math Teacher
COSSA Academy
08.2013 - 05.2024
Created and utilized standards based exams for all mathematics classes
Created and utilized standards referenced curriculum for all classes taught including Algebra Essentials, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, ISAT Preparation, and middle school mathematics
Taught classes aligned to standards to at-risk students while incorporating remediation and scaffolding skills
On average students scored in the single digit percentages on pre-tests and those same students scored averages 50% or higher on the post-test
Designed and implemented standards aligned CTE mathematics lessons in each CTE area available at CRTEC
Collected and analyzed pre and post test data for COSSA Academy and CRTEC CTE to show student growth, as well as end of course exams to show mastery of standards
Math Teacher
Riverglen Junior High School/Treasure Valley Math and Science Center
08.2012 - 05.2013
Taught courses including Math 7, Math 8, and Accelerated Algebra II
Member of a Professional Learning Community
Math Teacher
Castleford High School
08.2010 - 05.2011
Taught courses including Algebra I, Algebra II, and Math Lab
Participated in accreditation
Math Teacher
Wells High School
08.2006 - 05.2010
Taught courses including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and Trigonometry
Member of a Professional Learning Community
Member of the Leadership Committee
Assistant FFA advisor and class advisor
Worked with other staff members through the accreditation process
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics
Boise State University
Boise, ID
01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
01.2005
Skills
Desmos
Coding in Python
Unicode
Curriculum Development
Lesson planning
Curriculum reinforcement
Certification
Idaho Teaching Certificate with Advanced Professional Endorsement
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Certified Flight Instructor (Stage Check and CFI) at Silverhawk Aviation AcademyCertified Flight Instructor (Stage Check and CFI) at Silverhawk Aviation Academy